Tag Archives: Telangana

History: Vishnukundin Dynasty

December 16, 2024UncategorizedAndhra, History, Society, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

After a long sabbatical from the Aandhra dynastic record, we return to our favourite topic. Following our preceding article on the Pallava Dynasty, it was only natural that we turn to another Offshoot of the Satavahanas, called the Vishnukundin Dynasty…

History: Andhra Satavahana Dynasty

August 14, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, History, India, Society, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

Introduction

After a long gap—far too long, some would say—we return once more to ye hallowed topic of history. At once inspiring and controversial, it has of late, become a playground for pompous & politicking poltroons and vainglorious drohis who …

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 …

Personalities: Komaram Bheem

May 25, 2020UncategorizedHistory, Personalities, Politics, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Often forgotten, yet no less important, is the contribution of Trilinga desa’s and Bhaarathavarsha’s vanvaasis. Time and again, they have not only featured in our epics (such as Nala of Naisadheeya fame), but have given their lives in the cause …

Personalities: Chakali Ailamma

March 6, 2020UncategorizedHistory, Personalities, Politics, Shakti, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

In the quest to preserve and propagate essential Andhra culture, or Telugu Thanam if you will, there is often a tendency to overlook the contributions of the masses. But it is also important to document the well-deserved praise and accomplishments …

Personalities: Palkuriki Somanatha

November 18, 2019UncategorizedDharma, Literature, Personalities, Poetry, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

The next figure in our Continuing Series on Andhra Personalities, is one who is an almost iconoclastic original. In the annals of Telugu literature is one litterateur who stands astride the corpus as an ignored colossus.

“If Nannaya …

Culinary Tour of Andhra

September 9, 2018UncategorizedAndhra, AndhraPradesh, Cuisine, Elite, High Culture, TelanganaVelugu Thalli

Hullo Everybody, after long break I am back! You must be wondering what I am upto 😉 . Well, here it is: Velugu Thalli’s Culinary Tour of Andhra Part 1!! 😎 .

For our Andhra Aaahaara Yaathra, I originally …

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