Tag Archives: Telangana

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 …

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 …

Personalities: Ganapati Deva

October 11, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, History, Personalities, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

With “Rudhramadevi” Released, an interest in the great Kakatiya Samrajyam of the Telugus has been rekindled in large sections of the people. As the rulers of a united kingdom of Telangana, Rayalaseema, and Kosta (Coastal Andhra), they along with …

“Rudhramadevi” Released!

October 9, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, Announcements, Cinema, History, Telangana, Telugu, TollywoodN.R.I.pathi

At long last the long awaited historical drama Rudhramadevi has been released. As this topic deals with our favourite subject, history, we will hold off on doing a Baahubali style review until long after the results are in. We advise …

Folk Arts: Burrakatha

June 24, 2015UncategorizedAndhra, Culture, Folk, Music, Society, Telangana, Telugu, TraditionsN.R.I.pathi

While high culture is the bedrock of a society and its values, it is also necessary for the upper and middle classes to maintain their links with the masses. A truly troubled society is one with an elite that finds …

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