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History | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. Andhra history is filled with glorious empires, righteous kings, and cultural achievement. From the Andhra dynasty (frequently referred to as Satavahanas) to Ikshvakus to the Kakatiyas, the region is well known and regarded in the pages of Itihaasa and Purana. While Andhras also feature as figures in the Puranas, their historical accomplishments are also many. Madurai and Thanjavur Nayaks. Alluri, Sitarama Raju. The region also ...
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Sanskrit & Sanskruti Part I – Is it needed to be taught or not? | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. Sanskrit & Sanskruti Part I – Is it needed to be taught or not? April 30, 2015. Hindi, once the language branded as pure Northern language is now universally accepted as a language of India and our Prime Minister started delivering keynote addresses in foreign countries in the same language. Are we not learning? Then, why can not we teach and learn Sanskrit? I have no grouse on English or any other language or religion. I am...
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Dharma | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. To understand Dharma is to understand Indic civilization and the Andhra culture. It is Dharma that is the organizing principle of Bharatavarsha (India) and indeed, the most powerful idea in the literary heritage of India in general, and Andhra in particular. On the Kaula doctrine (misnomer: tantra). Cleanliness is Next to Godliness. Which is rooted in truth,. Dharma’s root word in Sanskrit is. The core of this order is not focus...
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Amaravati: The City, its Art & its Architecture | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. Amaravati: The City, its Art & its Architecture. July 7, 2014. The Great City of. Has a storied history not only in Andhra and India, but in the rest of Asia as well. Those of you following us on twitter would have read our tweets ( storified for your convenience. Giving snapshots of the glories of this once flowering capital of Dharma. This post will not only expand upon this, but explore new, especially visual, areas as well.
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Tollywood, Travancore, & The Times | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. Tollywood, Travancore, & The Times. January 16, 2014. The New York Times launched an India focused blog some time ago called “India Ink”, which recently featured two interesting entries. One was on Tollywood (mana Telugu phillim industry). And the other was a tribute. To the uncrowned Maharaja of Travancore (Thirvananthapuram in Kerala). Sri Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma of Travancore. Indeed, when the vaults of the eponymou...
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NRI | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. The Andhra diaspora features a large array of successful professionals that have brought both India and United Andhra great pride. The first Miss America of Indian origin, Nina Davuluri won the title in 2013. An accomplished dancer and student, she impressed the judges with her eloquence, intelligence, beauty, and enthusiasm. American politician and New Jersey State legislative assembly Member. And has been subsequently seen in ...
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[Reprint Post] The Devil’s Advocate & The Inimitable Rebel | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. Reprint Post] The Devil’s Advocate & The Inimitable Rebel. May 7, 2015. The following post is published courtesy of Chandra garu, who kindly gave permission to reprint a version of his article originally posted on May 3, 2015. TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN THAPAR AND SHOURIE? Caesar is ambitious . Yond Cassius has a hungry look. The timing is important. When Modi’s stock is rising internationally with his hands down approach to...
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Business | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. A tradition of business. Since at least as far back as the Satavahana period, Andhras have had a storied history in commerce. Traditional business communites such as the Komatis and Balijas have long had associations with the srenis (guilds) of India that took Andhra merchants to distant parts of the world. In the modern era, business success has cut across caste and communities lines to do all Andhras proud. Cherukuri, Ramoji R...
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Talent: సూరమ్మ కధ | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. Talent: స రమ మ కధ. April 22, 2015. Below is ACP’s First Full Post in Telugu Spotlighting Andhra Cultural Talent. అస య, ద వ ష , కక షల , క ర పణ య ల దగ గర క ర న యక డ న కష ట క ల ల సహ య చ యకప గ ఎగత ళ చ స న వ ళ ళ దర క ద ర గ బత క త న న న . ఇద ర డ స ఘటన. ఈ ర డ స ఘటనల స ర శమ ఈ కధ. ఈ కధల ఊర ల , మన ష ల , చ ర వ వగ ర అన న సజ వమ న ప త రల . ఐత వ ర , వ ర గ ణ, గణ ల , కధ మ త త కల ప తమ . ఎవర న ఉద ద శ చ ర స ద క ద . స రమ మ కధ. వ డ క కడ ఉన న డ! ఒక క ...
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Cinema: Gundamma Katha | Andhra Cultural Portal
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The cultural network, interface, and database for the serious Andhra person. May 5, 2015. If there were ever a Telugu movie on strong women, it would be 1962’s Gundamma Katha. It is very much a character driven story with contrasting types of female strength. The analogous English title would be “The Taming of the Shrew”. And yet, in a break from the famous Shakespearean classic, the title refers not to either of the youthful heroines, played by Savitri. Suryakantham gaaru is a legend in her own right.
