The Hindu god of courage Visakha inspired the name Visakhapatnam. It is bordered on the east by the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal.

Because of its scenic views and beautiful beaches, it is also known as the City of Destiny. Eastern Naval Command's headquarters are located here.  
 
Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is known as the "City of Destiny." However, none of us is aware of the origins of the phrase. We finally identified a few probable answers or hypotheses about its genesis tale after a lot of searching on the internet. 
 
The English began to refer to it as the "City of Destiny." 

In 1804 the British occupied Vizag for the first time. Despite the fact that the British arrived in the city as early as the 17th century. It wasn't until 1804 that they were able to fully grasp it. In the beginning, the city was known as Waltair, but it was eventually renamed Vizagapatnam or Vizag.

The British built a port and a railway station in Vizag, making it one of their most important bases on the east coast. 

Vizag has a pleasant climate and numerous natural attractions such as beaches, Greenary, and lush greenery. In Waltair, British officers used to build Bungalows with views of the sea. All British officers from the surrounding areas used to come to Waltair to relax and enjoy the temperature. They ultimately began to refer to it as the City of Destiny. When Andhra Pradesh's print media began to gain traction in the 1990s, this phrase became popular. 
 
In the 1990s, the phrase was used in the print media. 

In the 1990s, Visakhapatnam's development and expansion took off like a rocket. Every industry, from real estate to manufacturing, experienced unprecedented growth. With Vizag's quick growth and wonderful scenic riches, the print media began to refer to the city as "The City of Destiny." Another possibility for the phrase's genesis is this. 
 
Visakhapatnam was named "The Land of Destiny" by Indira Gandhi.

Indira Gandhi came to Visakhapatnam in 1962 to open the city's first children's park at RK Beach. Indira was the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Communications at the time, working for her father, who was the Prime Minister of the country.

In 1970, when she became Prime Minister of India, she opened the Vizag Steel Plant. Vizag was named "The City of Destiny" by her during her visit. This phrase was picked up by the print media and became well-known. 

By Yashaswinii