Andhara Pradesh is situated in southern coast and it has a second longest coastline,two major river i,e Godawri and Krishna across the state.Primary language of this state is Telgu.
Andhara pradesh is also called ‘Rice Bowl of India’ because more than77% of its crop is rice
The government did not make a clear statement about formation of new state despite several strike and demonstration by telgu people.On 15th dec unfortunitly potti sriramallu was died who was the actual sound of telgu people for formation of this state.
In his death procession,people wants d amount of his sacrifice after that many people joined and raised his sologon hailing sriramallu.Then this news broadcasted like wildfire and it uproar the places like visakhapatnam,vijayawada,Tenali,Nellore.people were also killed in this protest by police but at last Jawaharlal nehru The prime minister of country made an announcement for formation of seperate state for telgu people.
About Andhra Pradesh > History
Centuries ago, Andhra Pradesh was a major Buddhist centre and part of Emperor Ashoka’s sprawling kingdom. The Andhra Ikshvakus ruled the eastern Andhra country along the Krishna river .Pallav ruled the southern Andhara.between[624-1323] Chalukya and kakatiya dynasty ruled. In this peroid Telgu made a litrary midium language.Afterthat Vijayanagram kings,madrai nayak,Tanjore Nayak,Qutb Sahi and muggals ruled the andhra pradeh.
The history of Andhara pradesh stated that it is an sanskrit epic of mahabharata and Ramayana but evidence points that satavahans establish this kingdom.Ikshvakus suceeded the satyavahanas and ruled over 57 years.It is basically realeted to ancient hindu epics.Ikshvakus were ruled the eastern Andhara,capital was vijayapuri. The Pallavas annexed the area South of River Krishna and ruled till the end of 6th century.Throughout their reign they were in constant conflict with both Chalukyas of Badami in the north and the Tamil states of Chola and Pandyasin.
From 1070 Chalukya ruled the chola empire and Kakatiyas established themselves as rulers of a Telugu speaking people. The florius reign of the Kakatiyas came to end in the 14th century .The Kakatiya dynasty faced Muslim onslaughts from 1310 and came under the control of the Delhi Sultanate in 1323.
Vijayanagram empire was in southern india.Then Delhi sultans came in powerAllahuddin Hasan, claiming lineage to Bahman Shah of Persia, revolted against the Delhi Sultanate.
Then came to dynasty of Qutub sahi. Given the tittlle of Quli-ul-mulk by the brahmins.Qutub shah,decendent of a royal family and ruled over 1548.
Auragazeb was last mugal king,left his governers1687,Nizam rule Andhara.British took over the nizam and ruled.
About Andhra Pradesh >Heritage & Culture
Andhra Pradesh, also known as the Rice Bowl of India is like a melting pot of varied cultures. The rich and varied culture of Andhra Pradesh can be perceived from its melodious music, scintillating dances, delectable cuisine, ingenious arts &crafts, glorious religions.The relishing dishes of Andhra cuisine boast of the ‘Nawabi’ style of the royalty.
the State’s rich cultural legacy and left behind a heritage studded with spectacular monuments, temples, mosques and palaces all vibrant with arts, crafts, dance and literature.
Dance;
Andhra Pradesh is also the proud owner of some of the most beautiful famous dance forms like (Kuchipudi, burrakatha, veerannatyam, butlabommalu, Dappu,…
It offers a variety of performing arts unique to its culture. The Dance forms of Andhra Pradesh take on a wide variety of colors, costumes, and types; and involve different settings and musical instruments.
| Kuchipudi Dance | Burrakatha Dance |
| Veerannatyam Dance | Butla Bommalu Dance |
| Dappu Dance | Tappeta Gullu Dance |
| Lambadi Dance | Banalu Dance |
| Dhimsa Dance | Kolattam Dance |
The culture which have a Andhara pradess included are
- World’s tallest masonry dam, Nagarjunasagar a 380 sq.km reservoir, and a 124 meter tall across the river Krishna, Andhra Pradesh’s lifeline.
- World’s largest one man collection, Salar Jung Museum at Hydrabad
- Borra Caves near Visakhapatnam believed to be a million years old.
- South Asia’s first lion safari, Nehru Zoological Park in the vicinity of Mir Alam Tank is in andhara pradesh.
- Richest Temple of the world Triputi vasnative shrine of lord Venkateshwara.
Andhara pradesh has a several museums like salar jung museum and Haeological meseum which are located in Hydrabad.The cuisine of Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana each has its distinctive style of cooking. Chillies and spices are used in abundance for cooking. Andhra cuisine is mostly vegetarian but the Mughal influence in the Deccan made ‘Mughlai’ cooking also popullar.
Music
Andhara pradesh is also known for its music.The state is known for being the homeland of Thyagaraja, Shyama Sastri and Muthuswami Dixitar – the three prodigies of the Carnatic Music.Telugu language of Andhra makes the true essence and spirit of Carnatic music.
Religion
major religions in Andhra Pradesh.are Hinduism,Islam ,Christianity ,BuddhismHinduism is the major religion that is followed by maximum number of people. Muslims are by and large concentrated in Hyderabad.
Arts & Crafts
the people of Andhra Pradesh have utilized a host of arts and crafts that not only enrich the environment but earn the artisans a decent livelihood. The arts and crafts of the state comprise of a remarkable range of handicrafts, paintings and handlooms.
1.Handlooms
Andhra pradesh is famous for its handlloms and han woven fabrics.It produces the most exclusive sarees and dress-materials, having delicate and distinctive designs. Sarees are famous for iis unique pallu and delicate boarders.
2. Painting
Andhra Pradesh has a rich culture of arts and crafts, which appear all the more appealing in its paintings. names of paintigs are
Kalamkari: In Machilipatnam, wooden blocks carved into designs are used for printing. In both styles, dyes and colors are natural and the process of Kalamkari printing on fabric involves as many as a dozen stages.
Nirmal paintings: This is the art form,Nirmal goods made from simple local material are transformed into exquisite crafts and articles of utility.
Cheriyal paintings: It is an art of painting done on cloth .It one of the traditional crafts practiced at Cherial in Warangal district.Though painting on cloth so many rich scheme of colour are used for its decoration ind it get popullarity.
3. Wood Carving;Mention of elaborate directions as to the season and manner of felling a tree, seasoning of the wood and the making of the different articles required are given. n Chittoor wood carving is one of the oldest traditional crafts in which craftsmen vie with each other to produce delicate and intricate designs.
4.puppet,dolls and toys;Kondapalli in Krishna district, and the town of Nirmal in Adilabad district is where the toys and dolls, those won international acclaim, are made.
5.Metawork;This craft belongs to the the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. It basically involves silver inlay on metal, which is very xquisite.
FAIR AND FESTIVAL
Makara Sakranti: This harvest festival is celebrated for 3 days in january. First day is called Bhogi Padunga. On this day, people burn old items which symbolizes a new start. The second day which is called Pedda Padunga sees the biggest celebrations,third day is called knauma padunga.
It is celebrated when the sun passes from Sagittarius to Capricorn & the changeover is called Makara Sankranthi. A month before the festival the harvesting of crops begins.
¤ Pongal (January)
This festival basically belongs to farming community, but today it is celebrated throughout the South IndiaThis festival basically belongs to farming community, but today it is celebrated throughout the South India.
Ugadi
Ugadi is the New Year’s day in andhra culture. It is celebrated every year after the celebration of ‘holi‘ in April-May .
Moharrum is a Muslim festival celebrated in Hyderabad. Other Muslim festivals like Milad-un-Nabi and Id are also celebrated with assemblies held at Mecca Masjid and at Dar-us-Salaam
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh or Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesh or Vinayak.
Diwali
It is celebrated by decorating house with lights and burning crackers.This festival is dedicated to the goddess of wealth,
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State Festivals
The state conducts 4 festivals that helps in thriving of the states tourism.
Deccan Festival;The Deccan festival is a celebration of Hyderabad’s arts, crafts, culture and cuisine. The highlight of the festival are the Pearls and Bangles fair and a food fair.
Lumbini Festival; Lumbini Festival Lumbini Festival is the only major festival of Buddhists that is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh. Organized by Department of Tourism, Lumbini festival is a three day festival.
Visakha Utsav (January)
The festival comprises of a variety of cultural programmes, sports events, food fair and exhibitions, fashion shows, trekking etc.
| Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival (October)This festival displays the arts and cuisine of Rasyalaseemaarea of Tirupati in Chitoor district.Destination,cite/place to visitAndhra Pradesh is one of the main tourist destinations that invites tourist to come and explore the land of history and Nawabs. The destination of Andhara pradesh are Tirupati, War angal, Kakinada,Guntur, Nizamabad and Nellore.5 major destination in Andhara pradesh are;Destination.sights/place to visitHydrabad;capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich and varied heritage in art,craft and dance.
Places of Interest: Birla Temple (3 Kms), Charminar (4 Kms), Golkonda Fort (10 Kms), Public Gardens (0.5 Kms), AP State Museum (1 Kms), St. Joseph’s Cathedral (1.5 Kms), Assembly (2 Kms), Birla Planetarium (2 Kms), Lumbini Park. viyayawada;Vijayawada, the ‘City of Victory’ gets its name from the legend, which says it was here on the Indrakiladri Hill, that Arjuna won the blessings of lord shiva.Best time ti visit here is september to february.Places of Interest: Kanaka Durga Temple (4 Kms), Gandhi Hill / Orr Hill (1 Kms), |
| Places of Interest: Rama Krishna Beach (4 Kms), Kali Temple (4 Kms), Vishaka Museum.Following are the places which get more TOURIST ATTRACTION.Gulconda Fort;It is located in hydrabad. Built by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1525, it stands as the epitome of Nawabi culture and grandeur.It is belive that it is 400 hundred years old.
Charminar
This magnificent monument is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. Charminar is often called as “The Arc de triumph of the East”. Enormous in its size, this imposing monument exudes a charm,it is belive that 400 years old.
Hussain Sagar Lake;It is located in hydrabad.The place is popularly called the “Tank Bund”.Andhra Pradesh are laid on the either side of the Bund, who seem to be a silent witness to the changing colours of the city
Best Sight Scenes during Andhra Pradesh Tourism: 1.
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Given to the popularity of Andhra Pradesh, travellers from different states come here to discover its beauty.
Hyderabad is well connected to all the major cities of India and overseas. Visitors can board a flight, go by train or road. Several bus services from sleeper to super deluxe are available from Bangalore.
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