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Charminar. The culture of Hyderabad, also known as Hyderabadi Tehzeeb (حیدرآبادي تہذیب ) or Dakhini Tehzeeb (دکني تہذیب ), [1] is the traditional cultural lifestyle of the Hyderabadi Muslims, and characterizes distinct linguistic and cultural traditions of North and South India, which meet and mingle in the city and erstwhile kingdom. [2]
About 76% of the population of Telangana speak Telugu, 12% speak Urdu, and 12% speak other languages. [6] [7] Before 1948, Urdu was the official language of Hyderabad State, and due to a lack of Telugu-language in educational institutions, Urdu was spoken by the educated people of Telangana, including the elite.
The Hyderabadi Telugu/Telangana slang has always influenced the culture of Telangana. The dialect became notable after the Telangana state was formed. It became influential in politics, cinema, [4] economics, arts, and other fields that are related to Telangana, besides standard Telugu. [5]
In this era, Telugu became the language of high culture throughout South India. [32] Vijaya Ramaswamy compared it to the overwhelming dominance of French as the cultural language of modern Europe during roughly the same era. [33] Telugu also predominates in the evolution of Carnatic music, one of two main subgenres of Indian classical music. [34]
Referred to as "Hyderabadi", the residents of Hyderabad are predominantly Telugu and Urdu speaking people, with minority Arab, Marathi, Marwari, and Pathan communities. [132] Hyderabadi Muslims are a unique community who owe much of their history, language, cuisine, and culture to Hyderabad, and the various dynasties who previously ruled.
The Telugu Hindu wedding ceremony (Telugu: తెలుగు వివాహ వేడుక, Telugu Vivāha Vēḍuka) [1] is the traditional wedding ceremony of the Telugu people in India. In the 19th century, the ceremony could last up to sixteen days (Padahaaru Rojula Panduga). In modern times, it can last two or more days, depending on ...
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Bonalu (Telugu: బోనాలు) is a traditional Hindu festival centred on the Goddess Mahakali from Telangana. [1] This festival is celebrated annually in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, as well as in other parts of the state. [2] It is celebrated in the month of Ashada Masam, which is around July and/or August.