Arts & Literature
This classical Telugu dance form originated in a village of the same name in Andhra Pradesh
What is Kuchipudi?
This Telugu region became a distinct political and cultural identity following state reorganization in 2014.
What is Telangana?
This temple in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most visited pilgimage sites in the world.
What is Tirumala-Tirupati?
This 1957 mythological film, based on a Mahabharata folktale, is considered a landmark in Telugu cinema.
"What is "Mayabazar"?
This yogurt-based dish, often eaten at the end of a meal, is considered colling and digestive.
What is perugu annam?
This Telugu literary form is a narrative storytelling tradition that combines music, poetry, and performance.
What is Burrakatha?
This 16th century Telugu ruler promoted literature, temple construction, and trade during a golden age.
Who is Sri Krishnadevaraya?
This Telangana festival involves worshipping the goddess through elaborate floral arrangements, folk songs, and dancing.
What is Bathukamma?
This playback singer is known as the "Gana Gandharva" of Telugu cinema and sang the song "Oh Priya Priya" in the movie "Geethanjali".
Who is S.P. Balasubrahmanyam?
This Andhra rish dish is commonly prepared for travel or festivals and can be made from tamarind, lemon, or mango.
What is pulihora?
This poetic trio collectively translated the Mahabharata into Telugu.
Who are Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada?
This woman ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty successfully ruled despite opposition and became a symbol of female leadership.
Who is Rani Rudrama Devi?
This temple in Visakhapatnam is known for its deity whose idol is covered in sandalwood paste for most of the year.
What is Simhachalam Temple?
This Telugu lyricist, known for philosophical depth, wrote songs blending classical literature with cinema for decades and wrote "Vidhatha Talapuna" from the movie "Sirivennela".
Who is Sirivennala Seetharama Sastry?
This Telangana breakfast dish is a thick, savory pancake made from rice flour, spices, and sometimes green chilies or onions.
What is sarva pindi / thalipeeth?
This Carnatic composer, though multilingual, made major contributions to Telugu Kritis still widely performed today.
Who is Tyagaraja?
This Telangana MP and poet-activist used literature, songs, and speeches as tools during the Telangana movement and is closely associated with its cultural articulation.
Who is Kalvakuntla Kavitha?
This ancient temple in Andhra Pradesh is associated with the legend of Sage Agastya and is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara in a unique form.
What is Tiruchanur / Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple?
This film studio, established in 1948, played a foundational role in shaping Telugu cinema.
What is Vijaya Vauhini Studios?
This festive sweet made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut is traditionally prepared during Sankranti.
What are ariselu?
This Sanskrit-Telugu hybrid poetic style was prominently used in prabandha literature of the Vijayanagara era.
What is Manipravalam?
This battle in 1565 led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire and reshaped South Indian politics.
What is the Battle of Talikota?
This temple near Lepakshi is famed for a hanging pillar and murals fro mteh Vijayanagara period.
What is the Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi?
This pioneering Telugu filmmaker is regarded as one of the earliest auteurs, directing socially conscious films in the 1950s and 60s.
Who is K.V. Reddy?
This fermented rice-and-lentil batter preparation is steamed in leaf cups and is unique to parts of Telangana.
What are kudumulu?