Tappeta Gullu
The chime of the anklets, rhythmic drums tied to the chests, vocals in the Uttarandhra dialect, synchronised dance moves, acrobatics, colourful clothing; in short its Tappeta gullu one of the folk performing arts. Tappeta gullu tradition initially started in the shepherd communities of North Andhra districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam. Regarded as a ritualistic tradition as it is performed to appease the goddess of … Continue reading Tappeta Gullu
Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu
Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu popularly known as Yerranna among the general public is a shining jewel in the crown of Srikakulam. The name Yerranna is synonymous to a mass leader who has contributed to the cause of Srikakulam until he breathed his last. Yerran Naidu was born on 23rd February 1957, in the remote village of Nimmada in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh to Kinjarapu Dali … Continue reading Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu
Garimella Satyanarayana
“Maakoddee tella doratanamu”(We do not want this white man’s rule) are the first lines of a song that sent shivers down the spines of the British officers and were sung by every Telugu patriot during India’s independence struggle. The author of the song was arrested twice for his acts against the government which led to further outrage of the masses. The man himself was undeterred … Continue reading Garimella Satyanarayana
Sardar Gouthu Latchanna
Sardar Gouthu Latchanna (16 August 1909 – 19 April 2006) was one of Andhra’s greatest freedom fighters and the pride of Telugu people. Dr Gouthu Latchanna was born in the coastal village of Baruva in the Sompeta mandal of the Srikakulam district Childhood for Latchanna was not easy as he was the eighth child of toddy tapper Chittaiah and his wife Rajamma. He was married to Yashodha Devi, who … Continue reading Sardar Gouthu Latchanna
Karnam Malleswari
Karnam Malleswari is widely known in India as “Iron girl of Andhra Pradesh” is the first and the only women Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal. She was born on June 1st, 1975 in Amadalavalasa, Srikakulam. Her family is just like the contemporary Phogat family from Haryana who are very famous for Wrestling. In a similar fashion, Malleswari had four sisters who were all … Continue reading Karnam Malleswari
Jai Ho Srikakulam 