Telugu Desam

History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh

First created : January 05, 2000
Last updated: February 17, 2024
 

Since creation of this webpage, the state of Andhra Pradesh was divided into two states -- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana -- for petty political reasons, so we have left this section as it was.

From the lush green rice fields on the banks of Krishna river to the diamonds of Cudapah valley, Andhra Pradesh represents a fertile land of resources and ideas. In the fourteenth century, during the Vijayanagar kings, Andhra Pradesh represented the epitome of Indian prosperity, and in 1983 the people of Andhra Pradesh strongly came together to defeat one of the greatest threats to Indian democratic system (by restoring the government of N.T. Rama Rao by popular demand). We bring you this Potpourri of topics on Andhra history and culture, to honor a great people. 

The logo (shown on the left) for the series is from a beautiful mural in Lepakshi in Anantapur district and depicts a man wearing  headgear similar to that worn by Krishnadevaraya, a great former king of Andhra.


-- Vikas Kamat


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See Also:

  • Jai Karnataka -- Potpourri of topics on Karnataka's history, people, folklore and arts. Includes sub-sections on Mysore, Karavali, and North Karnataka.
  • Tamizhakam -- Pictures and stories from the state of Tamil Nadu; includes a citation database of latest research.
  • The Deccan Plateau -- Known as the Dravida land, the four states of South India offer a marked cultural and literary experience from that of the North.