Telugu Culture

Sodigattu : The phrases "Sodoyamma sodi, sodadaga randamma sodi" and "Sodi chebutham, sodi chebutham" are part of a traditional practice called "sodi" or "sodigattu" in Telugu culture. During mid-afternoon, individuals known as sodikattes…
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Parrot Prophecy : Chilakajosyam is a form of prophecy where the person seeking guidance interacts with a parrot kept in a cage. The individual interested in chilakajosyam approaches the parrot fortune-teller, who has saffron on their face,…
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Bubbaukkala : In the past, The Budabukkala people, also known as Katikappers, used to live near graveyards. They would only visit villages once a year, specifically a week or ten days before the Sankranti festival. Carrying a…
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Runja Vaidyam : The Runjas are a group of storytellers belonging to the Vishwakarma Brahmin community. They specialize in praising Vishwakarma Brahmins, reciting their gotras (clan names), and narrating stories from the Vishwakarma Purana.…
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Kotappakonda : The Prabhala culture is a rich cultural tradition observed in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the Narasaraopet and Palnadu areas. It is prominently seen in places like Kotappakonda, Quarry…
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Prabha : Refers to a platform-like structure used for the procession of gods in the Prabhala culture found in the Palnadu region of the Guntur district, especially in areas like Kotappakonda, Quarry Balakoteswaraswamy, and Satrashala…
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Rottela Panduga : Also Known As Bread Festival originated in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, and has a fascinating history. According to the story, the Nawab of Arkatu visited the Bara Shaheed Dargah in Nellore after his wish was fulfilled. As an…
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Bathukamma : A nine-day festival celebrated in the Ashvayuja month, usually falling in October, in the state of Telangana, India. It is a festival that is closely associated with water and is celebrated predominantly by women. The festival…
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Sammakka Saralamma : The Medaram Fair is indeed famous as the biggest tribal festival in Asia. It is held biennially in the village of Medaram in the Tadwai Mandal of Warangal district, Telangana. The fair attracts a large number of people…
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Nagoba : Jathara, held in Keslapur village near Mutnoor of Indravelli Mandal in Adilabad, is a unique fair that revolves around the worship of the serpent deity Nagoba. It has been designated as a state festival and attracts a large number…
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