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Andhra Pradesh

Famous for its computer friendly and rapidly growing IT population, Andhra Pradesh is recognized worldover for its progress in Information Technology. Situated south of Vindhyas, it shares common history with its neighbours, Maharashtra, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. The medieval city Hyderabad is its capital.

When you visit this place do pay a visit to Sri Venkateshwara temple at Tirupati, which attracts crowd of devotees from all over the world. Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas at Nagarjunasagar are also worth a visit. Famous beaches are Visakhapatnam, Bheemunipatnam, Kakinada, Chirala, Kalingapatnam and Mypad.

Capital of Andhra Pradesh
Once a medieval city famous for Nawabs, Hyderabad is a modern metropolis. A revolution in etiquette is under way, recasting values. This is the city that has even been the home of a Miss World. Fortunately, gourmets have not let the Deccani cuisine, the Hyderabadi biryani in particular, pass into legend.

History of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh was, in fact, created by combining the old princely state of Hyderabad with the Telegu-speaking portions of the former state of Madras. The Chalukyas held sway till the 10th century when the Cholas seized power. In the 14th c., Muslim power reached this southern state and for centuries ruled over this princely state. It was finally taken over by a General of the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. The General's successors, called Nizams, ruled the state till Independence.

Culture of Andhra Pradesh
Beautiful crafts, vibrant religious festivals, a varied cuisine and the sonorant mother tongue, Telugu, are some of the indelible impressions of this state. Kuchipudi is the famous classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh.

Society of Andhra Pradesh
Friendly and warm, the Andhras are ancient people, who can trace their roots and history to the Mauryan period, interest in arts, crafts and dance. Andhra Pradesh is also a rich mosaic of cultures. Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus live in relative peace and harmony. Tirupati is, however, the trump card for the state's tourism industry drawing people from all over the country and worldwide. Donations from Tirupati alone, have led to the establishment of a university, several hospitals and schools.

 Handicrafts of Andhra PradeshLacquer toys, Anakapalli articles, Ikat weaving, Pembarthi Sheet Metal Ware, Nirmal pottery, Bidriwork as well as Gadhwal, Pochampalli and Dharmavaram silk saris are some of the amazing handlooms and handicrafts the state is renowned for. Durgi, Allagadda and Tirupati are three of the major centers of stone art. Telengana is particularly well known for its folk paintings. Banjara needle craft, Kalamkari, the pen-painted fabrics of Machilipatnam and Kalahasti; Silver Filigree of Karimnagar and Budithi handicraft of Srikakulam are other handicraft specimens.

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