traditions

Chekkabhajana : Also known as Wooden Hymns, A significant folk dance form that encompasses various art forms. It holds great importance in the villages of Andhra Pradesh. The performers go from house to house, carrying wooden sticks…
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Burrakatha : An art form that combines music, dance, and drama and is known for its use in preaching and propaganda. It is a variant of Jangam Katha and Sharada Katha, both of which are daughters of Yakshagana. Burrakatha is a combination…
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Pagati Veshalu : Also known as Daywear, A form of folk art that is performed during the daytime. It is characterized by performers wearing various disguises and costumes and is known solely by the time of its performance. Street plays…
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Kolatam : Is indeed a traditional team game that is played with sticks. Here's a summary of how to play Kolatam: Formation: Two or more people form a circle and hold sticks in both hands. Walking and singing: The participants walk…
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Bongaralata : A traditional game played with sticks, and it is still sold in places like Tirunals. The bongara is a round object made of sticks. It has a large dome-shaped head, a middle part that comes down in three or four steps, a small…
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Parikrama : Also Known as Pradakshina is a Hindu ritual of circumambulating around a deity or a sacred object. It is a way of showing reverence and devotion to the divine. Hindus believe that by performing Pradakshina, they can receive…
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Acchanagandlu : A traditional game played by girls in villages. It can be played with any number of five gacchakayalu (marble stones). The objective of the game is to throw and catch the seeds within a specific time frame. To play…
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Hide and Seek : Also Known as Dagudumuthalu-Dandakor , A game played by small children with older children. The older children play a significant role in this game and invite their neighbors and friends to participate. There is no specific…
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Vaikuntha Pali : Also known as Paramapada Sopanamata , A special game popular among Telugu people. It is often referred to as "the map of snakes" or "Snake & Ladders" colloquially. The game consists of a map with 132 numbered stones,…
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Jangara Devaras : Also known as Jangas, are Shaivite beggars who hold sub-castes such as Minda Jangas, Budige Jangas, and Ganta Jangas. These Jangas are characterized by their unique appearance, including a crown with a Phani chakram,…
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