GUNTUR: Karampudi village in Guntur district is all set to host the five-day Palnati Veeraradhana Utsavalu from November 17 to 21, to mark the famous Palnati Yuddham (battle of Palnadu). The famous Palnati Yuddham was fought between brothers Nalagama Raju and Malideva Raju in 1182 CE on the banks of Naguleru stream at Karampudi village.
The Palnati Yuddham will be relived through plays and dance programmes during the five-day celebrations. According to history, Brahma Naidu, a minister of Malideva Raju and who played a major role in the battle, had started Chapakudu reforms under which people of upper and lower castes will partake of food together.
Palnati Yuddham war heroes Jaffar and Fareed constructed Palnati Veerula Gudi at Karampudi. The residents of Palnadu have been organising Palnati Veeraradhana Utsavalu to remember the sacrifices of martyrs. They worship the swords, knives and other weapons used in the Palnati Yuddham during the five-day celebrations.
Palnati Veerula Gudi EO Ch Mallikharjuna Reddy said Brahma Naidu was the first reformer of India as he tried to eliminate untouchability and he went into exile after losing a cock fight. He said Pidugu Tharun Chennakesava, priest of peetham, will hoist the flag to inaugurate the Palnati Veeraradhana Utasavalu on November 17.
“The Palnati Yuddham will be relived through Rayabaram on November 18, Chapakudu will be held on November 19 and a cock fight on November 20,” the EO said. He said all arrangements have been made for the event and added that large number of pilgrims from AP and TS are expected to turn up for the Utsavalu.
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The Palnati Yuddham will be relived through plays and dance programmes during the five-day celebrations
Chapakudu will be held on November 19, where people of upper and lower castes will partake of food together