Rayalaseema Food and Dance festival coincides with Peratasi, a month in Tamil Calendar. Rayalaseema is one of the four ecological regions of Andhra Pradesh. Chitoor, Anantpur and Kurnool are significant districts that go down in this region. Among all towns and cities, Tirupati is the centre-stage of all the festivities. The festivities here are impressive; from vast welcome to unbelievable amusement, this part of Andhra Pradesh becomes a wonderful holiday destination in the festival.
In Peratasi month, Bramhostavam of Lord Sri Venkateswara is celebrated at Tirupati. The purpose of the Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival is to honour and celebrate the flourishing and lavish art and cuisine of Rayalaseema area of Tirupati in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.
Significance of Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival
The culture and traditions of the state of Andhra Pradesh are about 400 years old. The government take steps to endorse earlier art and crafts that are on the edge of death. Consequently, this celebration is certainly a prompt of the times when the culture of this place was famous globally. A diversity of dance forms and music are displayed here. They are not only entertaining but also an eye icebreaker about the rich culture of the state. The fame of this festival has grown significantly as time passed. To participate in this festival, leading artists come from far and wide areas and show their skills.
Attractions of Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival
As Tirupati celebration draws a large number of tourists, it is taken benefit of by organising the Rayalseema Food and Dance celebration at the same time. The festival coincides with Brahmotsavam which is an imperative nine-day long festivity in Tirupati in the month of October. Thousands of people come to worship Lord Venkateswara in Brahmotsavam, when processions of the Lord are carried out all through the streets of Tirupati. Rayalseema Food and Dance Festival accordingly becomes a lead attraction during Brahmotsavam.
Brahmotsavam processions, the Rayalseema events are an outstanding opportunity to treat in the rich flavours of the food of Andhra Pradesh while enjoying the lively dances. For artists too, this festival is a chance to showcase their talent to vast crowds and gain fame.
The Government of India with the help of this festival and Brahmotsava which coincides with this festival provide a platform for the talented people and help them to raise their bar.
Connectivity of Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival
Tirupati is the mainly vital location of the celebration. It is available by flights and also has a number of relaxing hotels.
