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 […]
The Importance of Handloom Workers in a Democratic System • Following India’s independence, handloom workers gained social freedom, but their lives remained a struggle due to persistent oppression and exploitation. • In regions under the Nizam’s rule, including present-day Andhra Pradesh, many handloom families lived in large numbers, but faced significant hardships due to the […]
• In the Telangana region, thousands of Padmashalis were forced to migrate to other states like Sholapur, Mumbai, and Ahmednagar due to the oppression and humiliation imposed by village authorities. • From the 18th century until the struggle for independence, Padmashalis did not find freedom from the oppressive system of bonded labor. • Around 1936-37, […]
• The Padmashali community is capable of excelling in any field they choose. • In ancient times, when modern medicine did not exist, people heavily relied on Ayurvedic treatments for their health needs. • Many Padmashalis have gained exceptional skills in the field of Ayurvedic medicine. • Around 1931, the Nizam government collected information about […]
