Garikapati Narasimha Rao

Dr. Garikipati Narasimha Rao "Maha Sahasraavadhani" is a Telugu Avadhani (literary performer)^[1]^[2] in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Career

He has conducted more than 150 avadhanams, including Dvigunita Avadhanam at Dallas for the American Telugu Association in 2002. Garikipati is known for his Dhāraṇā (control of the mind and the breath), which is a key requirement for performing Avadhanams.

Awards

Dr. Garikipati has been awarded titles such as Satavadhhana Geeshpati, Avadhana Sarada, and Dharanaa Brahma Raakshasa.

He was awarded a Gold Medal by the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao, for standing first in Masters of Philosophy, and received Pratibhaa Puraskaaram, both from Telugu University.

References

^ "Rich entertainer". The Hindu. 11 November 2005. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/11/stories/2005111101800200.htm. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
^ "Wordsmiths hold court". The Hindu. 23 December 2005. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/23/stories/2005122301890300.htm. Retrieved 19 April 2010.

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Name	Rao, Garikapati Narasimha
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Short description	Telugu literary performer
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