Telugu language
Telugu is spoken across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and by people around the world. Language connects many families through conversation, literature, cinema and song.
Home / CultureDiscover our roots.
మన సంస్కృతి
Discover our roots.
Traditions we carry with us.
మన సంస్కృతిFrom the festivals we celebrate and the food we share to the Telugu words, songs and stories we grew up with, our traditions keep us connected to home and give the next generation something meaningful to carry forward.
మన సంస్కృతి
Language, festivals and the details that feel familiar.A starting point for discovery.
Festivals that bring us together
Telugu festivals fill the year with colour, food, music and family traditions. Sankranti celebrates the harvest with muggulu, kites and festive meals. Ugadi welcomes the Telugu New Year with pachadi and new beginnings. Bathukamma is known for its beautiful flower arrangements and songs, while Vinayaka Chavithi, Dasara and Deepavali bring families and friends together for prayer, celebration and shared food.
From avakaya to ariselu
Telugu food is bold, comforting and full of variety. It stretches from spicy avakaya pickles, pappu, pulusu and vegetable curries to breakfast favourites such as idli, dosa, pesarattu and upma. Festive tables bring their own treats, from boorelu and ariselu to payasam, laddus and many family recipes passed down through generations.