Parampara Series – Andhri
Parampara Series – Andhri or Andhri is a national festival of music and dance held in Hyderabad, India. It is organised by renowned Kuchipudi dancers Raja Reddy and Radha Reddy. It is a 3-day, annual event is held at Ravindra Bharathi auditorium. There is another Parampara festival held in New Delhi which started in 1976. History. Bharata Muni described the characteristics of a madhyama graama janya "jati" or Raaga called "Andhri". The dance style of this region was also mentioned by Bharatamuni in Natya Sastra. The raasa nrityam of the Andhra's was perhaps danced to the  music set in the Andhra Jati (present day Kalyani), and Andhri Raaga became the ancient Andhra contribution to the Indian classical music, hence the organisers have given the title ‘ANDHRI’ to our Music and Dance Festival, and started it in 2007. The Festival. The 3-day festival has renowned artists from Hindustani and Carnatic genres performing at the festival.