The contribution of Aandhra to Buddhism cannot be minimised. Indeed, Amaravati‘s status as cultural capital of Aandhra was, to large degree, due to both Avalokiteshvara as well as Amareshvara .
However, history has often been coloured not only by …
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Personalities: Vinjamuri Sisters
Following our Set of Articles on Folk culture, namely Janapada Sangeeta & Janapada Nrtya, comes a natural follow-up on notable personalities who had an impact in this arena. We tend to see Folk and Classical as dichotomies, when in …
Dance: Janapada Nrtya
Music: Janapada Sangeeta
Folk Arts: Tolu Bommalata
From Telugu Aatalu we move to Tholu Bommalaatalu. ACP’s Continuing Series on Folk Arts covers the traditional artistry of leather puppets.
Introduction
Culture is not simply graanthikam or even maandalikam, but also jaanapaadham. All too often, those self-appointed …
