The collection consists of Hakku Patras collected from various groups and individuals among the folk communities in Andhra Pradesh. These include from Caste/Groups: Patamvaru, Pambala, Katitpapula, Adi Panasalu, Budiga Jangalu, Madiga Jangalu, Madiga Matam Guruvulu, Terachiralavaru, Patam Chakali...
These are the Hakku Patras of the Chenchuvaru. Chenchus are one of the well known tribes of Andhra Pradesh. They lived mainly in the Nallamala forest and hills area. In the medieval period it was Sri Krishna Devaraya, the king of Vijayanagara who gave patronage to the Chenchus. Since then Chenchu...