Once the dwelling ground of Chalukyas and mughal rulers, Andhra Pradesh is inhabited by a large number of people who speak different languages, follow different religion and yet live harmoniously with each other for many centuries. Divided into various castes, the People of the state fall under two major categories – those who live on the banks of Krishna and Godavari and those who live in the hilly and forest areas of the place.
The major tribes and sub-tribes that are widely found across the length and breadth of Andhra Pradesh include gadabas, koyas, kolamis, bhagatas, khonds and savaras, among others.
The pulsating cultural base of Andhra Pradesh showcases the richness of the nizams, the elegance of the mughals and the sophistication of the cholas. The majestic architecture of the charminar, Golconda fort, salar jung museum, successfully bear the imprints of the skilled construction abilities of the past rulers of the state. The globally acclaimed kuchipudi dance is yet another fascinating evidence of the vivacious Culture of Andhra Pradesh.
The Festivals of the state depicts the multi-hued tradition of the place. Along with the national Festivals, Andhra Pradesh celebrates its own unique series of Fairs and fiestas that speaks of the bright customs and rituals of the place. The major Festivals of the state comprises of vinayaka chaviti, rayalaseema food and dance Festival, pongal, lumbini Festival, visaka utsav, makara sankranthi, deccan Festival and ugadi.
Inspiring the socio-cultural spectrum of Andhra Pradesh, the excellent People, Culture, Festivals of the state takes the place to unexplored heights of success.
A link to the People, Culture, Festivals of Andhra Pradesh is provided below:
- People of Andhra
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- Telegu Literature
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- Andhra News
- People of Andhra Pradesh
- Performing Arts
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