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 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 […]
InspirationIn 1918, the 6th Andhra Maha Sabha was held in Kadapa. Sri Nookala Venkata Subbiah Padmashali, a prominent leader from Appayyaraju Peta, served as the president of the organizing committee. Following his special invitation, Sri Karyampudi Venkata Krishnayya, a poet from Cheeral and Perala regions, attended the event.• Influenced by the Andhra Maha Sabha, Venkata […]
