Tag Archives: Telugu

History: Kandy Nayaks

October 31, 2025UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Elite, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Subsequent to our article on the Tanjore Nayaks, it is only natural to round out this Series with the Southernmost outpost of Nayakdom. This polity would be located not in the geographical boundaries of the Indian Mainland, but on …

History: Telugu Cholas

August 20, 2025UncategorizedElite, High Culture, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

After an extensive and unintended hiatus from historical dynasties, we return to the topic. Perhaps one of the most influential yet under-rated Royal Houses in Aandhra’s history is one that is better known as feudatory than as sovereignty or suzerainty.…

Excerpt: Prahlada Charitra of Potana’s Bhagavata Purana I

June 30, 2024UncategorizedDharma, Discussion, High Culture, Literature, Poetry, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

The following Post is based on the Translation of Professor T.S.B. Narasaraju garu.

Continuing Andhra Cultural Portal’s Spotlight on Telugu Literature is a wonderful work based on one of the most beloved texts in Telugu Poetry.

Longtime readers may recall …

Rajamahendravaram: The City, its Art, & its Architecture

April 20, 2024UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Some cities are historically etched in military glory and others in religion, still others come to represent the cultural zenith of a people. For Telugus in general and the Andhras in particular, that city is the city of kings: Rajamahendravaram…

Srikakulam: The City, its Art, & its Architecture

February 23, 2024UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

It has been quite the hiatus since we last touched on the topic of ancient Aandhra capitals. Following Amaravati and Warangal, we proceed with our Continuing Series on Telugu Cities, their Art, & their Architecture with Srikakulam.

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Kondapalli Fort

November 30, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Forts, Castles, and Citadels have a critical role in Aandhra, Indic, and World History. They are part of the Sapthaanga or Seven Limbs of a Raaja’s administration. The great Fortress Cities of Dharani Kota (Amaravati) and Warangal played a great …

Culinary Tour of Andhra 2

July 14, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Cuisine, Elite, High Culture, Telangana, TeluguVelugu Thalli

After a long—almost pre-pandemic hiatus—Nripathi has persuaded me to return with this second installment in our Culinary Tour of Andhra.

As discussed in the Rebrand Andhra article, marketing is very important for any cuisine or culture. Sadly, Telugus are …

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