Vedavyasudu - Drama By Sri Vaishnavi Cultural Association

The Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, the Boyi Bheemanna Sahitya Peetham, the Sahitya Nidhi Academy and the Department of Culture are jointly organizing a drama festival, where several theater groups will take part. On the third day, that is on the 21st, a drama Vedavyasudu, will be presented by Sri Vaishnavi Cultural Association. There will be several dramas on the subsequent days until the 24th September.

Vedavyasudu is a dance drama. It presents the life history of saint Vyasa to us. He was born to Satyavathi and king Dasa. Immediately after his brith, he took to penance, and went to forest. He returned several years later, and married Ambika, Ambalika, and Ghrutanchi, and gives birth to Dhrutarastra, Panduraju, and Vidura respectively. He translated vedas into stories and upanishats, that helped common men. He divided and described vedas in detail. The word 'Veda' was prefixed to his name by people, as mark of respect to his knowledge, and thereafter he was called Vedavyasa. He wrote Mahabharatha, and invented Bhagavatgita from it. He is quite popular till date.

Ponnala Ramasubba Reddy, renowned theater artist, will preside over the function as chief guest. There will be several cash awards and mementos given away to the best performers at the end of the festival. The best drama will get a cash award of Rs. 25,000, the 2nd prize is Rs. 15,000, and the 3rd is Rs. 10,000. Individual awards will be given to the best actor, best actress, best child artist, best villain, best music director, best director, and best stage designer.

Natural poet Mallemala will be awarded with the Bheemanna Literary Award this year. Please contact 2323-0435/2323-0641 for further details.