Hamsala Deevi, is an important religious centre in the district, situated at about 85-km from Vijayawada. It is considered a sacred place of pilgrimage being the confluence of the river Krishna. The Shrine of Venugopalaswami, constructed during the rule of the Chola Kings, is an important place of worship. A festival is celebrated in honour of this deity for eight days from Magha Suddha Navami to Bahula Padyami (January- February) which attracts thousands of pilgrims even from other states.