Arts reflect Telangana’s soul, says Dy CM Bhatti

Gopanna, born in Nelakondapalli, earned eternal recognition as Bhakta Ramadasu through his devotion and devotional compositions. He remarked that the Bhadrachalam temple built by him and his keertanas continue to live in the hearts of Telugu people. 

Bhatti Vikramarka, Dy CM, Telangana

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the arts represent the soul of Telangana and affirmed that the state government is giving high priority to the promotion of arts and culture.

The Deputy Chief Minister participated in the Ramadasu Jayanthi celebrations held grandly at the LB Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, he praised Bhadrachala Ramadasu as a great composer and a pride of Telangana soil.

Bhatti Vikramarka said that after the formation of the people’s government, several measures have been taken to restore the past glory of artists and the cultural heritage of the state. Over the past two years, the government has organised numerous cultural programs under the aegis of the Sangeet Natak Akademi to communicate the state’s developmental achievements to the public. He noted that people not only participated actively in these art forms but also responded enthusiastically. Assuring continued support, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that the government would encourage the Akademi to conduct more such programs and provide necessary financial assistance.

Bhatti Vikramarka recalled that Gopanna, born in Nelakondapalli, earned eternal recognition as Bhakta Ramadasu through his devotion and devotional compositions. He remarked that the Bhadrachalam temple built by him and his keertanas continue to live in the hearts of Telugu people.

Bhatti Vikramarka further stated that after state bifurcation, the government has been officially organising such festivals to highlight the greatness of regional composers. Emphasising that arts are the lifeline of social awakening, he said Telangana has a long history of using art forms to bring awareness and solutions to issues in rural areas.

The Deputy Chief Minister observed that arts are not merely for entertainment but also serve as powerful tools for public awareness. He directed the Sangeet Natak Akademi to prepare a special action plan integrating tourism and culture by connecting UNESCO-recognised heritage sites like Ramappa Temple with ancient temples across the state.

Expressing happiness over the public’s enthusiasm toward arts, Bhatti Vikramarka assured that the government would extend full financial support for organising such cultural programmes in the future.