Godavarthi Sri Ramulu

Godavarthi Sri Ramulu (గొడవర్తి శ్రీరాములు)
Panchayat President, Achanta
Preceded by Godavarthi Rama Rao
Constituency Achanta ఆచంట
Personal details
Born (1953-07-19) July 19, 1953
Achanta ఆచంట, West Godavari district Andhra Pradesh[1]
Political party Telugu Desam Party
Spouse(s) Godavarthi Rukmini Devi
Children Swapna, Narendra
Residence Gandharva Mahal 17-17/B, Main Rd, Achanta, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India - 534123
Salary term = 1997 to Current

Godavarthi Sri Ramulu ((గొడవర్తి శ్రీరాములు) born July 19, 1953) is the President of Achanta Panchayat since 1997. He is currently the leader of the Achanta Panchayat in the Andhra Pradesh state, and the Mandal president of Achanta Telugu Desam Party, one of the MLA constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.[2]

Personal

Sri Ramulu was born in Achanta Map., a village near Tanuku in the West Godavari district. He earned a bachelor's degree in Commerce from the C R Reddy College, Eluru (Andhra University). His father Godavarthi Rama Rao, a famous person in the Achanta area who also served as Chairperson of Libraries of West Godavari Zilla Parishad and served as president of Achanta Panchayat in multiple terms.

Political career

In 1997, Sriramulu was elected the President of Achanta Panchayat in the West Godavari district, on a Telugu Desam Party ticket.[3]

Gandharva Mahal

Gandharva Mahal (Pedda Meda) is the home of Godavarthi Sri Ramulu and famous building of Achanta, known for its Architectural construction and splendid state of art interiors. Built in 1924 by Godavarthi Nageswara Rao (Grand father of Godavarthi Sri Ramulu) who got impressed from various renowned buildings and palaces after traveling around the country. Gandharva Mahal is famous for its paintings (Ravi Varma), beautiful mirrors, famous Piano (won silver award at the British Auction in England) and architecture. Lot of visitors around have a glance when they happen to pass by due to its new look.

Rameswara Swamy Temple

Mahasivarathri (Night of Siva) is celebrated with grandeur at the Shiva temple in Achanta. The temple is flooded with devotees during the Shivaratri festival to pray to the powerful and holy God. During the festival, people around come and spend time in the mela buying fancy things. A committee of village elders monitor the famous free lunch during the festival time with the help of donations received from various donors. Karthikamasam is the auspicious time and a jyothi is lit throughout till Shivarathri.[4] Legendary actor NTR's famous movie "Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha" theme of worshipping Lord Shiva (Achanteswarudu-Swayam Bhoo Lingam) is based on the Achanta Temple.

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.westgodavari.org/westgodavariMap.gif
  2. ↑ http://www.westgodavari.org/Census%20Htm/Achanta.htm
  3. ↑ "Personal & Political Life" (PDF).
  4. ↑ Temples of Andhra Pradesh
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