శ్రీరంగం శ్రీనివాసరావు

This document is the June 2024 issue of Bhava Veena, a monthly peer-reviewed journal (Vol. 21, Issue 6) dedicated to the study of Arts, Literature, Culture, and Language. Published in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, this edition features a collection of scholarly articles and tributes centered on Telugu literary giants and socio-cultural themes.

Key Highlights
Tribute to Sri Sri: The issue prominently features Srirangam Srinivasarao (Sri Sri), celebrating his legacy as a revolutionary poet who transformed Telugu literature with works like Mahaprasthanam. It details his life, his transition from traditional to free verse, and his significant contributions to cinema.

Literary Analysis: The journal includes critical essays on classic and modern works, such as:

An analysis of Vishwanatha Satyanarayana's famous novel Veyi Padagalu.

A study of the social perspective in Acharya Kolakaluri Enoch's novel Sarkaru Gaddi.

Discussions on the "Bhagavata Tattvam" (The philosophy of the Bhagavata) and its relevance to life's journey.

Social & Cultural Studies: Articles explore diverse cultural landscapes, including the traditional celebration of the Holi festival among the Lambada community and the history of Christian organizations in the Godavari districts.

Folk & Modern Poetry: The issue reviews contemporary works like Pallipattu Nagaraju's Yalai Poodsindi (which received the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar) and the "Vennela Ganam" of Masterji, highlighting the evolution of Dalit and folk consciousness in music and poetry.

Regional History: A dedicated section explores the revolutionary spirit of the Vayya brothers in the Janagaon region during the Telangana Armed Struggle.

Publication Details
Editor: Dr. Pitta Santhi

Chief Editor: Dr. P. Nagaiah

ISSN: 2456-4702

Focus: Bridging traditional literary values with modern social movements through academic research and creative critique.