ప్రభుత్వ డిగ్రీ కళాశాల : కుప్పం చిత్తూరు జిల్లా || జాతీయ సదస్సు - ఫిబ్రవరి 2026

This document is a special net edition of the Bhavaveena journal, published in February 2026, documenting the proceedings of a national seminar held at Government Degree College, Kuppam. The central theme of the publication is "Telugu Novel - Social Consciousness" (Telugu Navala - Samajika Chaitanyam).

Key Highlights
Purpose: The journal serves as a comprehensive scholarly record of the evolution of the Telugu novel, specifically analyzing how this literary form has reflected and driven social change over the last 140 years.

Editorial Leadership: Edited by Dr. A. Chandra Babu (Kuppam Govt. Degree College), with contributions and forewords from prominent literary figures like Dr. V.R. Rasani.

Scope of Research: The collection includes approximately 61 research papers covering a vast array of thematic areas, including:

Historical & Political Evolution: From the first Telugu novels like Sri Rangaraja Charitramu (1872) to novels reflecting the National Movement and the Nizam’s rule (e.g., Prajala Manishi).

Social Reform & Identity: Extensive analysis of Dalit, Bahujan, Tribal (Adivasi), and Minority consciousness in literature.

Feminist Perspectives: Comparative studies on female autonomy in the works of Chalam and Viswanatha Satyanarayana, and the evolution of women's empowerment in modern narratives.

Psychological & Modern Trends: Deep dives into "Stream of Consciousness" and psychological realism, notably in Dr. V.R. Rasani's Swapnajeevi.

Global/Contemporary Issues: The impact of globalization (e.g., Dollar Kodalu) and the struggles of the agrarian crisis (e.g., Neeru Nela Manishi).