Who wrote Telugu version of Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata was compiled between the 3rd century BCE and 3rd century CE and is regarded as one of the longest poems ever written. The Mahabharata is translated by a Trinity of poets known as Kavitrayam. It was translated into Telugu by Nannayya, Tikkana and Yerrapragada.
What is the meaning of Kavitrayam?
trinity of poets
Kavitrayam (Telugu: కవిత్రయం) is a Telugu expression for trinity of poets. Kavitrayam popularly refers to the poets who translated the great epic Mahabharata into Telugu. The group/trinity consists of Nannayya, Tikkana and Yerrapragada.
What was Andhra Pradesh during Mahabharata?
Andhra (Telugu: ఆంధ్ర) was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. It was a southern kingdom, currently identified as Indian state of Telangana Asmaka Janapada which got its name from. Andhra communities are also mentioned in the Vayu and Matsya Purana.
What are some of the best Mahabharata books in Telugu?
Andhra Mahabharatam of kavi traya (Nannayya, Tikkana, Errapragada). Vyasa Mahabharatam two renderings are there in Telugu, both in prose. Sankshipta Mahabharatam published by Gita Press – two huge volumes with elaborate detail. Vyasa Mahabharatam full translation published by Gita Press. And many more.
How many parvams are there in Telugu Mahabharatam?
A hundred years after Errapragada completed the second half of Aranya Parvam.Thus there are eighteen parvams in Telugu Mahabharatam, written by three poets known famously as Kavi trayam, meaning three poets. It is generally believed that Tikkana is the greatest Telugu poet of all times.
Which is the greatest Telugu Book of all time?
This Telugu Mahabharatam is also considered as the greatest Telugu Book of all times by many scholars. The first five parvams are known as Adi Panchakam, the next six are known as Yuddha Shatkam and the last seven are known as Shanthi Saptakam.
Why should I read the Mahabharata?
The language is simple, easy to understand and fast moving Once you will read this book, your several myths created by the TV serials, face book fan groups, modern day retelling would break like anything. Bibek Debroy’s BORI critical edition Mahabharata – It is available in 10 volumes on Amazon.
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