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ANDHRA
PRADESH HOTELS
 Andhra Pradesh has grown vary fast, in past
years, its capital Hyderabad is known for its quick, IT
technology development in past years. The state has
something to offer each person who likes to visit it, either
for business, tourism, leisure, adventure or like to see the
cultural heritage or art. The Andhra Pradesh has the
beautiful beaches, wonderful architectural monuments, the
place is full of temples and mosques, which gives it a color
of diversity. The state is known for its art, crafts, dances
and literature.
Glimpse Of Andhra
Pradesh
Population :
73.4 Million
Area :
2,76,754 Sq Kms
Capital :
Hyderabad
Main Language :
Telugu
Literacy Rate :
45%
Best Time To Go :
October To February (Winter Season)
History of Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh witnessed many dynasties, other then the Reign of Maurya Dynasty,the pallava dyansty,the chalukyas, the cholas and more. In the 13th century kakatiya ruled from warangal, at
the same time muslim power was also started rising and the sultan of Delhi started showing his power by slowly capturing the state and established its power in 1323. The Muslim reign was displaced by
vijaynagar Empire.There was a continuous struggle between Hindu and Muslim powers until 16th centruy when qutub Shahi dynasty was eablished. The famous stone fortress Golconda was built during the Qutab
Shahi dynasty. In the year 1687 Aurangzeb captured and ruled the state. In the 18th century british captured the entire Andhra Pradesh whereas the Hyderabad was still ruled by Nizams till the Indian
Independence in the year 1947. The first time, the Andhra state was formed in the year 1953 for Telugu speaking people with Kurnool as its capital. Second time in 1956 the state of Andhra merged with the Telangana
region of Hyderabad State to form the state of Andhra Pradesh.
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General Andhra Pradesh
City Information
Arts and
Crafts:
- Banjara Embroidery
-
Banjara Needle Craft
- Bidri Craft
- Bronze Casting
- Dokra Metal Craft
- Folk Painting
- Handicrafts of Andhra Pradesh
- Kondapalli Toys
- Lacquer Ware
- Nirmal Arts (Paintings and Toys)
- Veena Manufacturing
- Wood Carving
Costumes of Andhra
Pradesh:
-
Traditional :
Male-Dhoti, Kurta, Payjama Female-Sari and Blouse
- Tribal
: Colourful heavy dresses with decoration of glass and
tin peices.
Dances
of Andhra Pradesh:
- Andhra Natyam : A traditional dance form performed by
devdasis in the temples as a form of worship.
- Dhimsa
: A popular Folk dance of Vishakhapattnam district
performed by agriculturist.
- Kolattam : A folk
dance form, dates back to7th century AD.
- Kuchipudi
Dance : Kuchipudi is a complete dance form, which has
abhinay, song and music everything.
- Lambadi : A
dance performed by "Banjara" on various occassion.
- Mathuri : A Tribal dance form performed by the
tribes living in forests nearby Adilabad district.
-
Perini: Perini Thandavam, called 'Dance of Warriors', is
a dance form generally performed by males.
Lakes and Rivers in Andhra
Pradesh:
- Godavari River :
- Hussain Sagar Lake :
- Kolleru
Lake :
Fairs of Andhra Pradesh:
- Sri Rama Navami Festival at
Bhadrachal
- Pushkaram of
Godavari, Krishna, Pennar
-
Visakha Utsav
- Pearls and
Bangles Fair
- All India
Festival of Arts & Crafts at
Shilparamam
- All India
Industrial Exhibition at
Hyderabad
Festivals in Andhra Pradesh:
- Deccan Festival
- Lumbini Festival
- Maha Shivratri Festival in
Andhra Pradesh
- Makara Sankranti
- Pitr Paksha
- Pongal in Andhra Pradesh
- Rayalaseema Food and Dance
Festival
- Ugadi Festival
- Vinayaka Chaturthi
Music of Andhra Pradesh:
- Carnatic Music:
This is the Indian classical
music of associated with four
states of South India, one of
them is Andhra Pradesh. This is
also called "Karnataka Sangitam"
in Sanskrit.
Tribes
of Andhra Pradesh:
- Major Tribes:
Sugali, Yerukulas(named after their profession of
foretelling), Yenadi( whose
chief occupation is hunting),
Chenchus, Savaras, Koyas,
Gadabas, Khonds, Nayakpods,
Kondadoras, Jatayus, Kolamis,
Bhagatas, etc. The Koyas,
Gadabas and Savaras of the hills
of Bhadrachalam and Simhachalam
bear the composite look of the
Mongoloids and the Austaloids.
- Chief Nomadic Tribes:
Balasanta, Viramushtivaru, Birannalavaru, Gollasuddulu,
Piccukaguntlu, Saradakandru,
Kommuvaru, Jangamulu,
etc.Another prominent tribe is
the Lambadis who were
Rajasthanis originally.
Cuisines of Andhra Pradesh:
- Non Vegetarian: The
non-vegetarian dishes are the
highlight of Andhra cuisine.
Biryanis, Kababs( of different
varieties such as 'Boti Jhammi',
'Lagan-ke-Kababs', 'Shikampur',
'Sheek', 'Kalmi', 'Dum-ke-kababs'),
'Kormas' and 'Lukhmi'( a pastry)
are the chiefly consumed
non-vegetarian dishes. The
Ramzan month witnesses savoury
Rumali roti, Chakna, Kheer and
Sevian.
- Vegetarian:
Vegetarian Food In Andhra
Pradesh, the vegetarian people
too have a wide variety of
mouth-watering dishes. Some of
them are, 'Bagara Baingan'(a
spicy brinjal preparation) and
Mirch-ka-salan (chillies in
creamy gravy). 'Tomato Qoot'(an
exotic tomato puree) is also
widely taken.
- Desserts : A perfect
cuisine is incomplete without
its desserts. 'Double-ka-Meetha'(
a pudding made of cashew nut and
bread), 'Qubani-ka-Meetha'
(stewed apricot dessert), 'Ande-ka-Piyosi'
(a preparation of eggs, butter
and almonds), 'Badam-ki-Jhab'(a
candy) and 'Dil-e-Firdaus'(milk-based
sweet) constitute the dessert.
- Hyderabadi Biryani:
When it comes to Biryani, one
name that lingers on the mouths
of everyone is Hyderabadi
Biryani. Distinguished for its
exotic aroma and rich taste made
tantalizing by the use of pure
ghee, Hyderabadi food is the
highlight of Andhra Pradesh. The
spices used are culled out from
the bowels of earth. Hyderabadi
lamb is also famous for its
unmatched flavor. This cuisine
bears influence from the Mughal
period.
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