Difference between West and East Godavari other than name and location

[venkappa]

Talking about differences in terms of cultural, political affiliations, caste demographics, religiosity etc.

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[manadonga]

West lo kodi pandalu 

east lo pekata famous 

[anna_gari_maata]

West is more anglo-Indian

[CanadianMalodu]

7 minutes ago, anna_gari_maata said:

West is more anglo-Indian

What do you mean by Anglo Indian?

[anna_gari_maata]

13 minutes ago, CanadianMalodu said:

What do you mean by Anglo Indian?

British influence

[CanadianMalodu]

1 hour ago, anna_gari_maata said:

British influence

British administrative influence is visible in both East and West Godavari districts. Dhavleshwaram project was built by Sir Arthur Cotton, as far as the legend goes Cotton used to ride horses in the plains and was very moved by the dire circumstances of the farmers and convinced British to build Dhavleshwaram cotton barrage and he also lost a son to Malaria while he was on it. It pumps water to west and east but a bit more to the west I presume. In west Godavari district it's very common to see Cotton statues and he is respected at par with NTR/Ranga/Alluri/YSR/Ambedkar (each caste area has their own statues). Most of the district administration is based out of British era buildings although this may have changed now. Even courts are based out of British buildings. Collector bungalows, Judge quarters and camp offices were British built as well. There is a significant presence of  Catholic Missionary schools and Colleges  like Xavier's, Theresa's and Don Bosco's and perhaps East and West are the districts where not just scheduled castes, but even Kammas, Reddies, Kapus and Rajus converted to Christianity in significant numbers.

[CanadianMalodu]

12 hours ago, venkappa said:

Talking about differences in terms of cultural, political affiliations, caste demographics, religiosity etc.

Overall Kapus are higher numerically but the businesses and acreage are dominated by Kammas and Rajus and some Reddies. Reddies political say is restricted to few areas like Ajjaram, Bhimavaram, Anaparthy, some in Kakinada. Significant number of Brahmins are there in Rajamahendravaram. Christian converted Malas come second in number. Setti Balijas are numerically higher in Ramachandrapuram. No hardcore fights like that Krishna district exist but some tensions are always there in West and East. Overall people are more liberal. One more thing with both East and West is that great amount of caste solidarity is there across caste spectrum. Every individual fight almost turns into caste group fights very easily. West Godavari accent is a bit more easy to understand than that of East Godavaris. You also see a Hanuman Statue in almost every village of East and west. Both of them consider closer to one another than say Krishna or Guntur districts. Sankranthi is celebrated in big way with west leading the big monies like in areas of Bhimavaram. Playing cards is also almost the norm. Women generally don't consume liquor unlike telangana. People in general have very good sarcasm. Krishna Bhagawan is more of a typical Godavari guy, and you will likely find more people like him. People will give importance to how you address them. Unless you know him 'garu' or 'andi'  is almost to be used when you address someone. Fish and Prawns are consumed by most households (barring traditional Brahmins, Komatis). Sweets are also big part of tradition. Even when you visit someone place when someone died say for dinam, you are expected to bring sweets. Kottaiah kaja/Kakinada Kaja, Madata Kaja, Bobbattlu, Boorelu, Ariselu, Pokundalu, Pootharekulu are very popular in both districts. Most households have relatives on both sides of Godavari river. Kakinada people eat more sea food on ana average though. Aritaku Bhojanam is very much alive in both districts. Reddies and Kapus of East and West follow the custom of marrying in night to late early mornings and eating only vegetarian in Marriages unlike in Telangana.

[venkappa]

1 hour ago, CanadianMalodu said:

British administrative influence is visible in both East and West Godavari districts. Dhavleshwaram project was built by Sir Arthur Cotton, as far as the legend goes Cotton used to ride horses in the plains and was very moved by the dire circumstances of the farmers and convinced British to build Dhavleshwaram cotton barrage and he also lost a son to Malaria while he was on it. It pumps water to west and east but a bit more. In west Godavari district it's very common to see Cotton statues and he is respected at par with NTR/Ranga/Alluri/YSR/Ambedkar (each caste area has their own statues). Most of the district administration is based out of British building although this may have changed now. Even courts are based out of British buildings. Collector bungalows, Judge quarters and camp offices were British built as well. There is a significant presence of  Catholic Missionary schools and Colleges  like Xavier's, Theresa's and Don Bosco's and perhaps East and West are the districts where not just scheduled castes, but even Kammas, Reddies, Kapus and Rajus converted to Christianity in significant numbers.

Krishna jilla also has visible European influence. I think some areas of WG used to be part of Krishna jilla.

[venkappa]

1 hour ago, manadonga said:

West lo kodi pandalu 

east lo pekata famous 

 

1 hour ago, anna_gari_maata said:

West is more anglo-Indian

Any other differences

[anna_gari_maata]

11 hours ago, CanadianMalodu said:

Overall Kapus are higher numerically but the businesses and acreage are dominated by Kammas and Rajus and some Reddies. Reddies political say is restricted to few areas like Ajjaram, Bhimavaram, Anaparthy, some in Kakinada. Significant number of Brahmins are there in Rajamahendravaram. Christian converted Malas come second in number. Setti Balijas are numerically higher in Ramachandrapuram. No hardcore fights like that Krishna district exist but some tensions are always there in West and East. Overall people are more liberal. One more thing with both East and West is that great amount of caste solidarity is there across caste spectrum. Every individual fight almost turns into caste group fights very easily. West Godavari accent is a bit more easy to understand than that of East Godavaris. You also see a Hanuman Statue in almost every village of East and west. Both of them consider closer to one another than say Krishna or Guntur districts. Sankranthi is celebrated in big way with west leading the big monies like in areas of Bhimavaram. Playing cards is also almost the norm. Women generally don't consume liquor unlike telangana. People in general have very good sarcasm. Krishna Bhagawan is more of a typical Godavari guy, and you will likely find more people like him. People will give importance to how you address them. Unless you know him 'garu' or 'andi'  is almost to be used when you address someone. Fish and Prawns are consumed by most households (barring traditional Brahmins, Komatis). Sweets are also big part of tradition. Even when you visit someone place when someone died say for dinam, you are expected to bring sweets. Kottaiah kaja/Kakinada Kaja, Madata Kaja, Bobbattlu, Boorelu, Ariselu, Pokundalu, Pootharekulu are very popular in both districts. Most households have relatives on both sides of Godavari river. Kakinada people eat more sea food on ana average though. Aritaku Bhojanam is very much alive in both districts. Reddies and Kapus of East and West follow the custom of marrying in night to late early mornings and eating only vegetarian in Marriages unlike in Telangana.

You forgot the moat important thing konaseema is in tu go ji. That's why Indian culture is stronger there. 

[venkappa]

20 hours ago, CanadianMalodu said:

Overall Kapus are higher numerically but the businesses and acreage are dominated by Kammas and Rajus and some Reddies. Reddies political say is restricted to few areas like Ajjaram, Bhimavaram, Anaparthy, some in Kakinada. Significant number of Brahmins are there in Rajamahendravaram. Christian converted Malas come second in number. Setti Balijas are numerically higher in Ramachandrapuram. No hardcore fights like that Krishna district exist but some tensions are always there in West and East. Overall people are more liberal. One more thing with both East and West is that great amount of caste solidarity is there across caste spectrum. Every individual fight almost turns into caste group fights very easily. West Godavari accent is a bit more easy to understand than that of East Godavaris. You also see a Hanuman Statue in almost every village of East and west. Both of them consider closer to one another than say Krishna or Guntur districts. Sankranthi is celebrated in big way with west leading the big monies like in areas of Bhimavaram. Playing cards is also almost the norm. Women generally don't consume liquor unlike telangana. People in general have very good sarcasm. Krishna Bhagawan is more of a typical Godavari guy, and you will likely find more people like him. People will give importance to how you address them. Unless you know him 'garu' or 'andi'  is almost to be used when you address someone. Fish and Prawns are consumed by most households (barring traditional Brahmins, Komatis). Sweets are also big part of tradition. Even when you visit someone place when someone died say for dinam, you are expected to bring sweets. Kottaiah kaja/Kakinada Kaja, Madata Kaja, Bobbattlu, Boorelu, Ariselu, Pokundalu, Pootharekulu are very popular in both districts. Most households have relatives on both sides of Godavari river. Kakinada people eat more sea food on ana average though. Aritaku Bhojanam is very much alive in both districts. Reddies and Kapus of East and West follow the custom of marrying in night to late early mornings and eating only vegetarian in Marriages unlike in Telangana.

Thanks for the info. You seem to know a lot about both Godari zillas. 

Can you tell me the big differences BETWEEN West Godavari and East Godavari. I always felt both were similar.

Where exactly in Godavari were those converted Christians mainly located in?

[CanadianMalodu]

2 hours ago, venkappa said:

Thanks for the info. You seem to know a lot about both Godari zillas. 

Can you tell me the #1 big differences BETWEEN West Godavari and East Godavari. I always felt both were similar.

Where exactly in Godavari were those #2converted Christians mainly located in?

#1 Main differences are between East and West are accent. You are right, there are not many differences unless choose to be too picky. 

#2 They are present in almost all urban centers and even in rural areas. You name they have it. Most of the schools and hospitals with nominal fees are owned by Missionaries. That's one reason for extended converted population. Mary Matha festivals are held big time in both districts.

[venkappa]

23 minutes ago, CanadianMalodu said:

#1 Main differences are between East and West are accent. You are right, there are not many differences unless choose to be too picky. 

#2 They are present in almost all urban centers and even in rural areas. You name they have it. Most of the schools and hospitals with nominal fees are owned by Missionaries. That's one reason for extended converted population. Mary Matha festivals are held big time in both districts.

What are your thoughts on Eluru, Rajamundry, and Kakinada?

Which jilla do you like between WG and EG?

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On 2/24/2024 at 10:41 PM, CanadianMalodu said:

Overall Kapus are higher numerically but the businesses and acreage are dominated by Kammas and Rajus and some Reddies. Reddies political say is restricted to few areas like Ajjaram, Bhimavaram, Anaparthy, some in Kakinada. Significant number of Brahmins are there in Rajamahendravaram. Christian converted Malas come second in number. Setti Balijas are numerically higher in Ramachandrapuram. No hardcore fights like that Krishna district exist but some tensions are always there in West and East. Overall people are more liberal. One more thing with both East and West is that great amount of caste solidarity is there across caste spectrum. Every individual fight almost turns into caste group fights very easily. West Godavari accent is a bit more easy to understand than that of East Godavaris. You also see a Hanuman Statue in almost every village of East and west. Both of them consider closer to one another than say Krishna or Guntur districts. Sankranthi is celebrated in big way with west leading the big monies like in areas of Bhimavaram. Playing cards is also almost the norm. Women generally don't consume liquor unlike telangana. People in general have very good sarcasm. Krishna Bhagawan is more of a typical Godavari guy, and you will likely find more people like him. People will give importance to how you address them. Unless you know him 'garu' or 'andi'  is almost to be used when you address someone. Fish and Prawns are consumed by most households (barring traditional Brahmins, Komatis). Sweets are also big part of tradition. Even when you visit someone place when someone died say for dinam, you are expected to bring sweets. Kottaiah kaja/Kakinada Kaja, Madata Kaja, Bobbattlu, Boorelu, Ariselu, Pokundalu, Pootharekulu are very popular in both districts. Most households have relatives on both sides of Godavari river. Kakinada people eat more sea food on ana average though. Aritaku Bhojanam is very much alive in both districts. Reddies and Kapus of East and West follow the custom of marrying in night to late early mornings and eating only vegetarian in Marriages unlike in Telangana.

Avakaya, Mithayi Accchulu, Prostitution also very common. Other than languague nothing much difference. People are having lot of caste feeling.