Tag Archives: Art

Peddamudiam — Pride of Andhra Pradesh

May 30, 2017UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, Identity, Societyadmin

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Peddamudiam, a village if properly projected would have been a heritage village of our state, if properly maintained would have been bliss for researchers and heritage …

Kalakada & Andhra’s Great Past

February 8, 2017UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, Traditionsadmin

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Andhra Pradesh is now making its move towards becoming a technology giant, industrial giant, and what not —all these are positive signs to the growth …

Crafts: Cheriyala Paintings

May 26, 2016UncategorizedArt, Culture, Telangana, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

From the world of High Culture and refined Dance, we move on to the land of popular and provincial culture. Along with the Marga, we celebrate the Desi (pun intended)to connect with our roots.

Continuing our Series on Arts …

Crafts: Budithi

March 10, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Art, Culture, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Budithi brassware is one of the unique metalworks coming out of the Coastal Andhra region (Kosta) of Andhra Pradesh.

The sheen and quality of this craft is apparent at first glance. Used for a variety of purposes, it is a …

Crafts: Etikoppaka

February 16, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Art, Culture, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

Today’s topic is one of the unique crafts from Visakhapatnam District and is known for its beautiful lacquer work, woodwork, and toys all under the title of its village of origin: Etikoppaka.

With another one of those uniquely Telugu …

Dance: Perini Thandava

December 16, 2015UncategorizedArt, Dance, Dharma, High Culture, History, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

While many of our classical temples and artforms have been preserved throughout the ages, many more have been lost to the ravages of time and the pages of history. And yet, through the steadfast and stubborn dedication of our cultural …

Crafts: Pembarthi

November 3, 2015UncategorizedArt, Culture, Sci/Tech, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

Part of what makes a culture hum is its high principles and high art and part of it is the folk art and artisanship of the masses. Ancient and Medieval Andhra desa originated and perfected many such crafts from the …

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