Continuing our Series on Carnatic Classical Instruments is an ancient athodya that sets the beat at Hindustani jugalbandis. After preceding articles on the Veena, Venu, and Mrdangam, is today’s post on a vaadhya that has nearly been …
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Carnatic Classical Instruments: Mrdangam
Personalities: Vedantam Lakshminarayana Sastri
After a long hiatus, we return to the world of Dance. Kuchipudi has had numerous exponents of great fame, perhaps none more famous than Vempati Chinna Satyam. And yet, it was his guru who first opened this previously male-dominated …
Carnatic Classical Instruments: Venu
Sangeeta has a special place in the hearts of the Andhras. From composer saints such as Annamacharya to vaageyakaara sarvabhaumas such as Syama Sastri, the music of our land defines much of our culture. In light of that, we …
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 …
Personalities: Apastamba
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…
