Andhra literature is an ancient tradition that encompasses not only Telugu, but also Sanskrit and Prakrit. Continuing our Series on Andhra Personalities is a master of Poetics who explained the precepts of poesy despite being an exemplar of philosophy.…
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 …
Those of you following our mother site, Indic Civilizational Portal, would have seen our article on Kreeda, covering Indian Sports & Martial Arts. Part of culture is appreciating Fine & Performance Arts, Literature, and so on, and part …
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 …
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 …
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