Konaseema (Telugu: కోనసీమ) is a delta located in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This delta is surrounded on all sides by waters (of Godavari and the Bay of Bengal). Konaseema is very near to the,District head quarters Kakinada.
Konaseema is famous for its scenic greenery and vedic scholars. The origin of the name may be from Telugu word "Kona" meaning corner which resembles its shape. The northern side is bounded by Gautami Godavari and southern side is bounded by Vasista Godavari. It is one of most fertile lands present in Coromandel Coast. The entire region is rich in Coconut trees, Mango groves,Cashew and paddy fields.Until the 1996 cyclone which hit the area badly, the delta is also renowned for itscoconut production. Even now, Konaseema is known after its coconut production and hence goes the phrase Konaseema Kobbaraaku which signifies the prominence of Konaseema in coconut production. One of the most significant components of Konaseema culture is the food; a unique part of the cuisine is its reliance on abundant local produce and sea food. There are delicacies made using Plantain flowers.
One has to witness a particular religious festival during "Kaartika Maasam", when women wake up before dawn, pray at a temple and light small lamps made of cotton dipped in cow ghee placed in a plantain stem and left floating in the canals. It has to be seen and cannot be described when you see floating lights, hundreds of them, lighting up a canal. All of this activity is completely natural and blends into the environment(bio-degradable).
The major towns which constitute Konaseema are Amalapuram, Ravulapalem, Razole, Mummidivaram, and Kothapeta. Other important centers are Uppalaguptam, Katrenikona, Mamidikuduru, Appanapalli, Ambhajipeta Komaragiripatnam etc., Komaragiripatnam is one of the picnic spot (Beach) in konasema
Konaseema Abhivrudhi Sadhana Samithi Formation:
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| Paluri Satyanandam Fouder |
KASS is a thought of Paluri Satyanandam and eminent six people. KASS is working for integrated development of Konaseema. Konaseeam is a
historical and a specific traditional, a separate attracted culture which was seperated from other part of country. this place was well known heartfull hospitality to each and every one. At present by the globalization atmosphere to be changing the Konaseema culture and also the Konaseema people for lively-hood migrate to different places, because of non availability of employment in this area. Konaseema till today not developed as a provision of employment. Recently the Govt. of India searching by their Petroleum Department i.e., ONGC, GAIL and other private companies digging for natural resources of Konaseema, by this activity the greenery, healthy environment is disturbing.
KASS Founders:
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| M. Ayaaji Vema, Ex. M.L.A. Honble Chairmen |
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| Aanala Dharmarao Vice Chairmen |
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| K. Gangadhararao General Secretary. |
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| Vadapalli Suribabu Joint Secretary |
