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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Artisan Village Takes Root in Krishna: Turning Water Hyacinth into Eco-Friendly Crafts

Krishna district is turning water hyacinth into eco-friendly handicrafts, empowering rural women and preserving the environment. The initiative, led by national award-winning artisan Rita Das, involves skill-building workshops to teach rural women how to craft marketable products from this invasive plant. The project, conducted in partnership with the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Organisation and Lepakshi Handicrafts, promotes sustainable craftsmanship and …

Environment Law Rural Development Sustainable Craftsmanship Krishna

2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through the Eyes of a Lensman: Exploring the Intricate World of Nakashi Art

Deccan Chronicle

A renowned photographer and artist, Laxman Aelay, captures the vibrant world of Nakashi art through his lens. His project documents and preserves traditional mural paintings and wooden toys, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and rich heritage of the art form. The murals, featuring mythological figures and everyday objects, depict the cultural and spiritual significance of Nakashi art, which has been passed …

Culture History Nature Art Hyderabad

11 months ago

Puppet show artists in pathetic condition

Deccan Chronicle

ANANTAPUR: The centuries-old art form, Puppetry show, which played a magnificent role to awaken people in the fight against the British rulers, has gained fresh attention over the pathetic condition of its artists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched a show at Lepakshi, held by the Nimmalakunta Puppet Artists. Dalavai Chalapathi Rao, who was leading the community, got Padma Shri Award …

Art Artists Puppet Nimmalakunta

11 months ago

Lepakshi to Rameswaram: Does South’s ‘Dakshina’ to Lord Ram Jolt Dravidian Ploy to Balkanise Dharma? - News18

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was filmed singing the mellifluous ‘Shri Ram Jai Ram’ bhajan in the precincts of the imposing Veerbhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. In Ayodhya on January 22, as a Ram Bhakt, Modi will offer the south’s “dakshina”, pun intended, as an oblation to Ram Lalla. The Sengol, for instance, installed in the newly inaugurated Parliament is …

Tamil Nadu Sanatana Dharma Tamil Ramayana South Minister Lord

11 months ago

PM Modi Seeks Blessings at Historic Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Veerabhadra Swamy temple located at Lepakshi in Sri Satyasai district on Tuesday, the location in the Ramayana where the eagle Jatayu fell while fighting Ravana to save Goddess Sita from being kidnapped. Modi’s visit to the town came six days prior to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the grand Ram Janmabhoomi temple in …

Ramayana Ttd Modi Visit Temple Rama Jatayu

11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi visits historic temple linked to Ramayana in Lepakshi. Know its significance

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an 11-day special ritual for the 'pran pratishtha' of Lord Ram's idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple, visited another historical site on Tuesday linked to the Ramayana. Days after visiting the Kalaram Mandir in the Panchavati area of Maharashtra's Nashik, PM Modi offered prayers at Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh. During …

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11 months, 1 week ago

25 crore people lifted out of poverty in 9 years: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle

ANANTAPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that reforms in the taxation system improved government tax collections and this helped in reducing poverty during the past 10 years of his governance. Referring to the latest Niti Aayog report that was released a few days ahead of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Photos | PM Modi offers prayers at Veerbhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times

Photos | PM Modi offers prayers at Veerbhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh PM chanted hymns in praise of Lord Ram and also enjoyed a puppet show depicting the epic Ramayana.. PM chanted hymns in praise of Lord Ram and also enjoyed a puppet show depicting the epic Ramayana. 1 / 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the …

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11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi Immerses in Ram Bhajan, Explores Historic Lepakshi Temple

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his stay for an hour at five century old historic Lepakshi that was connected with the epic Ramayan of Jatayu bird that fell down at this spot after trying to save Goddess Sita from Demon King Ravana, had offered poojas and prayers on Tuesday. After offering harathi to Veerabhadra Swamy, the Prime Minister offered …

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11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi sings Ram Bhajan at historic Veerabhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh ahead of Ram Mandir event | Watch

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who offered prayers at the historic Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai on Tuesday, also listened to the mesmerising music performance and sang along to the soulful bhajans. Earlier, the Prime Minister also witnessed a dance performance based on 'Ranganath Ramayan' at the temple. The Prime Minister went around the historic temple …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi offers prayers at Lepakshi's Veerbhadra Temple, historic Ramayana site – India TV

India TV News

PM Modi Andhra Pradesh visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited and offered prayers at Veerbhadra Temple in Lepakshi village in the Sri Satyasai district of Andhra Pradesh. Lepakshi holds special place in Ramayana PM Modi is visiting Lepakshi which holds a special place in Ramayana, just six days before the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the grand Ram Janmabhoomi …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Tulu Vamsa Prashasti’ inscription identified in Lepakshi, says historian

The Hindu

A long inscription on ‘Tulu Vamsa Prashasti’ has been identified on the north-facing wall of the second rampart at Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple complex in Lepakshi in Sri Sathya Sai District, according to historian and tourism journalist MyNaa Swamy. “The inscription begins with phrases like ‘Subhamastu, Sivamastu and Sri Lepakshi Vireswara Devara,’ followed by Sanskrit verses explaining the inscription. Although …

Sanskrit Inscription Vijayanagara Swamy Tulu Lepakshi

1 year, 2 months ago

Lepakshi gets silver award in central evaluation

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: Lepakshi, the historic spot in Sathya Sai district, got the ‘best rural tourism centre in the state’ award in Silver category while 35 villages from across India have been chosen as the 'best tourism villages' in the country in a nationwide competition. The central tourism ministry held the award ceremony at the Bharat Mandapam on the occasion of World …

Silver Lepakshi Central Environment Tourism Village

1 year, 2 months ago

Lepakshi wins 2023 best rural tourism village award on World Tourism Day

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Tourism minister R.K. Roja has disclosed that Lepakshi has been awarded the Best Rural Tourism Village of India award for 2023. Roja said it is a great honour that Lepakshi has received this award from the ministry of tourism on occasion of the World Tourism Day, which she celebrated at a function held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on …

World Tourism Day Visakhapatnam Tirupati Award Lepakshi Tourism Village

1 year, 7 months ago

Many oblivious of the functioning of pelican signals

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Several people who come to Tank Bund on Wednesday were not aware of the pelican signal that was inaugurated earlier in the day to regulate traffic on the main thoroughfare-cum-tourist attraction. On the Tank Bund, two signals are functioning —one at ‘Lepakshi’, installed a few months ago and the other one near the old Love Hyderabad point, which became …

Signal Tank Bund Pelican

1 year, 10 months ago

G20 team visits Lepakshi, enthused at sight of hanging pillar

Deccan Chronicle

ANANTAPUR: The G-20 delegates were astonished over the exemplary architecture of the five-century-old historic Lepakshi after they were treated to a sight of the ‘hanging pillar’ inside the Lord Veerabhadra Swamy temple complex on Tuesday. A team of 29 delegates from various countries of G-20 visited the Lepakshi temple after a trip to the biggest Solar Park near Pavagada in …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Restoration of Veerabhadra Swamy mural in Lepakshi temple begins

The Hindu

The Archaeological Survey of India has recently begun restoration work on a mural in the Veerabhadra Swamy temple in Lepakshi of Sri Sathya Sai district. The mural, 25-feet long and 14-feet wide and depicting Veerabhadra Swamy with 10 hands holding 10 different arms during Dakha Samharam, can be found on the roof of the mandapam outside the sanctum sanctorum of …

Temple Mural Veerabhadra Swamy Veerabhadra Swamy Lepakshi

2 years ago

Two-day national seminar on Lepakshi Temple

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI: A national seminar will be organised at Lepakshi on December 14 and December 15 to emphasise on inclusion of the iconic Lepakshi Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in recognition of its architecture, sculptures and mural paintings. Speaking to media persons on Friday, noted historian and seminar organiser MyNaa Swamy said about 300 people, …

Tourism Seminar Vijayanagara Lepakshi Mynaa Swamy

2 years ago

Lepakshi temple complex in maintenance mode after rains and leakage

Deccan Chronicle

ANANTAPUR: The historic Lepakshi temple complex is undergoing a restoration effort after it had severe water leakage that has also affected the strength of several structures there during the recent heavy rains. The exclusive mural paintings based on the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata on the roof of the Lord Veerabhadra Swamy temple structures have been fading out due to …

Mysore Temple Lepakshi Chemical Treatment

2 years, 3 months ago

‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat - Punjab & Andhra Pradesh’ Handmade wooden toys carve a success story

Hindustan Times

23 kilometres from Vijaywada, in the suburb of Kondapalli, one finds the real story of Centre’s ‘Make in India’ campaign. With Andhra Pradesh as the pairing state of Punjab under the Centre’s “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ initiative, a recent visit by Punjab based journalists to the state of Andhra Pradesh organised by the Press Information Bureau, revealed how the government …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Pilgrim rush at Tirumala swells at the end of summer

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI: With the summer almost coming to an end, the hill town of Tirumala has been witnessing a surge in devotee arrivals in the holy hills for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara. On Sunday, all compartments in the Vaikuntam queue complexes were full and devotees waited in a 4-km-long queue for darshan while the accommodation counters in Tirumala too put …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Tirumala witnesses huge summer rush

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: In view of summer holidays and weekends, the abode of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala is witnessing heavy pilgrim rush with waiting time for darshan of the presiding deity stretching beyond 48 hours, as on Saturday evening. The Vaikuntam queue complexes – I and II - and other vital points in the temple town have been bustling with heavy pilgrim …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s Lepakshi temple: A marvel in stone

The Hindu

It’s a land strewn with as many stories and myths as beautiful sculptures and carvings. The Veerabhadra Swami temple here, which has found a place on UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites in India for 2022, is obviously the focal point. For every part of the temple, there are two layers of stories — one that links it to …

Man Ramayana Temple Rama Ganesha Veerabhadra Vijayanagara

2 years, 9 months ago

Finding the Thiruvarur legend in Lepakshi, AP

New Indian Express

The legend of King Manu Neeti Chola is further extended and retold in the Periya Puranam, a Tamil work of the 12th century CE. When asked, the ministers told the king that the prince might expiate the sin following the rules laid down for cow slaughter. The king did not agree and explained that expiating the sin the way that …

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Artisan Village Takes Root in Krishna: Turning Water Hyacinth into Eco-Friendly Crafts

A Journey Through the Eyes of a Lensman: Exploring the Intricate World of Nakashi Art

Puppet show artists in pathetic condition

Lepakshi to Rameswaram: Does South’s ‘Dakshina’ to Lord Ram Jolt Dravidian Ploy to Balkanise Dharma? - News18

PM Modi Seeks Blessings at Historic Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur

PM Modi visits historic temple linked to Ramayana in Lepakshi. Know its significance

25 crore people lifted out of poverty in 9 years: PM Modi

Photos | PM Modi offers prayers at Veerbhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh

PM Modi Immerses in Ram Bhajan, Explores Historic Lepakshi Temple

PM Modi sings Ram Bhajan at historic Veerabhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh ahead of Ram Mandir event | Watch

Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi offers prayers at Lepakshi's Veerbhadra Temple, historic Ramayana site – India TV

‘Tulu Vamsa Prashasti’ inscription identified in Lepakshi, says historian

Lepakshi gets silver award in central evaluation

Lepakshi wins 2023 best rural tourism village award on World Tourism Day

Many oblivious of the functioning of pelican signals

G20 team visits Lepakshi, enthused at sight of hanging pillar

Restoration of Veerabhadra Swamy mural in Lepakshi temple begins

Two-day national seminar on Lepakshi Temple

Lepakshi temple complex in maintenance mode after rains and leakage

‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat - Punjab & Andhra Pradesh’ Handmade wooden toys carve a success story

Pilgrim rush at Tirumala swells at the end of summer

Tirumala witnesses huge summer rush

Andhra Pradesh’s Lepakshi temple: A marvel in stone

Finding the Thiruvarur legend in Lepakshi, AP