This document is the April 2025 edition of Bhava Veena, a monthly peer-reviewed journal (Vol. 22, Issue 04) dedicated to the study of Arts, Literature, Culture, and Language. Published in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, the journal serves as a platform for academic research and critical analysis of Telugu and Indian heritage.
Core Themes & Academic Contributions
The edition features a diverse array of scholarly articles and analyses, primarily focusing on:
Literary Analysis: Critical examinations of seminal works, including Sri Sri’s Maha Prasthanam and Kandukuri Veeresalingam’s Rajasekhara Charitra.
Social & Gender Studies: Significant focus on the portrayal of women in literature, specifically the empowerment of Dalit women and the socio-economic reflections in Malathi Chendur’s novels.
History & Architecture: Technical studies on temple architecture, notably the Thirunallûr Kalyânasundharçswarar Mâda Temple in Tamil Nadu.
Linguistics & Folklore: Research into modern Indian scripts and the evolution of folk literature in mass media.
Publication Details
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Payarda Nagaiah