Lakshmi, also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty, fertility and prosperity, and associated with Maya ("Illusion"). Along with Parvati and Saraswati, she forms the Tridevi of Hindu goddesses.
Naidu is a title used by some South Indian Telugu communities. 'Nayudu/Naidu' (నాయుడు) is a contraction of the Telugu word 'Nayakudu' (నాయకుడు) meaning leader, chief, headman. Telugu castes such as the Balija, Kapu/Telaga, Kamma, Golla, Turpu Kapu, Velama and Boya use the title.
Anakapalli is a residential neighborhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, also the headquarters of Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2015 Anakapalli municipality was merged with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. It falls under zone 7 of GVMC. India's second largest jaggery market is located over here.
Nookallamma is a local deity or Gramadevata popular in Andhra Pradesh State of India.
Madugula is a village in Anakapalli district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It was also known as Vaddadi or Vaddadimadugula and was founded by the rulers of the Matsya dynasty. Later, it merged into the kingdom of Nandapur - Jeypore and during the British Raj it remained an independent Zamindari for sometime. Later, in 1915 the zamindaris of Madugula and Pachipenta were purchased by Maharaja Vikram Dev III and they became a part of Jeypore Samasthanam and were governed by the Maharaja of Jeypore until 1947.
Devipuram is a Hindu temple complex located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Belonging primarily to the Shakta school of Hinduism, it is dedicated to the goddess Sahasrakshi, and her consort Kameshwara.
The Rajarajeswari Peetam in Rush, New York is a Hindu temple that practices the teachings of SriVidya. Sri Chaitanyananda Natha Saraswathi is the peetathipathy of the temple along with Gnanamba his wife. Aiya is a disciple of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswathi who is the Peetathipathy of the Devipuram temple. The temple was founded in Zambia, then moved to the Aiya's home in Rush in New York state before the current, purpose-built temple was constructed.
Sirimanothsavam, is a festival organized to propitiate Goddess Pyddithallamma of Vizianagram Town. Siri means "goddess Lakshmi in other words wealth and prosperity " and manu means "trunk" or "log". The priest of the temple, while taking procession between the fort and temple three times in the evening, hangs from the tip of the long, lean wooden staff, raised high into the sky. The priest possessed by the goddess would himself tell a few days before, where this manu would be available. It is from that place only the log has to be procured. Hanging from the upper end of the staff, which is raised high into the sky, is a very risky exercise, but it is believed that the grace of the Goddess protects the priest from falling off. It is held in the month of September or October (Dasara) of every year. It is a great carnival attended by two to three lakhs of people from the neighboring towns and villages. The Rajas of Vizianagaram oversee the arrangements for this event. The APSRTC runs about 250 buses from different parts of the state to facilitate transport of devotees to Vizianagram to attend this festival.
Mala Pilla or Malapilla is a 1938 Indian Telugu-language social problem film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam and written by Tapi Dharma Rao. The film was produced by Raja of Challapalli, Yarladadda Sivarama Prasad on Sarathi Films banner. It featured Kanchanamala in the title role with Gali Venkateswara Rao, Govindarajula Subba Rao, P. Suribabu, Sundaramma in other prominent roles.
Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance is an educational institution in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the first music college in South India.
Padmavathi Temple is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The temple is situated in Tiruchanur, Tirupati in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Raja Vogeti Ramakrishnayya was born to a zamindari family of Rajahmundry, India, where he was for a long time an honorary magistrate and municipal councillor, as well as a wealthy landlord who owned more than 16 businesses.
Raja Kanchumarthi Ramachandra Rao was a zamindar of Dharmavaram. He is notable for the development of Rajahmundry. He was the son of Kanchumarthi Narasayya Naidu.
Vogeti or Ogeti is a Hindu surname used by a particular aristocratic family mainly based in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is one of the Merakaveedhi Telaga Martial race.
Anakapalli district is a district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed on 4 April 2022 from Anakapalli and Narsipatnam revenue divisions of the old Visakhapatnam district. The administrative headquarters are at Anakapalli.
Gavarapalem is a residential area of Anakapalle, a residential neighborhood in the city of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is inhabited by the Gavara caste. It includes famous places like Nookambika Temple, Sri Gowri Parameswara Temple, Pedaramaswamy Temple, Chinaramaswamy Temple, Bhogalingeswara swamy temple, Santoshi Mata Temple, Suryanarayana Swamy Temple and Lakshminarasimhaswamy Temple. Famous places like the Kobbari Thota area are located here. Famous people like Buddha Mahalakshmi Naidu who got the title of Rao Saheb from the British. Also prominent political figures Villuri Venkata Ramana, Konathala Ramakrishna, Dadi Veerabhadra Rao,Beesetti Apparao belong to this famous place. It also has some other caste streets like Mutrasi Veedhi and Dasari Gedda. Famous junctions like Bangla Junction and Sunkara Metta are located here. The Gauri Parameswara temple festival located in Sathakampattu is celebrated every year in the month of January. More than 1 lakh people attend this festival.
Buddha Mahalakshmi Naidu was a Landlord,Inamdar and Munsif of Anakapalle Town. He got the title Rao-saheb from British for his services to the public.
Sri Gowri Parameswara Temple,is a popular temple located in Sathakampattu of Gavarapalem in Anakapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. this temple was constructed by Gavaras in 1900. Gouri is their caste deity.the utsavam was held in karthika or pushya masam,this festival was celebrated last week of January on satursday.the utsavam committee former chairman is Konathala manohara rao naidu,festival committee members are Konathala santhosh apparao naidu,konathala srinivas,konathala nooka mahalakshmi naidu,konathala murali krishna,.
