Quick Facts

Culture

• Arts and Literature:
  • Birthplace of the Telugu language grammar and poetry.
  • Great poet Nannayya Bhattarakudu ("Adi Kavi" - the first poet of Telugu literature) is associated with Rajahmundry.
• Traditional Arts: Kuchipudi dance, Carnatic music, and traditional painting thrive here.
• Festivals:
  • Godavari Pushkaralu
  • Ugadi, Sankranti, Vijayadashami and various local temple festivals.