Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad

Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad
Born
Rallabandi Venkateswara Prasada Raju

1961 (1961) [1]
Nemali, Gampalagudem mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died(2015-03-15)15 March 2015[2]
Occupation(s)Director of the Department of Culture (United Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana)
Parents
  • Rallabandi Ramakoteeswararaju (father)
  • Rallabandi Ratnavardhanamma (mother)

Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad (born Rallabandi Venkateswara Prasada Raju)[3] was an Indian poet and Avadhani. He performed over 500 'Avadhanams,' which include satavadhanam (hundred-fold concentration) and dvisatavadhanam (two-hundred-fold concentration). Additionally, he has showcased his mastery in various avadhanas, such as navarasavadhanam (nine-fold concentration) and astadasavadhanam (eighteen-fold concentration), among others.[4] He achieved a Doctor of Philosophy from Osmania University through a rigorous exploration of the topic titled "Avadhana Vidya - Aaramba Vikaasaalu."[5] He was known by the title, "Avadhana RaaRaaju" (King of Kings of Avadhanam). He is survived by wife Nagini Devi and sons Ramakoteswara Raju and Samvaran Kashyap.

  1. ^ "అవధాన రారాజు అస్తమయం". Sakshi (in Telugu). 16 March 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Rallabandi Kavitha Prasad passes away". The Hindu. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  3. ^ "These Beautiful Lines Are Proof That Rallabandi Kavita Prasad Is A Poet Who Has No Comparison!".
  4. ^ "Litterateur Rallabandi Passes Away". The New Indian Express. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  5. ^ "ఆయనను 'పలకరిస్తే పద్యం!". తెలంగాణ. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2023.