Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Sreevani magazine celebrates 500th issue in Vijayawada
A very old magazine in India is having a big birthday party.
The magazine is called Sreevani, and it talks about stories, culture, and good values.
It was started in January 1985 by a man named Komaragiri Krishnamohana Rao, who has since passed away.
The magazine has just printed its 500th issue, which is a very big deal.
To celebrate, the people who make the magazine are holding a grand event on Saturday.
The event will be in a city called Vijayawada at a place called Tummalapallivari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram.
They will show videos about the magazine and about the man who started it.
Many important and famous people will come to the celebration.
The magazine's readers and supporters are invited to come and join the fun.
It will be a happy day to remember for everyone who loves Sreevani.
Sreevani, a spiritual, cultural and literary magazine, celebrates its 500th issue on Saturday in Vijayawada.
Founded by the late Komaragiri Krishnamohana Rao, the magazine launched in January 1985.
The event takes place at Tummalapallivari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram with the main programme at 10:35 am.
The celebration includes a video presentation on Sreevani's journey and a documentary on its founder.
Distinguished guests include Justice NV Ramana, RJ Rathnakar, Kambhampati Haribabu, Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) and Kollu Ravindra.
- Who
- Sreevani magazine, founded by the late Komaragiri Krishnamohana Rao, and its organisers, readers, contributors and well-wishers; distinguished guests include Justice NV Ramana, RJ Rathnakar, Kambhampati Haribabu, Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) and Kollu Ravindra.
- What
- Celebration of the 500th issue of Sreevani magazine, marking a milestone in its four-decade literary journey.
- When
- Saturday, with the main programme scheduled to begin at 10:35 am.
- Where
- Tummalapallivari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, Vijayawada.
- Why
- To celebrate the magazine's 500th edition and honour its four-decade contribution to literature, culture and spirituality.
- Magazine
- Sreevani
- Founder
- Late Komaragiri Krishnamohana Rao
- Launch date
- January 1985
- Milestone
- 500th issue
- Event date
- Saturday
- Event venue
- Tummalapallivari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram, Vijayawada
- Main programme time
- 10:35 am
- Focus areas
- Literature, culture and spirituality