Est. 2024 · Hyderabad, Telangana

సంస్కృతి ఉత్సవం,
భవిష్యత్తుకు ప్రేరణ Samskruti Utsavam · Bhavishyattuku Prerana

Kovida Arts & Cultural Academy — Hyderabad's premier institution preserving classical dance, folk traditions, and the living heritage of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

1000+
Artists Supported
15+
Years Legacy
57+
Art Forms
🌍
World Records
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కూచిపూడి భరతనాట్యం పేరని శివతాండవం కొలాటాలు ఒగ్గు కథ బుర్రకథ గుస్సాడి నృత్యం బోనాలు జాతర బతుకమ్మ లంబాడి నృత్యం కూచిపూడి భరతనాట్యం పేరని శివతాండవం కొలాటాలు ఒగ్గు కథ బుర్రకథ గుస్సాడి నృత్యం బోనాలు జాతర బతుకమ్మ లంబాడి నృత్యం
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Our Story

Where Tradition
Meets Artistry

Kovida Arts & Cultural Academy was born from a passion for preserving India's classical and folk heritage. Founded under the Kovida Group, we are a vibrant platform where ancient art forms are taught, celebrated, and brought to life for modern audiences.

From the graceful movements of Kuchipudi to the thunderous energy of Perini Shivatandavam, we train artists who carry the soul of Telugu culture into every performance — and have organised record-breaking events attended by 1000+ artists.

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Gurukulam Training

Learn from master artists in an immersive, authentic system blended with modern pedagogy.

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World Record Events

Recognised by Genius Book of Records, Kohinoor World Records, and Telugu Book of Records.

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57+ Art Forms Preserved

From Oggu Katha to Gussadi — every art form of Telangana has a home at Kovida.

Dr. G. Anuhya Reddy
✦ Kalabandhu
Dr. G. Anuhya Reddy
Our Visionary

Meet the Director

Dr. G. Anuhya Reddy
Founder & Director · Kovida Arts & Cultural Academy · Kalabandhu

Honoured with the title Kalabandhu, Dr. Anuhya Reddy is a celebrated Tollywood producer, costume designer, and passionate guardian of Indian cultural heritage. A graduate of FIDM San Francisco and holder of a Doctorate from International Peace University, Germany, she leads Kovida with a vision to preserve Telugu folk and classical traditions for generations.

As Honorary President of the Telangana State Folk & Professional Artists Association and Chairperson of Kovida Sahrudaya Foundation, she has empowered thousands of artists across India.

🏆 Kalabandhu 🇮🇳 Pride of India Award ☮️ Mother Teresa Peace Award 📜 Dr. Kalam Excellence Award 🌍 World Record Organiser 🎓 UNICEF Senator
Tollywood Producer Costume Designer HRCI National Gen. Secretary Philanthropist Cultural Preservationist
Our Events

Grand Cultural Events

Kovida Utsav
Kovida Utsav · Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
Dance festival
Classical Dance Festival · 1000+ Artists
Cultural programme
Sangeet Nritya Neerajanam · Kurnool
Annual · Parade Grounds, Secunderabad

Kovida Utsav – Classical Dance Festival

1000+ artists across Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Perini, and Kolatam — entered international records.

World Record
June 21 · International Yoga Day

Yoga & Performing Arts Confluence

Fusion of yoga and classical dance in the presence of the Governor of Telangana and Union Ministers.

Special Event
Kurnool · Lalita Kala Samiti

Sangeet Nritya Neerajanam

Trophies for outstanding dancers and teachers — a tribute to Sri Annamayya at C-Camp, Kurnool.

Cultural Programme
Hyderabad · Annual

Balotsavam Children's Cultural Fair

A two-day children's arts festival at Baglingampally — reviewed by legendary cultural figures.

Children's Festival
57 కళా రూపాలు

Telugu Folk & Classical Arts

Kovida Arts & Cultural Academy preserves and promotes artists from all 57 classical, folk, tribal, and devotional art traditions of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

01 🥁
ఒగ్గు కథ
Oggu Katha
Folk Narrative
02 🐚
బుర్రకథ
Burra Katha
Folk Narrative
03 🙏
హరికథ
Harikatha
Devotional
04 🎶
గొల్ల సుద్దులు
Golla Suddulu
Folk Narrative
05 🎭
చిందు భాగవతం
Chindu Bhagavatham
Folk Theatre
06 🪘
కుమ్ము కొయ్య
Kummu Koyya
Folk Music
07 🕺
పేరని శివతాండవం
Perini Shivatandavam
Classical Dance
08 🥁
డప్పు నృత్యం
Dappu Nrityam
Folk Dance
09 🌿
గుస్సాడి నృత్యం
Gussadi Nrityam
Tribal Dance
10 🪔
బోనాలు జాతర
Bonalu Jatara
Festival Art
11 🌸
బతుకమ్మ
Bathukamma
Festival Art
12 🎵
లలిత సంగీతం
Lalita Sangeetam
Music
13 🎤
చౌడమ్మ ఎల్లమ్మ పాటలు
Chowdamma Yellamma Songs
Devotional
14 🌾
పల్లె పాటలు
Palle Patalu
Folk Music
15 🪆
లంబాడి నృత్యం
Lambadi Nrityam
Tribal Dance
16 🔔
జంగం కథ
Jangam Katha
Folk Narrative
17 🎙️
బీరన్న కథ
Biranna Katha
Folk Narrative
18 🐂
గంగిరెద్దుల ఆట
Gangireddula Aata
Street Art
19 ⚔️
కాటమరాజు కథ
Katamaraju Katha
Folk Epic
20 🪅
బొమ్మల ప్రదర్శన
Bommala Pradarshana
Puppet Art
21 🎨
పటముల కథలు
Patamula Kathalu
Visual Narrative
22 🌻
కూకతలు
Kuukatalu
Folk Performance
23 🎋
కొలాటాలు
Kolatalu
Folk Dance
24 🎊
మదిరా నృత్యం
Madira Nrityam
Folk Dance
25 🏺
మట్టికట్ట
Mattikatta
Folk Craft
26 🪭
తోలుబొమ్మలాట
Tholu Bommalata
Puppet Art
27 🪆
చెక్కబొమ్మలాట
Chekka Bommalata
Puppet Art
28 🎭
పగటి వేషాలు
Pagati Veshaalu
Street Theatre
29 📿
చిడతల రామాయణం
Chidatala Ramayanam
Folk Narrative
30 🏔️
మల్లన్న కథ
Mallanna Katha
Folk Epic
31 💧
గంగమ్మ కథ
Gangamma Katha
Devotional
32 📖
మేడల పురాణం
Medala Puranam
Folk Epic
33 🌙
బేతాళ పురాణం
Betala Puranam
Folk Narrative
34 🦁
జాంబపురాణం
Jamba Puranam
Folk Epic
35 🌺
ఎల్లమ్మ కథ
Yellamma Katha
Devotional
36 🧺
మేదరి కథ
Medari Katha
Folk Narrative
37 🐄
చెన్నయ్య కథ
Chennayya Katha
Folk Epic
38 🏹
రామాయణం
Ramayanam
Classical Epic
39 ⚔️
భారతం
Bharatam
Classical Epic
40 🪷
భాగవతం
Bhagavatam
Devotional Epic
41 🔨
విశ్వకర్మ పురాణం
Vishwakarma Puranam
Community Art
42
ఇంద్రజాలం
Indrajalam
Magic Arts
43 🎩
గారడీ విద్యలు
Garadi Vidyalu
Acrobatic Arts
44 🙏
దాసరి కథలు
Dasari Kathalu
Folk Narrative
45 🐄
యాదవ కథలు
Yadava Kathalu
Community Epic
46 🌳
గోత్రాల కథలు
Gotrala Kathalu
Oral History
47 🌾
జానపద కళ
Janapada Kala
Folk Arts
48 🩰
కథక్
Kathak
Classical Dance
49 💃
భరతనాట్యం
Bharatanatyam
Classical Dance
50 🌊
ఒడిస్సి
Odissi
Classical Dance
51 🌙
మోహిని ఆట్టం
Mohiniyattam
Classical Dance
52 🔆
గర్బా
Garba
Folk Dance
53 🎊
భంగ్రా
Bhangra
Folk Dance
54 👑
అవధి నృత్యం
Avadhi Nrityam
Classical Dance
55 🎭
కూచిపూడి
Kuchipudi
Classical Dance
56 🎤
మిమిక్రి
Mimicry
Performing Arts
57 🎵
రూంజ వాయిద్యం
Rootnja Vadyam
Tribal Music
57 art forms celebrated at Kovida Arts & Cultural Academy · తది తరులు
మా వ్యాప్తి · Our Reach

Serving Across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh

Kovida Arts & Cultural Academy operates across 59 districts of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh through 7 administrative zones.

7
Zones
59
Districts
57+
Art Forms
1000+
Artists
🟠 Telangana · తెలంగాణ
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Warangal Zone
వరంగల్ జోన్
16Districts
  • 01Adilabad
  • 02Mancherial
  • 03Nirmal
  • 04Komaram Bheem Asifabad
  • 05Karimnagar
  • 06Rajanna Sircilla
  • 07Jagityal
  • 08Peddapalli
  • 09Khammam
  • 10Bhadradri Kothagudem
  • 11Warangal Urban
  • 12Warangal Rural
  • 13Jayashankar Bhupalapalli
  • 14Mulugu
  • 15Jangaon
  • 16Mahbubabad
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Ranga Reddy Zone
రంగారెడ్డి జోన్
16Districts
  • 01Medak
  • 02Sangareddy
  • 03Siddipet
  • 04Nalgonda
  • 05Suryapet
  • 06Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
  • 07Mahbubnagar
  • 08Wanaparthy
  • 09Nagarkurnool
  • 10Jogulamba Gadwal
  • 11Nizamabad
  • 12Kamareddy
  • 13Vikarabad
  • 14Medchal
  • 15Ranga Reddy
  • 16Narayanpet
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Hyderabad Zone
హైదరాబాద్ జోన్
1Districts
  • 01Hyderabad
🔵 Andhra Pradesh · ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్
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North Andhra Zone
ఉత్తర ఆంధ్ర జోన్
6Districts
  • 01Visakhapatnam
  • 02Vizianagaram
  • 03Srikakulam
  • 04Anakapalli
  • 05Alluri Sitharama Raju
  • 06Parvathipuram Manyam
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Godavari Zone
గోదావరి జోన్
5Districts
  • 01East Godavari
  • 02West Godavari
  • 03Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
  • 04Eluru
  • 05Kakinada
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Krishna Zone
కృష్ణా జోన్
5Districts
  • 01Krishna
  • 02NTR (Vijayawada)
  • 03Guntur
  • 04Palnadu
  • 05Bapatla
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Rayalaseema Zone
రాయలసీమ జోన్
10Districts
  • 01Kurnool
  • 02Nandyal
  • 03Anantapur
  • 04Sri Sathya Sai
  • 05YSR Kadapa
  • 06Tirupati
  • 07Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
  • 08Prakasam
  • 09Chittoor
  • 10Sri Balaji
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Our Courses & Programs

From beginners to advanced artists — programs for every level, age group, and passion.

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Classical Dance – Beginner

Kuchipudi or Bharatanatyam — mudras, adavus, and basic expressions for children & adults.

3 monthsAges 5+Weekends
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Advanced Abhinaya

Expressive storytelling, character portrayal, and full recital preparation for intermediate dancers.

6 monthsIntermediateDaily
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Perini & Folk Arts

Telangana folk — Perini Shivatandavam, Kolatam, Dappu, and tribal arts with authentic cultural context.

4 monthsAll AgesWeekdays
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Vocal & Instrumental Music

Carnatic vocal, keyboard, and tabla — to complement dance and build well-rounded artists.

OngoingAges 8+Flexible
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Yoga & Performing Wellness

Ancient yoga with performing arts discipline — flexibility, breath control, and stage presence.

2 monthsAll AgesMorning
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Costume & Makeup Design

Traditional costume crafting, stage makeup, and jewellery design — taught by industry experts.

3 months18+Weekend
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Whether you're a budding artist, experienced performer, or a parent looking for the finest classical arts training — we'd love to welcome you.

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Location

H No: 8, 3-224, 1st Floor, Ponna Space, 1495, Yousufguda Main Rd, Madhura Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500038

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Phone

8341031069

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