నాయని కృష్ణ కుమారి

This executive summary provides an overview of the January 2026 edition of Bhava Veena, a peer-reviewed monthly journal dedicated to the study of arts, literature, culture, and language.

Overview
The January 2026 issue (Vol. 23, Issue 01) pays special tribute to the late Nayani Krishna Kumari, a prominent Telugu scholar, writer, and former Vice-Chancellor of Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University. The journal features 28 scholarly articles covering a diverse range of topics from classical literature to contemporary social issues.

Key Thematic Areas
Literary Analysis & Translation:

An exploration of the history and significance of Telugu translation literature and the contributions of various translators.

Critical reviews of works by classical poets like Nannaya and Dhurjati, as well as modern figures like Dasarathi and Boyi Bhimanna.

Cultural & Religious Studies:

Research into the significance of village deities in primitive societies and their evolution in tribal cultures.

A historical study of the influence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism in the lower Krishna river basin.

Social & Identity Issues:

Multiple articles focused on Dalit and BC (Backward Classes) poetry and their role in social movements and identity formation.

Analysis of women’s consciousness in modern stories and the portrayal of tribal women’s lives.

Media & Education:

A specialized study on the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) within the field of journalism and mass communication.

Editorial Leadership
Honourable Editor: Dr. Pitta Santhi

Chief Editor: Dr. Payarda Nagaiah

Publication Details: ISSN No. 2456-4702; RNI No. APTEL/2003/12253.