Annamayya Pada Kusumala
(The Floral Offering of Annamayya’s Verses)
On the auspicious occasion of the 617th birth anniversary of Shree Tallapaka Annamacharya, Radha Krishna Temple of NC presents “Annamayya Pada Kusumala” — a symbolic garland woven from the fragrant verses of the saint-poet’s devotional compositions.
📍 Venue: Radha Krishna Temple of NC – 23 Radhika Way, Apex, NC
Born in 1408 CE in Tallapaka, Andhra Pradesh, Annamacharya is widely revered as the first known composer in Telugu literature and a pioneering Bhakti saint-poet of the Venkateswara tradition. He authored over 32,000 songs offered at the divine feet of Lord Venkateswara. His compositions are not only lyrical masterpieces but also embody deep philosophical insights, social reform, and unwavering devotion. He transformed the divine experience into poetry, making spirituality accessible to the masses.