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Sri Gowtami Grandhalayam, Rajahmundry

Sri Gowtami Grandhalayam is a massive library built by combining the Vasuraya Grandhalayam and Ratnakavi Grandhalayam, both huge libraries in their own respect. The Vasuraya Grandhalayam was established by Vasudeva Subbarayadu, and the Ratnakavi Grandhalayam was established by Kokkonda Venkatratnam.

Sri Gowtami Grandhalayam was named as such in 1898 and was registered in the year 1920. The Library is famous for its expansive collection of books and manuscripts. The Library also has original copies of several rare books and manuscripts.

An astounding 60,000 books grace the shelves of this great library. Books of many languages are present here. The working hours of the library are from 8:00 am till 8:00 pm every day, except for Thursdays and public holidays.

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