Sunday, August 23, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Great People from my Native Place
Gottipati Brahmaiah: Gottipati Brahmaiah or Gottipati Brahmayya was a freedom fighter, popularly known as Ryotu Pedda (Leader of Farmers). He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982. Born in Ghantasala (Divi Taluka of Krishna district) in Andhra Pradesh, India. he was educated at Noble High School, Machilipatnam, he organized the library movement and the adult education movement in 1917. He was also the President of District Congress Committee during 1922-1923. He was the founder of the Khadi Consumers' and Producers' Society at Ghantasala and became President of Krishna Khadi Board during 1923-1929.
Brahmaiah was one of the pioneers of the Zamindari Ryot Movement. He participated in the boycott of the Simon Commission in 1927. He was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year and six months in 1930 for participating in the black flag demonstration against the then Governor’s visit to Machilipatnam.[citation needed] He suffered imprisonment in Rajahmundry, Berhampore and Vellore jails. He again took part in the Civil disobedience movement and was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment in Rajahmundry, Bellary, Madras and Cuddalore jails. He was responsible for the temple entry of Harijans at Ghantasala in 1933. He was General Secretary of Andhra Provincial Congress Committee during 1937-1940. He was again detained for participating in Quit India movement in 1942 and placed in Vellore and Thanjavur prisons.
After independence, Mr Brahmaiah became President of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee in 1962. He served as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from 1964 to 1968. Mr.Brahmaiah was conferred with a doctrate "Kalaprapoorna" by Andhra University. Mr Brahmaiah 's autobiography "Naa Jeevana Nauka" is well read and was published in a leading telugu daily "Andhra Jyothi" in Late 1970s.
U.V. Warlu: Shri Uppala Venkateswarlu, popularly known as “U.V. Warlu” was born in Ghantasala Village, Krishna Dist., AP on 16th December, 1927. After Graduation he did his DMIT (now B.Tech) from Madras Institute of Technology with distinction and 2nd rank.
Shri U.V. Warlu was Vice-President and Chairman, Apex Forum of IETE 2003-04. He was the Chairman of the Centre for the record four terms i.e. for the year 1984-85, 1985-86, 1990-91 and 1991-92. He has been elected to the IETE Council as a Member and served as Vice-President for the year 1985-87, 1997-2000 and 2001-2004. In admiration of his services to the Electronic Industry in general and IETE, Hyderabad Centre in particular the annual Endowment Lecture has been instituted in his name in the year 1996. So far, nine lectures were organized in the IETE at Hyderabad. Shri U.V. Warlu’s contribution to the IETE, Hyderabad Centre has been immense.
He served as Chairman for 12 leading Companies. Shri U.V. Warlu went abroad several times either for training or as a Member of study groups or as adviser for presenting papers at International conventions etc. He was Chairman of numerous Committees / Panels / Working groups appointed by DAE, DOE, DST, DNES etc. He has published around 15 technical papers and around 20 policy papers on Electronics and Energy subjects. Shri Warlu was the first recipient of the Nayudamma Award in 1986 for services in the area of Electronics and Energy by Indo-Japanese Friendship Association. With an objective to promote educational facilities in the State Shri Warlu has established a Foundation called “Warlu Educational Foundation”. To begin with, in token of his love for his native village, Shri Warlu has established an Industrial Training Centre at Ghantasala which started functioning from 1997-98.
He has been instrumental for the tremendous progress made by this Centre. Shri U.V. Warlu passed away on 2nd October, 2004. The Hyderabad Centre of the IETE lost a great visionary and an elderly guide.
Brahmaiah was one of the pioneers of the Zamindari Ryot Movement. He participated in the boycott of the Simon Commission in 1927. He was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for one year and six months in 1930 for participating in the black flag demonstration against the then Governor’s visit to Machilipatnam.[citation needed] He suffered imprisonment in Rajahmundry, Berhampore and Vellore jails. He again took part in the Civil disobedience movement and was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment in Rajahmundry, Bellary, Madras and Cuddalore jails. He was responsible for the temple entry of Harijans at Ghantasala in 1933. He was General Secretary of Andhra Provincial Congress Committee during 1937-1940. He was again detained for participating in Quit India movement in 1942 and placed in Vellore and Thanjavur prisons.
After independence, Mr Brahmaiah became President of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee in 1962. He served as Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from 1964 to 1968. Mr.Brahmaiah was conferred with a doctrate "Kalaprapoorna" by Andhra University. Mr Brahmaiah 's autobiography "Naa Jeevana Nauka" is well read and was published in a leading telugu daily "Andhra Jyothi" in Late 1970s.
U.V. Warlu: Shri Uppala Venkateswarlu, popularly known as “U.V. Warlu” was born in Ghantasala Village, Krishna Dist., AP on 16th December, 1927. After Graduation he did his DMIT (now B.Tech) from Madras Institute of Technology with distinction and 2nd rank.
Shri U.V. Warlu was Vice-President and Chairman, Apex Forum of IETE 2003-04. He was the Chairman of the Centre for the record four terms i.e. for the year 1984-85, 1985-86, 1990-91 and 1991-92. He has been elected to the IETE Council as a Member and served as Vice-President for the year 1985-87, 1997-2000 and 2001-2004. In admiration of his services to the Electronic Industry in general and IETE, Hyderabad Centre in particular the annual Endowment Lecture has been instituted in his name in the year 1996. So far, nine lectures were organized in the IETE at Hyderabad. Shri U.V. Warlu’s contribution to the IETE, Hyderabad Centre has been immense.
He served as Chairman for 12 leading Companies. Shri U.V. Warlu went abroad several times either for training or as a Member of study groups or as adviser for presenting papers at International conventions etc. He was Chairman of numerous Committees / Panels / Working groups appointed by DAE, DOE, DST, DNES etc. He has published around 15 technical papers and around 20 policy papers on Electronics and Energy subjects. Shri Warlu was the first recipient of the Nayudamma Award in 1986 for services in the area of Electronics and Energy by Indo-Japanese Friendship Association. With an objective to promote educational facilities in the State Shri Warlu has established a Foundation called “Warlu Educational Foundation”. To begin with, in token of his love for his native village, Shri Warlu has established an Industrial Training Centre at Ghantasala which started functioning from 1997-98.
He has been instrumental for the tremendous progress made by this Centre. Shri U.V. Warlu passed away on 2nd October, 2004. The Hyderabad Centre of the IETE lost a great visionary and an elderly guide.
About Me
I am Chittibabu, born and brough up at my native place Ghantasala. My fahter visveswara rao is a school teacher, mother aruna kumari is house wife. I had one sister mahati kumari. We are fun and loving family. There is no secracy in between of us. Especially my father is my strength and he like my friend.
Sister was married and she had 2 lovely twins girls "Babbu" and "Bannu". I got married on 17th March 2006 with Sita Bhavani. She is from Kodali near to my native. My Parents feel she is like their Daughter.
With God's Grace things are fine in all aspects.
Sister was married and she had 2 lovely twins girls "Babbu" and "Bannu". I got married on 17th March 2006 with Sita Bhavani. She is from Kodali near to my native. My Parents feel she is like their Daughter.
With God's Grace things are fine in all aspects.
Visiting places near to my native place
MANGINAPUDI BEACH: Located near Machilipatnam, lakhs of pilgrims take a holy dip here in the sea during Magha Poornami, as it is ideal for sea bathing. Fabric printing with natural colours known as Kalamkari and gold covering are the major village industries, famous worldwide. The Panduranga Swamy Temple, which is said to be similar to the temple at Pandaripur, is a famous pilgrim center.
HAMSALA DEEVI: This is the sacred place where the riverKrishna Confluences into the Bay of Bengal. Most beautiful destination. Lakhs of Pilgrimsworship the lord Venugopala Swamy on Magha Poornima.
MOPIDEVI: A famous Subramanyeswara Temple and Sakaleswara Shivalingam attracts number of pilgrims. It is believed that these Gods blessings are most powerful.
SRIKAKULAM: The temple of Andhra Maha Vishnu is very famous. It is said that the literary clasic "Amuktamalyada" written by king Sri Krishna Devaraya was the out come of the inspiration of this temple. It is situated on banks of the river Krishna. There are two famous temples namely Andhra Maha Vishnu Temple and Srikakuleswara Swamy Temple.
About my Village Ghantasala
Ghantasala, is a town and Mandal headquarters in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 21 km west of Machilipatnam. It is a rare and reputed center forBuddhist sculptures. Boswell of the East India Company first reported Ghantasala as a historical site in 1870-71. Alexander Rea excavated the stupa at Ghantasala, which had a circumference of 112 feet and a height of 23 feet. The remains of an important Buddhist stupa and sculptural slabs were found in 1919-20
Ghantasala was once a flourishing town of Indo-Roman trade as well as an important religious centre. The Buddhist relics and the Hindu structures at the place reveal its past glory. Carved limestone columns belonging to pillared halls associated with Buddhist monastic establishments (2-3rd centuries BCE ) have been discovered. The ruined Maha Chaitya or stupa that was excavated here is of a unique design. A cube of solid bricks is set in the centre, inscribed with 12 constellations of the zodiac
The chaityas had a texture and size unique to the Satavahana times and had separate dwelling places for Buddhist monks in the complex. All walls were found to have beautiful plastering with superfine lime mortar. A three-dimensional limestone carved structure, embellished on the dome portion of the stupa had two garland bearers, a dhamma chakra and a miniature stupa on a throne in the middle. Objects such as a four-by-three-feet 'Purna Kalasa' containing lotus flowers, indicating the birth of Gautama Buddha were also discovered. The stupa had concentric inner wheels radiating towards a central chamber.
Some of the carved slabs have found their way to museums in Paris and London.
Now Ghantasala has its own MUSEUM which contains some of the important BUDDHIST STUPA and sculptural slabs found in recent years. The Andhra Pradesh Government recognizes this village as one of the tourist centres.
There is a temple for Lord shiva named as JALADHEESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE which was built by devathas and is called as chinna kasi. In this temple lord Shiva and goddess Parvathi are placed on the same peetham.
Ghantasala was once a flourishing town of Indo-Roman trade as well as an important religious centre. The Buddhist relics and the Hindu structures at the place reveal its past glory. Carved limestone columns belonging to pillared halls associated with Buddhist monastic establishments (2-3rd centuries BCE ) have been discovered. The ruined Maha Chaitya or stupa that was excavated here is of a unique design. A cube of solid bricks is set in the centre, inscribed with 12 constellations of the zodiac
The chaityas had a texture and size unique to the Satavahana times and had separate dwelling places for Buddhist monks in the complex. All walls were found to have beautiful plastering with superfine lime mortar. A three-dimensional limestone carved structure, embellished on the dome portion of the stupa had two garland bearers, a dhamma chakra and a miniature stupa on a throne in the middle. Objects such as a four-by-three-feet 'Purna Kalasa' containing lotus flowers, indicating the birth of Gautama Buddha were also discovered. The stupa had concentric inner wheels radiating towards a central chamber.
Some of the carved slabs have found their way to museums in Paris and London.
Now Ghantasala has its own MUSEUM which contains some of the important BUDDHIST STUPA and sculptural slabs found in recent years. The Andhra Pradesh Government recognizes this village as one of the tourist centres.
There is a temple for Lord shiva named as JALADHEESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE which was built by devathas and is called as chinna kasi. In this temple lord Shiva and goddess Parvathi are placed on the same peetham.
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