Etikoppaka lacquer toys

Andhra Pradesh

Kuchipudiకుచిపూడి

The classical dance-drama of Andhra Pradesh — a temple-origin and brahmin-community tradition of Kuchipudi village in Krishna district, distinguished by the Tarangam (a balanced dance on brass plates) and quick footwork.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Natyamఆంధ్ర నాట్యం

The classical temple-dance-drama tradition of Andhra Pradesh — the regional classical dance that emerged from the ancient Andhra dance form of the temple tradition.

Andhra Pradesh

Burra Kathaబుర్ర కథ

The oral-storytelling-and-dance tradition of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — a troupe-of-three performance narrating epic tales with song, dance and tambura accompaniment, developed into a propaganda medium during the Telangana Rebellion.