Tag Archives: Telangana

Personalities: Pothana

August 2, 2017UncategorizedLiterature, Personalities, Poetry, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

In light of our Spotlight on the Telugu Bhagavatamu, it is only appropriate for us to spend a little time on the background of its author.

We continue our ongoing Series on Telugu Personalities with today’s post on Pothana…

Krishna Pushkaram, Nadhi Snaanam, Aacharam

August 5, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, Dharma, Shakti, Society, Telangana, Teluguadmin

Bharatha desam athi pedha punyakeshtram. 12 punya nadhulu, 4 vedalu, 108 upanishadhlu tho patishtamayina oka jeevana sailitho koodu kuna desam.

Ye dharmam chadhivina vedham vina manaki telise modati saaramsam “pavitra tha lenidhi yedhayina viluva lenidhe “.

Pavitra mayina manasu …

ఆంధ్రులు ఎవరు Who are the Andhras?

July 22, 2016UncategorizedAndhra, History, Identity, India, Society, Telangana, Teluguadmin

ఆంధ్రులు ఎవరు? తెలుగు మరియు ఆంగ్లంలో

Continuing our Coverage of Pandit Kota Venkatachalam’s work is an excerpt of his Telugu book on The Andhras, called Andhrulu evaru? (“Who are the Andhras?”). In the previous installment on ACP, we reviewed the preface …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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