Andhra Pradesh to host ‘Telugu Mahotsavam’ at Undavalli Caves on July 25, 26
The Andhra Pradesh government is organizing 'Telugu Mahotsavam,' a cultural festival at Undavalli Caves on July 25 and 26. The event aims to promote the Telugu language and cultural heritage among the youth.
Why it matters
It highlights state-level efforts to preserve regional linguistic identity amidst concerns over the declining use of mother tongues.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh has said that the State government is organising Telugu Mahotsavam, a State-level cultural festival, to preserve the richness of the Telugu language and its cultural heritage for future generations.
Mr. Durgesh, along with Andhra Pradesh State Cultural and Creative Committee Chairperson Podapati Tejaswini, unveiled the official poster for the festival, which will be held at the historic Undavalli Caves, near Mangalagiri in Guntur district, on July 25 and 26.
Describing Telugu Mahotsavam as a unique celebration of the Telugu language and culture, the Minister said the event would bring together the language’s literary wealth, artistic traditions, folk heritage and creative excellence on a single platform. He said the festival aimed to inspire students and young people to appreciate the richness of their mother tongue and use Telugu more widely in their daily lives.
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