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About 60 kms. From Vijayawada, this is the birth place of Siddhendra Yogi, the originator of Kuchipudi dance form, famous throughout the world. A dance school by the Siddhendra Kala Kshetram trains many students every year, promoting the Kuchipudi dance form.

Kuchipudi Dance

Kuchipudi, the indigenous style of dance of Andhra Pradesh, was born in the village of Kuchelapuri or Kuchelapuram, from which it takes its name. According to legends, its founder was Sidhendra Yogi, a devotee of Lord Krishna.  He taught this dance to some Brahmin boys in the village and the descendents of those Brahmin families carried on the tradition. From its origin back in the 3rd century BC, it has remained a continuous and living dance tradition  of the Kuchipudi region.As with most Indian classical dances, Kuchipudi also has a religious connection. For a long time, it was presented only at the annual festival of certain temples in Andhra Pradesh. According to tradition, only Brahmin males could perform Kuchipudi (they would do the female roles also), and their programmes were offerings  to the deities.

How to reach Kuchipudi

Easily accessible from Srikakulam, Hyderabad, Vishakapatnam through State buses and taxis.

Where to stay in Kuchipudi

Nearest place Vijayawada offers budget and star hotels.

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