Eluru, Administrative city in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Eluru is an administrative city in Andhra Pradesh state, positioned at the junction where canal systems from the Godavari and Krishna rivers meet. The city serves as a hub for agricultural produce distribution and hosts manufacturing facilities across several sectors, including textile production.
The settlement was originally known as Helapuri and gained regional importance from the second century onward. In later centuries, the area came under the rule of the Qutub Shahi dynasty and subsequently the Mughal administration.
The carpet weaving workshops of the city preserve traditional pile techniques passed down through generations of artisans. Local looms still produce handwoven rugs with patterns and colors that reflect regional craft traditions rooted in centuries of skill.
The city can be reached via its railway station and road connections that link it to larger towns across Andhra Pradesh. Visitors interested in the carpet workshops should inquire locally about opening hours and the possibility of observing artisans at work.
In 2020, the city experienced a medical incident in which hundreds of residents simultaneously developed neurological symptoms. The event attracted national health authorities who conducted investigations to determine the cause.
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