Sri Krishna Devaraya 500th Pattabhisheka Utsavalu – Coronation of Sri Krishnadevaraya

The Government of Andhra Pradesh is celebrating the 500^th coronation anniversary (Pattabhisheka Varshikotsavam) of Sri Krishna Devaraya, the famous King of Vijayanagara empire. His reign (July 26, 1509-1529) was known as Golden Era in the first Hindu Kingdom of South India. Sri Krishna Devaraya, was born in Hampi (now in Karnataka), belonged to Tuluva dynasty.

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, will inaugurate the month-long celebrations in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, on July 5, 2010. Special programs are held on July 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th in Telugu Lalita Kala Thoranam, Public Gardens, Hyderabad.