festivals

Gangireddulatalu : An ancient folk art form that is prominent in the Telugu regions. It is associated with the festival of Dhanurmasam. The origin of Gangireddulatalu is traced back to a mythological story. According to the legend, the…
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Edla Pandemulu : A Sport that showcases the strength and is often observed as a form of entertainment. In this sport, a pair of bulls is tied to a cart and they are required to pull the cart without turning around. The objective is for the…
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Pottelu Pandemulu : Also Known As the Male goats' competition, A traditional sport that showcases the strength and dominance of male goats. Unlike roosters or other animals, male goats are considered more robust and resilient. In this…
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Cockfight : Also known as Kodi Pandemulu, has deep roots in our rural culture and has a history spanning thousands of years. This tradition has historical significance, even in warfare. The fights between Brahma Naidu's 'Chittimallu' and…
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Snake Charming : A Traditional practice where individuals, often known as snake charmers, carry a basket filled with snakes and use a snake charming flute made from a bottle gourd to attract and control the snakes. They wrap a big rope…
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Seva : Traditional dance performed in a circular formation where participants sing together and move around while the leader sings praises of the deity. In the case of Simhadri Appanna, the focus is on glorifying Narasimhaswamy, the lion…
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Joguwara : A Community of dancers among the Harijans in the Telangana region. They perform dances accompanied by drums, and their dances have cultural and ritual significance. When a member of the community passes away, their corpse is…
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Harikatha : A Traditional Telugu art form that involves the retelling of Hindu devotional stories, primarily Harililas (the divine plays of Lord Vishnu), accompanied by music and literature. The origin of Harikatha has different theories…
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Haridasulu : The Haridasas, also known as Maladasas and Maladasaras, are a group of singers who perform Harinama Sankirtana and Vaishnava hymns in the month of Dhanurmasam (December-January) in Andhra Pradesh. They visit households,…
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Samkuramayya : The belief you mentioned about Sankurumayya visiting the earth during the month of Sankranti and the results being calculated based on the vehicle he arrives on is not a widely known or documented tradition. It's possible…
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