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 …
Tag Archives: Telangana
Personalities: Mallinatha
New Year’s Resolutions from an Andhra Bidda (2015)
Dear Telugu Thalli (and Bharat Mata)
I would say “Happy New Year” to you, but as with last year, there’s not much to be happy about.
Your beloved state of Andhra Pradesh was finally bifurcated. Drunk with power, one …
Warangal: The City, its Art & its Architecture
After Amaravati, the second capital of the Telugus was Warangal (also referred to by its Sanskrit name, Ekasila). Literally meaning “One Stone” (Oru gallu), the great capital of the Kakatiyas long stood truly as a “single …
Pochampally Sarees
Personalities: Prataparudra
The Kakatiya dynasty reached its dramatic climax under Prataparudra. The grandson of Rani Rudrama Devi, Pratapa Rudra Deva II (1289-1323 CE) is best known for bringing to justice the rebellious Nayaks who killed her and for his stubborn …
