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Kondaveedu Fort

December 30, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Elite, HistoryN.R.I.pathi

The “Kondaveeti Raaja” concept captures the imagination of the Aandhras to this day. Truly, this era was the Romantic Age of Andhra, not just for its poets or cultured kings, but also for its brave cavaliers and formidable fortresses.

Following …

Kondapalli Fort

November 30, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Forts, Castles, and Citadels have a critical role in Aandhra, Indic, and World History. They are part of the Sapthaanga or Seven Limbs of a Raaja’s administration. The great Fortress Cities of Dharani Kota (Amaravati) and Warangal played a great …

History: Pallava Dynasty

October 2, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Elite, History, SocietyN.R.I.pathi

Our Series on Andhra History continues with the next installment on the Pallava Dynasty.

Introduction

Regionalism has been stoked for the past century so as to occlude the true heritage of the Andhras, and indeed, the Aryas themselves. …

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

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 …