traditions

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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Folk Marriage : Some Traditional Rituals observed in Telugu CultureIrandla Pooja holds utmost importance in the wedding ceremony. It involves the reverential act of acquiring new pots from the potter's house and worshipping them. This…
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Koyavallu : Koya females, also known as Koya women, are known to participate in festivals and cultural events. However, during regular days, they engage in a practice where they offer various medicinal remedies to people in their…
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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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Bhima Radhasanti : A Celebration that takes place after completing 70 years of age. It is a significant milestone in a person's life. Similar to Ugraratha Shanti (Shashti Parma) celebrated after completing 60 years, Bhima Radhasanti holds…
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