Tributes paid to Telugu poet Sri Sri on 43rd death anniversary

The Visakhapatnam district committee of Praja Natya Mandali on Sunday organised a cultural programme on the Beach Road to mark the 43rd death anniversary of Telugu poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, fondly known as Sri Sri.

The programme featured a series of performances highlighting Sri Sri’s literary legacy. Artistes from the Rajarajeswari Kuchipudi dance troupe and the Muthyalu Ragini group presented Kuchipudi recitals, while Praja Natya Mandali artistes rendered songs inspired by the poet’s works.

M. Chanti, district secretary of Praja Natya Mandali, and Francis, district president of Sahiti Sravanthi, paid floral tributes to Sri Sri. Organisers said the programme was part of Kalala Keratalu, a monthly cultural platform aimed at promoting literature, arts and progressive cultural traditions.