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Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the third largest state in India with an area of 275,000 sq.
km. A state in the southern region of India, Andhra Pradesh is bordered on the
south by TamilNadu state, on the west by Karnataka state, on the north and northwest
by Maharashtra state, on the northeast by Madhya Pradesh and Orissa states,
and on the east by the Bay of Bengal. The northern area of Andhra Pradesh is
mountainous. The highest peak Mahendragiri rises 1500 m above the sea level.
The climate is generally hot and humid. There are many holy temples which attract
a large number of pilgrims and tourists. The main languages that are spoken
in Andhra are Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi.
Having a number of holy temples, the state constitutes a great attraction for
pilgrims, besides other visitors. Tirupati, Having presiding deity Venkateshwara,
the temple of Sriramchandra, Bhadrachalam, Mallikarjunaswami, temple, Srisilam,
and srikummam temple are among the most famous temples of Andhra Pradesh. The
capital of Hyderabad is beyond doubt, the main tourist attractions be it Char
Minar or state Museum, Art Gallery or Salarjung Museum - All of them have expositions
connected with history, art and culture, especially of the Nizam Period. Once
noted for its mines of diamond, Golconda has some famous historical monuments.
Alas! the place from where the Kohinoor and Pitt diamonds came, does not have
these precious pieces to put an exhibit. The Nagarjuns Sagar dam is also a popular
tourist spot. So are the Yadagir Gutta, Nalgonda, Thousand Pillar temple, Warangal
and Vemulwada, Karinagar. Last but not the least, the largest tiger reserve
in India. Nagarjuna Srisailam Sanctuary, is the perfect travelmasti for wildlife
freaks.
Fairs of Andhra Pradesh
Fairs are a part of a living heritage in Andhra Pradesh. These are events
that are awaited throughout the year and careful planning goes into them, which
offers a thrilling experience to one's travel. In Andhra Pradesh many temple
fairs are organized, of which the Brahmotsavam at Tirupati and the Sri Rama
Navami Festival at Bhadrachalam are very popular. Devotees in large numbers
attend these fairs. Andhra Pradesh Tourism organizes fairs like the Lumbini
Fair, Vishaka Utsav and Deccan Festival etc. that bring together the arts, crafts
and cuisine of the various regions of the state.
SRIRAMA NAVAMI FESTIVAL AT BHADRACHALAM
Location: Bhadrachalam, Khammam District
Month: March-April
Occasion: Lord Srirama's Birthday
Unique Feature: Srirama Kalyanotsavam Is Being Practised From About 400 years
continuously
The Srirama Navami Festival at Bhadrachalam is celebrated for ten days from
'Chaitra Suddha Saptami' to 'Bahula Padyami'. It is Sri Rama's birthday and
the Kalyanotsavam celebrated during then attracts about three lakhs of devotees.
It is a day of festivity for "Ramabhaktas".
The Grand Wedding Celebration
The temple celebrates the celestial wedding between Rama and Sita in a grand
scale mimicking the actual event. The commentators role-play by arrogating themselves
to either the bride's (Sita's) family or the bridegroom's (Rama's side). The
role-play is complete in every aspect and includes every small detail, as much
as human feelings are attributed to the deities - such as "Sita being shy
and her cheeks blushing pink as she approaches Rama".
These celebrations are being practiced from about 400 years ago, introduced
during Tana Shah's rule continued even through the Nizam's rule and still continue
to this day. All the jewels used are those made by 'Ramadas' and the natural
sea water pearls used during the wedding ritual of 'Talambralu' still comes
from an endowment created by the Nizam's trust.
This event is telecast live both on All India Radio and on Television for nearly
three hours with good description in the commentary. The chief minister of the
State also attends the Kalyanotsavam.
LUMBINI FESTIVAL - THE FESTIVAL OF BUDDHIST HERITAGE
Location: Nagarjunasagar, Hyderabad
Month: 2nd Friday Of December
Lumbini festival is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Andhra
Pradesh, in Nagarjunasagar and Hyderabad for three days from the 2nd Friday
of December every year.
This festival highlights the 'Buddhist Heritage' of Andhra Pradesh. It is an
excellent opportunity to discover the heritage that takes you back 2000 years
in time.
PUSHKARAM OF GODAVARI, KRISHNA, PENNAR
Timing: Once In Twelve Years
Venue: Rajahmundry For Godavari Pushkaram, Vijayawada For Krishna
Pushkaram And Kovur town In Nellore District For Pennar Pushkaram.
Pushkaram is held once in twelve years on the banks of the rivers Godavari,
Krishna and Pennar in Andhra Pradesh. The Hindus consider a holy dip in these
rivers sacred and so people gather in large numbers on the banks of these rivers,
when the Pushkaram is held. Even before sunrise people take the sacred bath
and offer prayers to the Lord.
Various rituals are performed and it is believed that a holy dip will wash away
all their sins. Cultural programs are organized. Many shops come up in the nearby
area selling jewelry, sweets, decorative items etc.
"Rajahmundry" is the venue of 'Godavari Pushkaram', Vijayawada for
Krishna Pushkaram and Kovur town in Nellore district for 'Pennar Pushkaram'.
VISAKHA UTSAV
Location: Visakhapatnam
Timing: Third Friday to Saturday of January
Visakha Utsav is organized by A.P. Tourism every year from the third Friday
to Sunday of January i.e. for three days in Vishakhapatnam. It's the festival
special for 'Vizagites', in the cold month of January.
The festival is organized to bring together the arts, crafts and cuisine of
Vishakhapatnam district .Visakha Festival comprises of a variety of cultural
programmed, sport events, food fair, exhibitions, fashion shows, etc.
URS OF HAZRAT ALI
Location: 120-kms From Hyderabad
Held: Annually
Formerly Known As: Omkaram, Ahankarapattanam
Timing: October - November
Kohir town is situated at a distance of 12-km from Zahirabad and 120-kms from
Hyderabad . This place was originally called as "Omkaram" and "Ahankarapattanam",
but was changed into "Kohir" during the rule of the Muslims.
There is a famous Dargah of Hazrat Ali and the 'Urs' of the saint are held annually
over here during the months of October - November and is attended by about 5,000
devotees.
DECCAN FESTIVAL
Location: Hyderabad
Month: February
Duration: Five Days
Another Festivity: Pearls & Bangles Fair
Deccan Festival will be held at Qutub Shahi Tombs Hyderabad on Second Friday,
Saturday & Sunday of April every year.
This festival brings the choicest talent from the field of Music, Dance and
Theatre. Ghazals, Mushairas, Qawwalis, Classical dances and Music. Reverberate
in the air of Hyderabad. The Festival reflects the love the Hyderabad always
had for art and Literature. The Deccan Festival essentially mirrors the glorious
Qutub Shahi epoch.
Deccan festival is an exclusive festival sponsored by the Andhra Pradesh Department
of Tourism in the month of February. This is a five-day festival reflecting
the culture of the Deccan.
Cultural programs organized include Ghazals, qawalis and mushairas, poetry etc.,
typical of the city. Various renowned singers and dancers are invited for performances
and this is a not to miss for every person who visits Hyderabad.
PEARLS & BANGLES FAIR
This Deccan festival also includes the Pearls and Bangles Fair .
Hyderabad is also known as "The city of Pearls". Hyderabad pearls
have long been cherished and famed for their quality and luster. Mention the
name of pearls to anyone in the jewelry trade in India and the name that strikes
to mind is Hyderabad. The city is a one-stop-destination for the rare, luminescent,
soft, tear drop pearls. Wide range, price and superior quality are some of the
factors, which make the city a true pearls paradise. From cultured pearls to
the rare 'Basra', the city has all of them.
A Royal Heritage
The pearl trade was prospered here for centuries under the royal patronage of
the Qutub Shahi kings and the Asaf Jahis. Legend has it that pearls were showered
on the people by the kings at the time of ceremonies as gifts. The affluent
lifestyle beckoned many a craftsman from distant parts of the world, especially
the Arabian Gulf where the rare original pearls are found in abundance. Hence,
Hyderabad became the one-stop-destination for pearls.
This festival celebrates the spirit of this heritage - Pearls and Bangles fair,
displaying creations in lustrous pearls and multi-hued bangles that are local
specialties, and a Food Fair, with items covering both Andhra and Hyderabadi
cuisine. Cultural programs, food stalls, arts and craft shops etc. are well
organized.
All India Festival Of Arts & Crafts At Shilparamam
Location: 14-km From Hyderabad
Month: December
Significance: Exhibits Arts And Crafts From All Parts Of The Country
Shilparamam, a Crafts Village set amidst lovely rocks, rippling waterfalls and
gorgeous lawns, about 14-km from Hyderabad . Shilparamam plays host to myrid
traditions of arts and crafts of India.
An International Event
It has become internationally famous for the Annual Crafts Festival that is
being organized in the first two weeks of March every year since 1995. During
these Festivals, craftspersons from across the country come here to display
their exclusive creations.
Here buyers come and pick up objects directly from the makers with out having
to deal with middlemen. In the past six years, the Arts and Crafts Festival
elicited tremendous response. While the first such Arts and Crafts festival
attracted people in tens of thousands the festival now attracts hundreds of
thousands of people every day. Crafts people from all over the country sell
their creations for crores.
ALL INDIA INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION AT HYDERABAD
Location: Nampally, Hyderabad
Held: Annually From 1st January To 10th February
Started In: 1938
Significance: One Of The Biggest Show-Window In The Country For Trade,
Commerce And Industry.
The All India Industrial Exhibition is organized by the Exhibition society
at Nampally grounds in Hyderabad . This exhibition is held annually from 1st
of January to 10th of February. It is one of the most prestigious events of
Hyderabad city and it is customary for every Hyderabadi to make a visit to the
exhibition with their family and friends.
Started in 1938 as a local exhibition, i.e. "Numaish", to display
the indigenously produced goods in the erstwhile Hyderabad state.
A Trade Fair
The All India Industrial exhibition has today come to be recognized as one of
the biggest show-window in the country for trade, commerce and Industry. This
exhibition has become so popular, that its scope increased enormously both in
its coverage and content. Traders from all over India put up their stalls and
there are around 2600 stalls, and over 25 lakh visitors in the form of consumers,
exhibitors, traders, etc.
Today almost all the state and central Government directly or through their
undertakings are represented in this exhibition. It is a big open-air shopping
mall with garments, handicrafts, electrical goods, glassware, furniture, kitchenware
etc. There are also stalls selling popcorn, chat varieties, sweets, cool drinks,
fleecy pink candy made of sugar etc. Children enjoy the joy rides like Gaint
wheel, Tora Tora, Dragon ride and more.
It is open throughout the day, but usually people come in large numbers in the
evenings. The shops are open up till midnight.
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