Culture & celebrations
Parvathipuram Manyam district: formed in 2022In the district
The district site says it was formed on 04.04.2022 in north-eastern Andhra Pradesh, with Parvathipuram as its headquarters, parts coming from Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts, and 15 revenue mandals.
Read source ↗Neighbouring Vizianagaram: music and lettersWider city / region
Incredible India’s Vizianagaram page says the Pusapati rulers were patrons of Carnatic music and links the town with Telugu literature, especially Gurajada Apparao. Part of Parvathipuram Manyam was carved from Vizianagaram district, so this is neighbouring context.
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