This volume constitutes the proceedings of academic deliberations and presented papers of the National Seminar on ‘Readings in Society and Religion of Medieval South India’. Religion as the earliest institution in human history continues to influence the lives of people in all walks even today at the dawn of 21st century. The religious sentiments, beliefs and practices will continue to have great ramifications in the maintenance of social cohesion and harmony of our country. Medieval Andhra witnessed tumultuous changes in the religious fabric and the concomitant repercussions in society were also equally significant. The papers in this volume discuss various dimensions of religion, society and culture. They are arranged chronologically and geographically. All the papers are well researched ones and add to our understanding of the Socio-Cultural aspects of religion in medieval Andhra and South India. The volume will be of interest to both serious scholars of History, Religion, Philosophy and students alike and also to a general reader.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P Chenna Reddy
Dr. Pedarapu Chenna Reddy (Born in 1959) got his Post Graduate Degree (1984) from S.K. University, Aanantapur, M.Phil. (1986), Ph.D. (1988) and P.G. Diploma in Epigraphy (1988) from S.V. University, Tirupati and P.G. Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management (2001) from Andhra University, Waltair. His book Guilds in Medieval Andhra Desa was widely acclaimed by the academicians and students alike. Dr. Reddy has to his credit more than 42 research papers on various aspects of ancient, medieval and modern history published in National and International Journals, Felicitation and Commemorative volumes. He is the life member of Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress, A.P. History Congress, Epigraphical Society of India, Numismatic Society of South India, Andhra Pradesh Janapada Sahitya Samiti, Piligrimage Society of India, Folklore Society of South Indian Languages, Ropckart Society of India, world Telugu Federation etc. He has attended the annual sessions of these and various other professional bodies and presented research Indian History Congress and presently Joint Secretary of South Indian History Congress & A.P. History Congress. He was the district Chariman and President of Lions Club International (324 D3), Vice-President Indian Red Cross Society, Srisailam. 17 M. Phil’s, and 2 Ph.D. Degrees were awarded under his guidance and 5 Ph.D’s are in advanced stage of completion. He is an active Social and academic worker and is instrumental in establishing in Government Degree College and Dr. Ambedkar Open University Study Centre in the Srisailam Project for the poor, dalilt and tribal people. He received several felicitations, and awards such as Global Telugus Glory award (1995); Sahiti Sarswati Siripi anjaneyulu State award (1999); Best Teacher Award by Bandaru Sarojini Devi Memorial Foundation (2000). Moreover, his Bio-data was published in Who is who in the world and V.I.P.’s of A.P. International (1995-96).
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