Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Yogi Vemana's Birth Anniversary Celebrated with Record Recitation
Yogi Vemana's birth anniversary was celebrated on January 19 with a big event in Katarupalli.
Over 20,000 people recited his poems together, setting a new record in Asia.
Yogi Vemana was a famous poet who wrote about fairness and equality.
The government and many officials were there to honor him.
They also talked about making Katarupalli and other places more famous for tourists.
Everyone praised Yogi Vemana for his wise teachings and efforts to make society better.
Over 20,000 people recited Yogi Vemana's verses simultaneously, setting an Asia Book of Records at his memorial in Katarupalli.
The event was organized by Kadiri MLA Kandikunata Prasad and marked the birth anniversary of Yogi Vemana.
Plans are in place to develop Katarupalli and other landmarks into a major tourism circuit, with proposals worth Rs 6.30 crore sent to the state government.
BC welfare minister S. Savitha praised Yogi Vemana for promoting values like truth, equality, and humanity through his verses.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu commended Yogi Vemana as a social reformer whose verses are a guiding light against social evils.
- Who
- Yogi Vemana, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, Kadiri MLA Kandikunata Prasad, BC welfare minister S. Savitha, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and over 20,000 participants
- What
- Mass recitation of Yogi Vemana's verses and celebration of his birth anniversary, achieving an Asia Book of Records recognition
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Katarupalli, Talupula mandal, Satya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To honor Yogi Vemana's contributions, spread awareness against social inequalities, and promote his teachings
- Date
- January 19
- Location
- Katarupalli, Talupula mandal, Satya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh
- Key Figure
- Yogi Vemana
- Event
- Mass recitation of Vemana's verses and birth anniversary celebrations
- Organizer
- Kadiri MLA Kandikunata Prasad and Andhra Pradesh government
- Record
- Asia Book of Records for mass recitation of Vemana's verses
- Participants
- More than 20,000 people
- Proposed Development
- Integrated tourism circuit including Katarupalli and other landmarks
Sources
Yogi Vemana Spread Awareness Against Social Inequalities: Chief Secretary
Yogi Vemana’s Teachings Guide Society: SPSR Collector
Katarupalli: Mass Recitation of Vemana Verses Sets Asia Record
Grand celebrations mark Yogi Vemana Jayanti
Yogi Vemana’s teachings ensure truth, equality: Savitha
