Andhra Sahitya Parishat Government Museum and Research Institute Kakinada
| Place | Kakinada |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1973 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Rama Rao Peta, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533004 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays). |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Founded in 1911 in Madras and moved to Kakinada in 1919, this institution was taken over by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1973. It is a premier center for the preservation of Telugu literary heritage and regional archaeology.
General Collections
The museum houses a massive library of 10,000 rare books and nearly 5,000 palm-leaf and paper manuscripts. The archaeological section contains 393 artifacts, including stone sculptures, terracotta figurines, and ancient coins.
Unique Historical Collections
It preserves the original palm-leaf manuscripts of legendary Telugu literature and a rare collection of Eastern Chalukyan gold coins, alongside stone sculptures of Chalukya Bhima and Mahavira.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/pEvRLu_bvXw?si=DkJK_0xjpVUypykV |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The institution originally began as an autonomous body dedicated to publishing Telugu literary works before evolving into a state-run museum and research facility. |
| Artifacts | Chalukya Bhima sculpture, Mahavira statue, Eastern Chalukyan gold coins, and 13th-century copper plate inscriptions. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | 0884-2378076 |
| Email ID | thimmarajuias83@gmail.com |