Honoring Mahakavi Gurajada On His Birth Anniversary Today

Today marks the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Gurajada Venkata Apparao, born on September 21, 1862, in Rayavaram, Anakapalle. A pioneer of modern Telugu literature, he revolutionized it with his play ‘Kanyasulkam.’ Gurajada challenged social evils and inspired patriotism through works like ‘Desamunu Preminchumanna,’ promoting reform.