OTHER LIBRARIES SET UP UNDER LIBRARY MOVEMENT

OTHER LIBRARIES SET UP UNDER LIBRARY MOVEMENT

• Andhra Bhasha Nilayam- 1910(Khammam)
• Prataparudra Andhra Bhasha Nilayam- 1913 (Madikonda- Warangal)
• Samskrutha Kalavardhini Grandhalayam- (1913- Secunderabad)
• Secretary- Peddi Sivarajaiah

Andhra Vignana Prakashini Grandhalayam- 1918 Suryapet

• Founder- Puvvada Venkatappayya (Teacher).
• In 1918, a teacher named Sri Puvvada Venkatappaiah started a library with the help of local people and named it as “Andhra Vijnana Prakasini” at Suryapet in Nalgonda District.
• He also established “Krishi Pracharini Organization'” and published Telugu books. Because of this, the Nizam government suspended him from services.

Reddy Hostel Library- 1918 Hyderabad

• Reddy Hostel Library was established in 1918 at Reddy Hostel in Hyderabad with the initiation of Kotwal Raja Bahadur Vekatrama Reddy.
• In this Library, Palm Leaf Records available in Telangana were preserved. From 1924 to 1932, Suravaram Pratapa Reddy served as a secretary of this Library.
• It contained the book “The Indian War of Independence” written by Veer Savarkar which was banned by the Nizam government. So Suravaram Pratapa Reddy was removed from the post of Secretary. Suravaram Pratapa Reddy wrote a famous book called Telangana -Andhrula Kartavyam for the purpose of Reddy Hostel, Hyderabad for maintaining libraries and for the activists of Library Movement.

Andhra Saraswathi Grandhalayam- 1918 Nalgonda

• Founder- Shabnavis Venkata Ramanarasimha Rao

Vignana Pracharini Mudralaya- 1919 (Inugurthy- Warangal)

• It was founded by the Oddiraju brothers.

Bhasha Kalpavalli Grandhalayam Secunderabad – 1920

• Founder – Madhuri Raghavulu
• Deshoddharakamala – Vattikola Alvarswamy
• Abhirami Grandhalayam- 1921 (Kolanupaka)
• Sri Bal Bharati Grandhalayam- 1921 (Nalgonda) Umamaheswara Andhra Bhasha Nilayam- 1922 (Siddipet) Balasaraswati Grandhalayam- Afzalgunj (1923)
• Balasaraswati Andhra Bhasha Nilayam – Kodati Narayana Rao

Vignana Pracharini Grandhalayam- 1923 Manthani

• Founder-Avadhani krishnaiah
• Another name of this library- Osmania Andhra Bhasha Nilayam

Vemana Andhra Bhasha Nilayam- 1923 Hyderabad

• Founder- Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy

Prataparudra Bhasha Nilayam- 1924 Madikonda

• It was assisted by- Palla Durgaiah, Mothkur MadhuSudhan Rao, Pingali Venkateswara Rao
• It was established at the residence of Peddi S Sivarajaiah.
• Andhra Sodari Samajam Grandhalayam- 1925, Hyderabad
• Adi Hindu Library- 1926 (B.S. Venkata Rao)
• Deccan Vysya Sangha Grandhalayam- 1926
• Jogipet Grandhalayam- 1930 (Medak- Jogipet)
• Sri Seetha Ramanjaneya Hindu Varthaga Grandhalayam- 1930 (Singareni)
• Desoddharakamala- Vattikota Alwar Swamy
• Andhra Bhasthodharaka Grandhalayam – 1939 (Pida Gopavaram)

Sri Venugopala Grandhalayam- 1934, Vemsuru

• Chairman of this library – V.Srinivasa Rao
• Secretary- Bellamkonda Chandramoulees wara Shastri

Vignana Niketa Granthalayam- 1936, Kambamettu

• It was founded with Akula Purnananda Gupta as the Chairman, Suggula Akshaya lingam Gupta as the Vice chairman and Kodati Narayana Rao as the Secretary.

Vidyabhivardhini Grandhalayam-1939 (Thotapalli)

• Boyinapalli Venkata Rama Rao founded this library in 1939 at Thotapalli in Karimnagar district.
• He also founded a mobile library, a western book library, an adult school and a Harijan school in association with this library.
  • Bapuji Library – Founder – B.S. Gupta, Choudavarapu Purushottam, Nalla Pichaiah.
  • Gandhi Granthalaya- 1940 (Hanamkonda- Bandaru Nagabhushana Rao)
  • Rythu Grandhalayam- 1941 (Chilkur- Ravi Narayana Reddy)
  • Sri Hanumad Andhra Grandhalayam- 1943 (Khammam- Malakapalli)
• It was established by Andhra Saraswatha Parishad.

Viveka Vikasini Grandhalayam- 1943 (Pillalamarri-Suryapet)

• Founder- Ummethala Ramanuja Rao

Annah Granthalayam

• It was founded by Veldurthi Manikya Rao. He was assisted by K.C.Gupta (Kalwakuntla Chandra Sen Gupta). Veldurthi Manikya Rao translated the Urdu firmans issued by Nizam into Telugu.

First Mobile Library in Telangana :

The first mobile library in Telangana was started by T.K.Balaiah, a Taluk officer in Nizamabad district carried books on a bullock cart and distributed them in the Armoor Taluk.

Discuss the role of the Library Movement in Telangana’s cultural and political awakening against the Nizam’s regime. Illustrate your answer with examples of early libraries, influential figures, and significant contributions to the movement.

Introduction	The Library Movement in Telangana stands as a beacon of resistance and cultural revival against the oppressive Nizam’s regime. It not only enlightened the masses through education but also served as a nucleus for political awakening and communal solidarity.
Body	Early Libraries in Hyderabad Nagai Village Library (1058 A.D.): A testament to the region’s long-standing tradition of knowledge dissemination, established by Chalukya King Prathamashekar near Wadi Railway Station. Secunderabad Library (1872): Founded by Somasundar Mudaliar, this library became a part of Mahboobia College in 1884, serving as a crucial educational resource. Influential Figures in the Telugu Library Movement Mudigonda Sankaradyulu: A key figure who founded the Shankarananda Library (1872) and played a significant role in promoting Telugu literature and education. Aghoranatha Chatopadhyaya (1879): His efforts under the “Young Men’s Improvement Society” showcased the movement’s alignment with broader social reforms. Aphterimata Chatopadhyaya: Worked alongside Milla Abd Khayyum to establish the Brotherhood Society, emphasizing communal harmony and collective learning. Significant Libraries Asafia State Library (1892): Transitioned from a civic library to the state central library, highlighting the evolving role of libraries in societal development. Bharat Gunavardhak Association Library (1895): Initiated by the Marathi community in Shalibanda, emphasized the inclusive nature of the library movement. Albert Reading Room (1896): Founded at Bollaram, offering a space for intellectual engagement and reflection. Komarraju Venkata Lakshmana Rao: An emblematic figure, Rao’s contributions were pivotal in fostering a cultural renaissance. His efforts in establishing libraries and promoting Telugu literature laid the groundwork for a regional identity rooted in education and literary excellence. Libraries Founded by Komarraju Lakshmana Rao Krishnadevarayandhra Bhasha Nilayam (1991) and Sri Rajaraja Narendra Andhrabhasha Nilayam (1904) were instrumental in the library movement, serving as hubs for literary and cultural activities.
Conclusion	The Library Movement in Telangana was more than a campaign for literacy; it was a revolution that nurtured a collective consciousness against oppression. It not only preserved and promoted Telugu language and literature but also forged a path for future generations to seek knowledge and empowerment.