Mr. Aleti Venkata Narayana Padmashali (A.V. Narayana) was born into a humble weaving family. Through sheer determination and hard work, he showcased his talent, pursued higher education, and rose to the esteemed rank of an IPS officer—an achievement that brings pride to the entire Padmashali community. He completed his PUC studies in his hometown, always […]
Mr. Gini Ramamurthy is a distinguished social worker and highly educated leader, widely respected among the Padmashali community for his dedication and multifaceted contributions. He serves as an inspiring guide for future generations. Known for his gentle speech, friendly demeanor, and unwavering commitment to service, he approaches every responsibility with discipline and a unique style. […]
Among the prominent figures who awakened and inspired the Padmashali community even before India gained independence, Sri Guntaka Narasayya Pantulu stands out. A true karmayogi, he devoted his entire life to the upliftment of Padmashali weavers. Yet, today’s generation knows very little about this man who tirelessly struggled so that Padmashalis could live with freedom […]
One of the prominent leaders of the handloom movement, K.S. Pragada Kotayya, fought against the oppressive policies of the British government. He is a gem that the Padmashali community can proudly cherish. In April 1951, he led a historic 75-day satyagraha with 10,000 handloom workers in front of the Madras Legislative Assembly. Due to Kotayya’s […]
Guiding Light for the Padmashali Community – The Pillar of Support Acharya Konda Lakshman Bapuji, a great philanthropist who embraced service as the ultimate purpose in life, is renowned for his unwavering commitment to uplifting the underprivileged and marginalized communities. His visionary ideas have always been focused on their advancement, and his work has inspired […]
Sri Aakurati Ranganayaka Swamy PadmashaliFirst All-India Padmashali Conference (Pullampet, 1921) Sri Nookala Venkata Subbiah PadmashaliSecond All-India Padmashali Conference (Mangalgiri, 1923) Sri Tadiparthi Sriramulu SrestiThird All-India Padmashali Conference (Kanchipuram, 1924) Sri Chunchu Venkata Ranga SrestiFourth All-India Padmashali Conference (Pedana, 1925) Sri A.K. Chengalvaraya SresthiFifth All-India Padmashali Conference (Kanchipuram, 1927) Rao Bahadur Sri Damodara Krishnamurthy PadmashaliSixth All-India […]
The Padmashali Seva Samaj Trust in Secunderabad is a shining example of a collective effort driven by the determination to serve society and uplift the community. The vision and efforts of prominent Padmashali leaders such as K.S. Addagattla Narasayya and Sri Nomula Swami Das laid the foundation for the organization. They sought to provide financial […]
• In 1943, during the first meeting of the Padmashali Youth Association in Hyderabad, Sri Konda Lakshman Bapuji proposed a resolution for the establishment of the Padmashali building and student hostels.• This resolution gained momentum during the Third Nizam State Padmashali Conference held in Sirisilla in 1945.• In 1947, a piece of land measuring 1200 […]
• The All India Padmashali Association is guided by Acharya Konda Lakshman Bapuji.• One president is elected to represent the association, and 14 vice presidents, four general secretaries, one treasurer, several joint secretaries, and committee members are also appointed to ensure representation from all regions. The All India Padmashali Association is organized into 19 distinct […]
• The first Padmashali Youth Conference was held in Hyderabad on September 13, 14, and 15, 1929, as part of the All India Padmashali Grand Conference. It was presided over by Sri Pendem Venkataramulu (Cheeral).• In September 1937, the second All India Padmashali Youth Conference took place in Kambam, Besthwarapupeta, Kurnool district, under the leadership […]
