Cultural performances mark Mahakavi Gurajada’s 164th birth anniversary in Vijayawada

Cultural performances marked the 164th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahakavi Gurajada Venkata Apparao at the A.P. Congress Office in Vijayawada on Monday (September 21, 2026).

Songs were presented on the life and works of Gurajada Apparao, accompanied by traditional drum performances.

Speaking on the occasion, APCC vice-president and administration in-charge Kolanukonda Shivaji said Gurajada Apparao, through his writings, boldly exposed the social, economic, and gender inequalities and brought about significant social awareness through his literature.

He recalled Gurajada’s message, “A nation is not the soil; it is its people,” and said it remains relevant even today, nearly 85 years after the poet’s demise. He said it was remarkable that Gurajada’s works continue to receive widespread public admiration and relevance.

Shivaji stated that Gurajada Apparao’s writings should be included as part of the curriculum in NCERT and CBSE schools to promote patriotism, social awareness, and progressive values among the younger generation.