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Country
  
India

District
  
West Godavari

State
  
Andhra Pradesh

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Guntupalli is a Buddhist shrine in West Godavari district, South India at a distance of 85 km. from Vijayawada and 44 km from Eluru. With a rock cut cave set in a picturesque hill, in serene surroundings. There is also a circular Chaityagraha with several images of Buddha, motive stupas and viharas. Coimbatore Gundupillar families are believed to have originated from this place.

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Map of Guntupalli, Andhra Pradesh 521241

History

This article traces the migration of Gundupillar families from Andhra (possibly Guntupalli onwards) to Coimbatore. The traceable history is derived from local documents and historical notes. The areas where they lived en route to Coimbatore may provide additional information to set the facts right.

References

Gundupillar Wikipedia