Pudimadaka
| Pudimadaka | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| • Density | 7,500/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 531011 |
| Telephone code | 08924 |
| Vehicle registration | AP31 |
| Nearest city | vizag |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Anakapalli |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | yelamanchili |
| Climate | hot (Köppen) |
Pudimadaka or Pudi Madaka (Telugu: పూడిమడక) is a village in Achutapuram mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Institutions
- Zilla Parishad High School
- State Bank of India
- Magic Bus India organisation
- DFYWA
Pudimadaka Lighthouse
There is a Lighthouse at Pudimadaka village.[1] It was first time commissioned in 1971 and renovated in 1991. The lighthouse was on a masonry tower of 26 meters height. It has a visible range of 27 Nautical miles.
Four Days of Pudi
Every year, from December 22 - December 25, villagers of Pudimadaka celebrate the Four Days of Pudi. Each day, villagers are expected to give curry-related gifts to their loved ones. Such gifts may range from small bags of coriander to the more grand "curianas" which are generally vast and ornate arrangements of up to 100 curry-based dishes, all on large lines of banana leaves. It is not uncommon for celebrants to throw up during the festivities, due to large intakes of the often spicy curry.
References
Coordinates: 17°30′N 83°01′E / 17.500°N 83.017°E