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Sri Venkateswara National Park is a national park and biosphere reserve in Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh, India. The total area of the park is 353 km². The park is known for its many waterfalls, including the Talakona, Gundalakona and Gunjana. As the government of India declared the Seshachalam Hills as one of the biosphere reserves of India in 2010, this national park becomes the part of it.

About 178 species of birds from this national park have been identified. The globally threatened yellow-throated bulbul is seen here. grey-fronted green pigeon, a bird of the Himalayas and the Western Ghats is quite common in these forests. The critically endangered Oriental white-backed vulture is found in the national park. Some of the other birds found here are:

large hawk-cuckoo, blue-faced malkoha, yellow-browed bulbul, Indian scimitar-babbler and Loten’s sunbird.

In 1984 the Asian elephant, not seen in Andhra Pradesh for nearly 300 years, re-appeared in the southern part of Chittoor district. In 1993, a breakaway herd of five individuals moved to the Chamala Valley of Tirumala forests in this national park.

Among predators the leopard is quite common, along with the wild dog. Other predators include golden jackal, Indian fox, small Indian civet and jungle cat. Sloth bear is frequently encountered. Sambar, spotted deer, mouse deer, barking deer, four-horned antelope and wild boar are the main ungulates. The nocturnal slender loris could be common but is seldom seen. The Indian giant squirrel and tree shrew are other interesting species.

Among reptiles, the most interesting species is the gliding lizard, found in some deep forested valleys. Another important reptile of this national park is the Indian golden gecko. Originally reported from rocky ravines in the Eastern Ghats, the Indian golden gecko was rediscovered from the same area in 1985

Sri Venkateswara National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Sri Venkateswara National Park on Tirumala Hills
Location in IndiaShow map of Andhra PradeshShow map of IndiaShow all
Location	Tirupati and Annamaya districts, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nearest city	Tirupati
Coordinates	13°45′4″N 79°20′16″E[1]
Area	353 km2 (136 sq mi)
Established	September 1989

The second largest brackish water lake in India is along the Coromandel Coast, just 990 kilometers from Chennai. Visit here for the bird sanctuary and the exotic barrier island of Sriharikota, which divides the lake from the Bay of Bengal. The island also houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and several commercial fisheries.

Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish waterlagoon in India, (after Chilika Lake), measuring 759 square kilometres (293 sq mi). Major part of the lagoon comes under the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. The lagoon is one of three important wetlands that attracts northeast monsoon rain clouds during the October to December season. The lagoon comprises the following regions: Pulicat Lake (Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu), Marshy/Wetland Land Region (AP), Venadu Reserve Forest (AP), and Pernadu Reserve Forest (AP). The lagoon was cut across in the middle by the Sriharikota Link Road, which divided the water body into lagoon and marshy land. The lagoon encompasses the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary. The barrier island of Sriharikota separates the lagoon from the Bay of Bengal and is home to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.^[1]

In the 1st century, the anonymous mariner who wrote Periplus of the Erythraean Sea listed Podouke (Pulicat)^[3] as one of the three ports on the east coast of India. In the 2nd century, Ptolemy‘s list of ports on this coast included Podouke Emporion.^[4]

In the 13th century, Arabs migrated to the shores of the lagoon after they were banished from Mecca for refusing to pay tributes to a new caliph. Streets with dilapidated masonry houses once occupied by these Arabian Muslims are still found in the area and resident families claim records in Arabic testifying the migration.^[5][6]

Portuguese colonized the lagoon in 16th century followed by the Dutch. The Dutch drifted to the lagoon as their ships got stuck on the shores of Karimanal village on the opposite side of the mouth of the lagoon. During the Dutch occupation, Pulicat was known by the name Pallaicatta.^[7] Fort Geldria dating to 1609, a church, a cemetery with tombs and mausoleums constructed by the Dutch are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The Dutch transacted business with the British East India Company and other countries in the region.^[5][6][8]

Pulicat Lake
Palm trees lining the barrier islands
Pulicat Lake
Location	Coromandel Coast, Andhra Pradesh–Tamil Nadu border
Coordinates	13°33′57″N 80°10′29″E
Type	brackish to salty
Primary inflows	Arani River, Kalangi River and Swarnamukhi River
Primary outflows	Bay of Bengal
Basin countries	India
Max. length	60 km (37.3 mi)
Max. width	17.5 km (10.9 mi)
Surface area	250–450 km2 (97–174 sq mi) (from low tide to high tide)
Average depth	1 m (3.3 ft)
Max. depth	10 m (32.8 ft) at the mouth
Islands	Irrukam, Venadu and several smaller ones
Settlements	Sriharikota Pulicat Dugarājupatnam Sullurpeta

V Epiq in Sullurpeta is Asia’s largest and world’s third largest cinema screen. it is 106 feet wide and has 670 seating capacity. This complex will have two more screens with 170 seats each. One of them will have Dolby Atmos advanced 3D surround sound with woofers fixed to every seat for a more mind-blowing experience. Apart from this, there will be an all-terrain vehicle track for the entertainment of the visitors. cost is Rs 80 crores and in seven and a half acres

EPIQ will take our mission forward, bringing an extraordinary ambience and superior technological quality to more audiences than ever before,” says V Celluloid owner and acclaimed producer, Vamsi Krishna.

The multiplex is equipped with a 106-feet-wide long screen and has a total seating capacity of 676. It also has two small screens, each of which has 140 seats

The Prasad Multiplex large screen is India’s biggest cinema screen with a mega projection screen of 64 feet in height and 101.6 feet in width. This will arguably be the largest screen in India and the tallest in the world

EPIQ, the 656-seater cinema theatre, is touted to be one of its kind in India. Sullurpet, a small town in Andhra Pradesh, around 80 km from Chennai, is now home to South Asia’s largest movie theatre screen ‘EPIQ‘.

Title: How to Make Your Website Run Faster: Top Tips for Speed Optimization

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the speed of your website can make or break your online success. A slow website can frustrate visitors, lead to higher bounce rates, and negatively impact your search engine rankings. On the other hand, a fast-loading website can enhance user experience, improve SEO, and boost conversions. In this blog post, we will explore some essential tips and techniques to help you make your website run faster and more efficiently.

1. Optimize Images

Large, unoptimized images are a common culprit behind slow-loading websites. To address this issue, you can:

• Compress images
• Choose the right format
• Implement lazy loading

2. Minimize HTTP Requests

Minimizing HTTP requests can significantly improve your website’s speed. To do this, you can:

• Combine files
• Use asynchronous loading

3. Enable Browser Caching

Browser caching allows a user’s browser to store certain web page assets locally, reducing load times for returning visitors.

4. Utilize Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Content Delivery Networks distribute your website’s static assets, such as images and scripts, across multiple servers around the world.

5. Optimize Code

Clean and efficient code is essential for a fast website. Consider the following tips:

• Minify HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Use CSS Sprites
• Eliminate render-blocking resources

6. Choose a Fast Hosting Provider

Your web hosting provider plays a crucial role in your website’s speed. Opt for a reputable hosting provider that offers fast and reliable servers.

7. Monitor and Test Your Website

Regularly monitoring your website’s speed and performance is vital. Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or Pingdom to run speed tests and identify areas for improvement.

Conclusion

A fast-loading website is essential for providing an excellent user experience and achieving your online goals. By following these tips and best practices for speed optimization, you can make your website run faster, retain visitors, improve SEO rankings, and increase conversion rates. Remember that website speed is an ongoing process, so make it a habit to regularly assess and enhance your site’s performance. Your visitors will thank you, and your website will thrive in the competitive digital landscape.