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History: Andhra Satavahana Dynasty

August 14, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, History, India, Society, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi
Introduction

After a long gap—far too long, some would say—we return once more to ye hallowed topic of history. At once inspiring and controversial, it has of late, become a playground for pompous & politicking poltroons and vainglorious drohis who …

Culinary Tour of Andhra 2

July 14, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Cuisine, Elite, High Culture, Telangana, TeluguVelugu Thalli

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After a long—almost pre-pandemic hiatus—Nripathi has persuaded me to return with this second installment in our Culinary Tour of Andhra.

As discussed in the Rebrand Andhra article, marketing is very important for any cuisine or culture. Sadly, Telugus are …

Personalities: Buddhapalita

April 30, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Buddha, Dharma, PersonalitiesN.R.I.pathi

Continuing our Series on Buddhist Personalities is a follower of the Buddha so eminent, he became a namesake of sorts: Buddhapalita (Buddhapaalitha).

“the Maadhyamika school of Naagaarjuna came to be divided into Praasangika and Svaatantrika schools expounded by Buddhapaalita and …

Personalities: Bhavaviveka

February 9, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Buddha, Dharma, PersonalitiesN.R.I.pathi

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 …

Personalities: Vinjamuri Sisters

November 7, 2022UncategorizedAndhra, Culture, Music, Personalities, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

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

September 20, 2022UncategorizedAndhra, Culture, Dance, FolkN.R.I.pathi

An appropriate companion article to Janapada Sangeeta is our next one on Janapada Nrtya.

Dance is often seen through the lens of modern unrestrained dance forms or the more formal and even devotional arts, such as Bharathanaatyam, Kuchipudi, and …

Music: Janapada Sangeeta

July 28, 2022UncategorizedAndhra, Culture, Folk, MusicN.R.I.pathi

To date, we have concentrated quite a bit on our High Culture and refined arts. But along with Maarga, there is also Desi. And along with Desi, there is a also Janapadiya. The Janapaadha Sangeetha of Andhra is often restricted …

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