Andhra Pradesh Magazine English May 2016 | Page 5

T UGADI PURASKARAALU his Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, which fell on April 8, was celebrated with traditional fervour across the State. During the Ugadi Celebrations held in Vijayawada, the Chief Minister was present during the the recitation of the Panchangam (almanac) of the new year. On the occasion, the CM gave away Hamsa-Kalaratna awards to luminaries from various fields. In the picture. 1. A beaming CM during the Ugadi Celebrations 2. Film Artist Kanchana 3. Misro (Theatre) receiving award 4. C Narasimha Rao, psycho-analyst 5. Mimicry Artist Thota Sylvestor 6. D V Mohana Krishna (Vocal) 7. Goli Sivaram (Painting)