Monthly Archives: May 2016

Inkudu Guntalu— A Revolution towards Water Conservation

May 28, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Business, Development, Dharma, Sci/Techadmin

The recent drought has cast its evil spell on various parts of the country. The soaring temperatures and a deficit rainfall for over a year had serious implications on the water levels and agriculture. In states like Maharashtra the water …

Crafts: Cheriyala Paintings

May 26, 2016UncategorizedArt, Culture, Telangana, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

From the world of High Culture and refined Dance, we move on to the land of popular and provincial culture. Along with the Marga, we celebrate the Desi (pun intended)to connect with our roots.

Continuing our Series on Arts …

Personalities: Sobha Naidu

May 16, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Dance, High Culture, India, Personalities, Shakti, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Completing our tour of Dance over the past few weeks is a modern artiste who has been described as “Elegance personified”. A Natyacharyaa in her own right, she is a doyenne of dance and a treasure of the Andhras.…

Literature: Nrtta Ratnavali

May 10, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Dance, High Culture, Literature, SanskritN.R.I.pathi

Last month, we discussed the eminent dance maestro and warrior-general Jaya Senapati. As a companion article, this month, we present an overview of his celebrated treatise Nrtta Ratnavali.

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Readers can review our in-depth article on notable Andhra …

Saint Thyagaraja — The Immortal Bard

May 4, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Carnatic, Dharma, Music, Ramayana, Teluguadmin

The following post was composed by Ashok Madhav garu, vaggeyakara.

Thyagaraja – the most admired of the musical trinity – as his name suggests sacrificed everything – all worldly pleasures and comforts of life.

He was an ardent bhakta of …

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