Culture

Kashi Kavadi : A Cultural practice where a person dressed in saffron robes carries a Kavadi on their shoulder. The Kavadi consists of two baskets or containers covered with a yellow cloth, attached to the Kavadi, and adorned with turmeric,…
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Tappeta Gullu : A Traditional dance performed by the Yadava caste and other related communities in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, and other parts of Andhra Pradesh. It is a dance form associated with the herding…
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Gobbemmala Koluvu Veduka : During Sankranti, girls in all parts of Andhra Pradesh create various types of Ranga Vallu (rangolis) in front of every house and place Gobbemmas on them. These Gobbemmas are decorated with turmeric and saffron…
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Bodrai : The village entrance, known by various names like Uri Vakili, Urakili, Chavidi, or village gate, holds significance in many villages. Typically, in the middle of the village entrance, a stone is placed on the ground. The culture…
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Jamukula Katha : Jamuku Vadyam is a unique musical instrument that was traditionally used in the performance of Jamukula Katha, a storytelling art form in North Andhra, India. The instrument is made in the shape of a custard (dokku) and…
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