Some cities are historically etched in military glory and others in religion, still others come to represent the cultural zenith of a people. For Telugus in general and the Andhras in particular, that city is the city of kings: Rajamahendravaram…
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Srikakulam: The City, its Art, & its Architecture
Kondapalli Fort
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 …
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 …
Crafts: Bobbili Veena
After a long hiatus, we reconvene with an article on Andhra Arts & Crafts. The Handicrafts of Andhra often blend with the Fine Arts. Perhaps the best example of this comes from the Uttarandhra region, with a name that …
Lepakshi Paintings
In honour of the ongoing Lepakshi Utsavam, today’s article is on an iconic style of painting deeply associated with both Andhra & the Vijayanagara Empire.
Background
The history of Lepakshi is, in many ways, the history of Andhra. It …
Crafts: Kondapalli Toys
Continuing our Series on Arts & Crafts is the native ancient style of wooden toys known to all Telugus. Appreciated by Andhraite and non-Andhraite , young and old alike is that iconic handicraft we all grew up with: Kondapalli Bommalu…
