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Heritage
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The various dynasties that ruled the State of
Andhra Pradesh, from the Ikshvakus, Pallavas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas,
Vijayanagaram kings, Qutb Shahis, Mughals, to the Asaf Jahis, all have
contributed significantly to the State's rich cultural tapestry and have
left behind a heritage studded with spectacular monuments, temples,
mosques, palaces all vibrant with arts, crafts, dance and literature.
The state has a rich cultural heritage. The great composers of carnatic
music Annamacharya, Tyagaraja and many others chose Telugu as their
language of composition, thus enriching the language. Kuchipudi is the
state's classical dance form.Andhrites have been movie buffs decades. The
state produces about 200 top notch movies per year.
Andhra Pradesh has several museums, including the Salar Jung Museum,
which features a varied collection of sculptures, paintings, and religious
artifacts, and the Archaeological Museum, which features Buddhist and
Hindu sculptures and other antiques; both museums are located in Hyderabad
The State is rich in natural resources, cultural heritage, history and
most of all, an opportunity to explore them, created by combining the old
princely state of Hyderabad with the Telugu speaking portions of the
former state of Chennai, Andhra Pradesh to this day retains much of its
regal glory and mystic charm.
Telugu, the official language of Andhra Pradesh, is described by C.P.
Brown as the " Italian of the East ". It has been influenced by
Sanskrit. The prominent poets of Telugu include Nannaya, Tikkana, Sri
Krishna Devarayulu and a host of others.
The dance styles in the State are based on the standard treatises, viz.
Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which is sub-divided
into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala.
Kuchipudi, a blend of music and abhinaya, is Andhra Pradeshs unique
contribution to dance it have flowered from a village called Kuchelapuri
or Kuchelapuram in Krishna district. From its birth around 300 B. C., it
has remained a continuous and living tradition of this region, performed
by men of the Brahmin community.
The various
dynasties that ruled the State of Andhra Pradesh, from the Ikshvakus,
Pallavas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagaram kings, Qutb Shahis, Mughals,
to the Asaf Jahis, all have contributed significantly to the State's rich
cultural tapestry and have left behind a heritage studded with spectacular
monuments, temples, mosques, palaces all vibrant with arts, crafts, dance
and literature.
The state has a rich cultural heritage. The great composers of carnatic
music Annamacharya, Tyagaraja and many others chose Telugu as their
language of composition, thus enriching the language. Kuchipudi is the
state's classical dance form.Andhrites have been movie buffs decades. The
state produces about 200 top notch movies per year.
Andhra Pradesh has several museums, including the Salar Jung Museum,
which features a varied collection of sculptures, paintings, and religious
artifacts, and the Archaeological Museum, which features Buddhist and
Hindu sculptures and other antiques; both museums are located in Hyderabad
The State is rich in natural resources, cultural heritage, history and
most of all, an opportunity to explore them, created by combining the old
princely state of Hyderabad with the Telugu speaking portions of the
former state of Chennai, Andhra Pradesh to this day retains much of its
regal glory and mystic charm.
Telugu, the official language of Andhra Pradesh, is described by C.P.
Brown as the " Italian of the East ". It has been influenced by
Sanskrit. The prominent poets of Telugu include Nannaya, Tikkana, Sri
Krishna Devarayulu and a host of others.
The dance styles in the State are based on the standard treatises, viz.
Abhinaya Darpana and Bharatarnava of Nandikeshwara, which is sub-divided
into Nattuva Mala and Natya Mala.
Kuchipudi, a blend of music and abhinaya, is Andhra Pradeshs unique
contribution to dance it have flowered from a village called Kuchelapuri
or Kuchelapuram in Krishna district. From its birth around 300 B. C., it
has remained a continuous and living tradition of this region, performed
by men of the Brahmin community.
Cultural Centres
Ravindra Bharati
Features: Cultural centre
Culture Types: Cultural Programmes Dance Drama Dance Performance
by Amateurs and Classic Music performances by Invitations
Cultural Programmes Events Venue
Shilparamam
Madhapur, Hyderabad.
Features: Party Venue, Cultural centre, Craft Training centre, Shopping.
Cultural Programmes Art Painting Events Venue
Indian Council For cultural relations
1st Floor, Kala Bhavan, Saifabad, Hyderabad.
Art Theatre Foreign Language Painting Venue
Telugu Lalitha Kala Thoranam
Public Gardens,Hyderabad,Andhra Pradesh
Cultural Programmes Events Venue
Taramati Baradari
Near Vasavi Engineering College, Ibrahimbagh, Gandipet Road, Gandipet,
Hyderabad
Cultural Programmes Events Venue
Hari Hara Kala Bhavan
MCH Complex & Auditorium, S P Road, Secunderabad.
Cultural Programmes Events Venue
Museums
Salar Jung Museum
Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad.
Features: Rich collection of Manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu
Languages, Collection of Artifacts of Historical Importance.
Nizam's Museum
2-3-666, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad. Landmark: Behind Princess Durru
Child Hospital
Features: Vintage Cars, Nizam's possessions.
A.P.State Museum
Public Gardens, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500001
Features: Buddhist Gallery, Brahmanical and Jain Gallery, Wooden Chariot (Temple Ratha), Kakatiya Mandapa, Bronze Gallery, Manuscripts, Arms & Armour Gallery, Egyptian Mummy, Numismatics Gallery, Paintings Gallery,
Textiles, Bidriware and Porcelean And Chinaware
B. M. Birla Science Centre
Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad.
Features: Science Centre, Planetarium, Science Museum, Diosaurium,
Archaeological Centre.
Art Galleries
State
Gallery Of Fine Arts
Address : Road Number 1, Kavuri Hills,
Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500033
Telephone: 32913922, 32913947
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