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'''Chaganti Koteswara Rao''' (born 14 July 1959) is an Indian orator and scholar, known for his discourses on [[Sanātana Dharma|Sanatana Dharma]]. | '''Chaganti Koteswara Rao''' (born 14 July 1959) is an Indian orator and scholar, known for his discourses on [[Sanātana Dharma|Sanatana Dharma]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2009-11-20 |title=Discourses on 'Sivaanandalahari' from Nov. 22 |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112053160200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124224929/http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112053160200.htm |archive-date=2009-11-24 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao |url=http://www.srichaganti.net/ |work=srichaganti.net}}</ref> His teachings are widely known among the [[Telugu people|Telugu community]] worldwide and are regularly broadcast on channels such as [[Bhakthi TV|Bhakti TV]] and [[SVBC]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=2014-04-07 |title=Set aside time for spiritual growth |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/set-aside-time-for-spiritual-growth/article5883392.ece |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> Known for his knowledge and engaging style, he has earned titles like ''Pravachana Chakravarti'' (Emperor of Discourses) and ''Sarada Gnana Putra'' (Son of the Goddess of Knowledge).<ref name="The New Indian Express">{{cite web |title=Changanti, TS Reddy to be felicitated at Vijayawada |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/dec/10/changanti-ts-reddy-to-be-felicitated-at-vijayawada-1547588.html |access-date=19 March 2018 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
In 2016, Koteswara Rao was appointed as the cultural advisor to the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] and served as one of the ten ambassadors for the Swachh Andhra Corporation. | In 2016, Koteswara Rao was appointed as the cultural advisor to the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] and served as one of the ten ambassadors for the Swachh Andhra Corporation.<ref name="Sindhu among 10 brand ambassadors of Swachha Andhra Corp.">{{cite news |date=16 May 2017 |title=Sindhu among 10 brand ambassadors of Swachha Andhra Corp. |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/sindhu-among-10-brand-ambassadors-of-swachha-andhra-corp/article18463250.ece |accessdate=19 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref> He has also contributed to various state government initiatives related to culture and public awareness. | ||
== Early and personal life == | == Early and personal life == | ||
Chaganti Koteswara Rao was born on 14 July 1959 to the couple Chaganti Sundara Siva Rao and Chaganti Suseelamma in [[Eluru district|Eluru]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. His father was a staunch follower of Hindu Dharma. During his student days in Eluru, he used to participate in essay writing and elocution competitions on ancient Indian wisdom. | Chaganti Koteswara Rao was born on 14 July 1959 to the couple Chaganti Sundara Siva Rao and Chaganti Suseelamma in [[Eluru district|Eluru]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. His father was a staunch follower of Hindu Dharma. During his student days in Eluru, he used to participate in essay writing and elocution competitions on ancient Indian wisdom.<ref name="Eenadu article">{{cite web |title=ధర్మబద్ధ జీవనమే అతి పెద్ద పూజ |url=https://www.eenadu.net/hai/topstory/54479 |website=www.eenadu.net |accessdate=10 February 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210174941/https://www.eenadu.net/hai/topstory/54479 |archivedate=10 February 2019 |location=Hyderabad |url-status=live}}</ref>[[File:Chaganti Koteswara Rao with his wife in August 2015.JPG|thumb|right|Chaganti Koteswara Rao with his wife]] | ||
He is married to Subrahmanyeswari. His wife is a state government employee in Agricultural department. | He is married to Subrahmanyeswari. His wife is a state government employee in Agricultural department.<ref name="Chaganti, right choice as Cultural Advisor Adapa Apparao" /><ref name="Chaganti video about his remuneration">{{cite web |date=15 March 2014 |title=Facts about Sri Chaganti Koteswara Rao Garu |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US2hacpxum8 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/US2hacpxum8 |archive-date=2021-12-15 |accessdate=17 March 2018 |website=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He worked for [[Food Corporation of India]] in [[Kakinada]] and retired as of August 2018.<ref name="english.srichaganti.net">{{cite web |title=Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao |url=http://english.srichaganti.net/ |accessdate=15 March 2018 |website=english.srichaganti.net}}</ref><ref name="Chaganti, right choice as Cultural Advisor Adapa Apparao">{{cite web|title='Chaganti, right choice as Cultural Advisor' Adapa Apparao|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/1970-01-01/-Chaganti-right-choice-as-Cultural-Advisor-Adapa-Apparao/220625|website=The Hans India|accessdate=19 March 2018|language=en|date=2016-04-11}}</ref> He has two children Shanmukha Charan, and Nagavalli. Both are engineering graduates.<ref name="english.srichaganti.net" /> | ||
== Religious discourses == | == Religious discourses == | ||
Chaganti Koteswara Rao regularly gives religious discourses on various Hindu epics like [[Bhagavata Purana|''Bhagavata'']], ''[[Ramayana]]'', ''[[Mahabharata]]'', and various ''[[Puranas]]''. | Chaganti Koteswara Rao regularly gives religious discourses on various Hindu epics like [[Bhagavata Purana|''Bhagavata'']], ''[[Ramayana]]'', ''[[Mahabharata]]'', and various ''[[Puranas]]''.<ref name="Bramhasri Chaganti Koteswar Rao delivers spiritual discourse at Rail Kalarang">{{cite web|title=Bramhasri Chaganti Koteswar Rao delivers spiritual discourse at Rail Kalarang|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-10-14/Bramhasri-Chaganti-Koteswar-Rao-delivers-spiritual-discourse-at-Rail-Kalarang/333198|website=The Hans India|accessdate=19 March 2018|language=en|date=2017-10-15}}</ref> These are broadcast on various radio and TV channels. Some devotional TV channels set aside special slots for airing his discourses.<ref name="Chaganti, right choice as Cultural Advisor Adapa Apparao"/> He does not accept any remuneration for delivering a discourse except his traveling expenses.<ref name="Chaganti video about his remuneration"/> | ||
He has several distinctions for delivering discourses. He completed the discourse on Ramayana in 42 days, Bhagavatam in 42 days, [[Siva Puranam]] in 30 days, and [[Lalita Sahasranama|Sri Lalita Sahasra Namam]] in 2-3 months. | He has several distinctions for delivering discourses. He completed the discourse on Ramayana in 42 days, Bhagavatam in 42 days, [[Siva Puranam]] in 30 days, and [[Lalita Sahasranama|Sri Lalita Sahasra Namam]] in 2-3 months.<ref name="Chaganti, right choice as Cultural Advisor Adapa Apparao"/> | ||
== Discourses about Films == | == Discourses about Films == | ||
He also delivered spiritual discourses based on musical films [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|''Sankarabharanam'']] (1980) and [[Sruthilayalu|''Srutilayalu'']] (1987). | He also delivered spiritual discourses based on musical films [[Sankarabharanam (1980 film)|''Sankarabharanam'']] (1980) and [[Sruthilayalu|''Srutilayalu'']] (1987).<ref name="Kavirayani">{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Sri Chaganti Koteswara Rao's second filmy discourse |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/041018/sri-chaganti-koteswara-raos-second-filmy-discourse.html |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=4 October 2018 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Positions == | == Positions == | ||
Chaganti was appointed as cultural adviser for the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2016. | Chaganti was appointed as cultural adviser for the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2016.<ref name="Chaganti Koteswara Rao appointed government cultural adviser">{{cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=9 April 2016 |title=Chaganti Koteswara Rao appointed government cultural adviser |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/chaganti-koteswara-rao-appointed-government-cultural-adviser/article8454276.ece |accessdate=15 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref> He was also one of the 10 ambassadors Swacch Andhra Corporation.<ref name="Sindhu among 10 brand ambassadors of Swachha Andhra Corp."/> Chaganti Koteswara Rao was appointed Adviser (Students, Ethics and Values) for the government of Andhra Pradesh in 2024.<ref name="Andhra Pradesh government releases list of 62 persons nominated to various corporations">{{cite news |last1=The Hindu |first1= |date=9 November 2024 |title=Andhra Pradesh government releases list of 62 persons nominated to various corporations |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-government-releases-list-of-62-persons-nominated-to-various-corporations/article68849540.ece |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110134346/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-government-releases-list-of-62-persons-nominated-to-various-corporations/article68849540.ece |archivedate=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
== Awards and honours== | == Awards and honours== | ||
* [[Ramineni Foundation Awards|Honour by Ramineni Foundation]], USA in 2015. | * [[Ramineni Foundation Awards|Honour by Ramineni Foundation]], USA in 2015.<ref name="Ramineni Foundation to honour teachers, students">{{cite news|author=Staff Reporter|title=Ramineni Foundation to honour teachers, students|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ramineni-foundation-to-honour-teachers-students/article7772040.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|accessdate=19 March 2018|language=en-IN|date=17 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
* ''Dr Pinnamaneni and Seeta Devi foundation'' award (2016) | * ''Dr Pinnamaneni and Seeta Devi foundation'' award (2016)<ref name="Prajasakti news story">{{cite web|title=బ్రహ్మశ్రీ చాగంటి కోటేశ్వరరావు, ఫొటోగ్రాఫర్ శ్రీనివాసరెడ్డిలకు డాక్టర్ పిన్నమనేని అండ్ సీతాదేవి ఫౌండేషన్ అవార్డు ప్రదానం|url=http://www.prajasakti.com/Article/Vijayanagaram/1874769|website=Prajasakti|accessdate=17 March 2018}}</ref> | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
On 5 March 2016, devotees of [[Sai Baba of Shirdi|Shirdi Sai Baba]] staged a [[protest]] against Chaganti Koteswara Rao's remarks about worship of Saibaba during a discourse in 2012. Pending case against him is brought to notice of the government. Later on, clarification of his discourses holding huge respect significantly, the protest was withdrawn. | On 5 March 2016, devotees of [[Sai Baba of Shirdi|Shirdi Sai Baba]] staged a [[protest]] against Chaganti Koteswara Rao's remarks about worship of Saibaba during a discourse in 2012. Pending case against him is brought to notice of the government. Later on, clarification of his discourses holding huge respect significantly, the protest was withdrawn.<ref name="Shirdi Sai Controversy">{{cite news |title=Shirdi Sai devotees protest |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/shirdi-sai-devotees-protest/article8562981.ece |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=The Hindu |date=6 May 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
He also faced protests from All India [[Yadav|Yadava]] Mahasabha because of his remarks on [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]]. | He also faced protests from All India [[Yadav|Yadava]] Mahasabha because of his remarks on [[Krishna|Lord Krishna]].<ref name="Yadava Controversy">{{cite news |title=Complaint Against Spiritual speaker Chaganti Koteswara Rao for 'derogatory' comment on Lord Krishna |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/complaint-against-spiritual-speaker-changanti-koteswara-rao-derogatory-comment-lord-krishna |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=www.thenewsminute.com |date=17 January 2017}}</ref> Later, the representatives of the community went to his residence. He clarified that he held respect for their community and did not intend to hurt any community.<ref name="Yadava controversy explanation">{{cite news |title=యాదవులను కౌగిలించుకుంటా: చాగంటి కోటేశ్వరరావు |url=http://www.andhrajyothy.com/artical?SID=359915 |accessdate=6 February 2019 |work=www.andhrajyothy.com |date=21 January 2017 |language=te}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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 ChagaKoteswara Rao in August 2015 | |
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| Born | Chaganti Raja Veera Venkata Basava Koteswara Rao 14 July 1959 |
| Religion | Sanatana Dharma |
| Spouse | C. Subrahmanyeswaryi |
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| Philosophy | Advaita Vedanta |
| Senior posting | |
| Website | sriguruvaani |
| Honors | Saradaa Gnana Putra, Pravachana Chakravarti |
Chaganti Koteswara Rao (born 14 July 1959) is an Indian orator and scholar, known for his discourses on Sanatana Dharma.[1][2] His teachings are widely known among the Telugu community worldwide and are regularly broadcast on channels such as Bhakti TV and SVBC.[3] Known for his knowledge and engaging style, he has earned titles like Pravachana Chakravarti (Emperor of Discourses) and Sarada Gnana Putra (Son of the Goddess of Knowledge).[4]
In 2016, Koteswara Rao was appointed as the cultural advisor to the Government of Andhra Pradesh and served as one of the ten ambassadors for the Swachh Andhra Corporation.[5] He has also contributed to various state government initiatives related to culture and public awareness.
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
Chaganti Koteswara Rao was born on 14 July 1959 to the couple Chaganti Sundara Siva Rao and Chaganti Suseelamma in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. His father was a staunch follower of Hindu Dharma. During his student days in Eluru, he used to participate in essay writing and elocution competitions on ancient Indian wisdom.[6]
He is married to Subrahmanyeswari. His wife is a state government employee in Agricultural department.[7][8] He worked for Food Corporation of India in Kakinada and retired as of August 2018.[9][7] He has two children Shanmukha Charan, and Nagavalli. Both are engineering graduates.[9]
Religious discourses[edit | edit source]
Chaganti Koteswara Rao regularly gives religious discourses on various Hindu epics like Bhagavata, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and various Puranas.[10] These are broadcast on various radio and TV channels. Some devotional TV channels set aside special slots for airing his discourses.[7] He does not accept any remuneration for delivering a discourse except his traveling expenses.[8]
He has several distinctions for delivering discourses. He completed the discourse on Ramayana in 42 days, Bhagavatam in 42 days, Siva Puranam in 30 days, and Sri Lalita Sahasra Namam in 2-3 months.[7]
Discourses about Films[edit | edit source]
He also delivered spiritual discourses based on musical films Sankarabharanam (1980) and Srutilayalu (1987).[11]
Positions[edit | edit source]
Chaganti was appointed as cultural adviser for the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2016.[12] He was also one of the 10 ambassadors Swacch Andhra Corporation.[5] Chaganti Koteswara Rao was appointed Adviser (Students, Ethics and Values) for the government of Andhra Pradesh in 2024.[13]
Awards and honours[edit | edit source]
- Honour by Ramineni Foundation, USA in 2015.[14]
- Dr Pinnamaneni and Seeta Devi foundation award (2016)[15]
Controversies[edit | edit source]
On 5 March 2016, devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba staged a protest against Chaganti Koteswara Rao's remarks about worship of Saibaba during a discourse in 2012. Pending case against him is brought to notice of the government. Later on, clarification of his discourses holding huge respect significantly, the protest was withdrawn.[16]
He also faced protests from All India Yadava Mahasabha because of his remarks on Lord Krishna.[17] Later, the representatives of the community went to his residence. He clarified that he held respect for their community and did not intend to hurt any community.[18]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Discourses on 'Sivaanandalahari' from Nov. 22". The Hindu. 20 November 2009. Archived from the original on 24 November 2009.
- ↑ "Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao". srichaganti.net.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (7 April 2014). "Set aside time for spiritual growth". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Changanti, TS Reddy to be felicitated at Vijayawada". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Sindhu among 10 brand ambassadors of Swachha Andhra Corp". The Hindu. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "ధర్మబద్ధ జీవనమే అతి పెద్ద పూజ". www.eenadu.net. Hyderabad. Archived from the original on 10 February 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "'Chaganti, right choice as Cultural Advisor' Adapa Apparao". The Hans India. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Facts about Sri Chaganti Koteswara Rao Garu". Youtube. 15 March 2014. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao". english.srichaganti.net. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ "Bramhasri Chaganti Koteswar Rao delivers spiritual discourse at Rail Kalarang". The Hans India. 15 October 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (4 October 2018). "Sri Chaganti Koteswara Rao's second filmy discourse". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (9 April 2016). "Chaganti Koteswara Rao appointed government cultural adviser". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ The Hindu (9 November 2024). "Andhra Pradesh government releases list of 62 persons nominated to various corporations". Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (17 October 2015). "Ramineni Foundation to honour teachers, students". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "బ్రహ్మశ్రీ చాగంటి కోటేశ్వరరావు, ఫొటోగ్రాఫర్ శ్రీనివాసరెడ్డిలకు డాక్టర్ పిన్నమనేని అండ్ సీతాదేవి ఫౌండేషన్ అవార్డు ప్రదానం". Prajasakti. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ "Shirdi Sai devotees protest". The Hindu. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ↑ "Complaint Against Spiritual speaker Chaganti Koteswara Rao for 'derogatory' comment on Lord Krishna". www.thenewsminute.com. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ↑ "యాదవులను కౌగిలించుకుంటా: చాగంటి కోటేశ్వరరావు". www.andhrajyothy.com (in తెలుగు). 21 January 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2019.