Tag Archives: Andhra

Personalities: Nataraja Ramakrishna

February 4, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Dance, Folk, High Culture, Personalities, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

The word ‘Natya’ in the Two Telugus states today cannot be uttered without mentioning the name Nataraja Ramakrishna.

The reviver of Andhranatyam and Perini Siva Thandava, he was a virtuoso in three others, including the third native Telugu dance, …

New Year’s Resolutions from an Andhra Bidda (2016)

January 3, 2016UncategorizedACP, Andhra, Culture, Society, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Dear Telugu Thalli (and Bharat Mata),

Another year has come and gone. 2015 was one which featured a number of highs and a number of lows.

First, and perhaps foremost, for once we saw the native voice, your voice, breakthrough …

Composers of Andhra – An Historical Perspective Part II

December 12, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, High Culture, Music, Talent, Teluguadmin

The following Post is part of a Series composed by Ashok Madhav garu, vaggeyakara.

Continuing our Series from last week, this week Part II features Carnatic Composers of Andhra since 1900.

Munuganti Venkata Rao Pantulu (1902-1964), from Kakinada, was …

Andhra Pradesh’s Fibre Optic Grid: Internet for Rural Households

December 8, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, Business, Development, Politicsadmin

The following Post was composed by Anil Prongs. You can follow him here on Twitter.

Internet- the network of networks brought a transformational change to our world. It made communication easier, transformed businesses, and changed how governments function. The …

Personalities: Muktyala Raja

December 5, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, Development, Dharma, History, Personalities, PoliticsN.R.I.pathi

Background

Raja Vasireddy Rama Gopal Krishna Maheswara Prasad better known as V.R.G.K.M. Prasad, was the last Raja of Muktyala. The village and fort that gave the name to his family’s estate is also the seat of the famous Chennakesava …

Composers of Andhra – An Historical Perspective Part I

December 2, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, High Culture, Music, Talent, Teluguadmin

The following Post is part of a Series composed by Ashok Madhav garu, vaggeyakara.

The Telugus have a long tradition of musical heritage for several centuries. One can see the valuable contributions made by Tallapaka composers-the foremost being Annamacharya (1408-1503) …

Personalities: Narayana Teertha

November 28, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, Carnatic, Dharma, High Culture, Music, Personalities, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

From last week’s look at Telugu playback music, we come back this week to Classical Carnatic Music, and the great Andhra Personality and Telugu Saint: Sri Narayana Teertha.

A gem of a composer and spiritual figure, he is oft-forgotten …

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