As with the venerable Syama Saastri, one of the 3 great Carnatic composers, a number of Telugu-speaking figures often made their way to, or were born in Tamil Nadu. While this does not take away from their birth in …
Excerpt: Ashtama Skandha of Potana’s Bhagavata Purana
The following Post is based on the Translation of Professor T.S.B. Narasaraju garu
Long-time readers may recall the privilege we had to promote the work of a respected Professor by the name of T.S.B.Narasaraju. We published four excerpts (one…
Literature: Sumathi Satakam
Personalities: Avadhuta Narayana Swami
Background
Sri Avadhuta Narayana Swami is a venerated Yogi of Mittapalem in Prakasam district. He is said by many to have hailed from the fifth class (panchama), and thus would be a Hindu Telugu Dalit Saint.
Dharma is often incorrectly …
Personalities: Komaram Bheem
Personalities: Chakali Ailamma
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 …
