Welcome to Telugu Diaspora
TeluguDiaspora.com is an initiative of Diaspora Foundation ®. The Foundation is a registered body that attempts to document and promote research in themes directly relevant in understanding of Indian Diaspora. TeluguDiaspora.com website attempts to document the history of Telugu emigration through its activities, both academic and cultural. Telugu Diaspora consists of Telugus living beyond the borders of current day Andhra Pradesh- those living overseas and within India. The Telugu Diaspora identifies with various aspects of Telugu the language they speak, Telugu. The present Telugu Diaspora communities have their origins mainly from the state of Andhra Pradesh (India) and other parts of India including Presidency of Madras. More>>
Patterns of Telugu Emigration
TeluguDiaspora.com is an initiative of Diaspora Foundation ®. The Foundation is a registered body that attempts to document and promote research in themes directly relevant in understanding of Indian Diaspora. TeluguDiaspora.com website attempts to document the history of Telugu emigration through its activities, both academic and cultural. Telugu Diaspora consists of Telugus living beyond the borders of current day Andhra Pradesh- those living overseas and within India. The Telugu Diaspora identifies with various aspects of Telugu the language they speak, Telugu. The present Telugu Diaspora communities have their origins mainly from the state of Andhra Pradesh (India) and other parts of India including Presidency of Madras. More>>
Patterns of Telugu Emigration
| Time- period | Category of emigrant | Destination |
| Pre-colonial | Religious/Trade | West Asia, South East Asia and African |
| Colonial | Indenture | Mauritius, South Africa and Fiji |
| Kangani | Malaya and Ceylon | |
| Maistry | Burma | |
| Post-Independence | Professional, Labour & Family Reunion | USA, UK, Europe, Australia & West Asia/Gulf |
| Flash Banner Photos Courtesy: Sri Adari Appalanaidu, Sri Enkatesulu Juval, Pandit Sanjeeva Appadoo, Smt Ragasudha Vinjamuri, Dr.Chitten Raju Vanguri & Indereunion.net. |
| Details on photos in Flash: Banner 1: Pictures from Indenture system during colonial times Banner 2: Visit to Malaysia by Akkineni Nageshwara Rao & S P Balasubramanyam Banner 3: Pandit Sanjeeva on Mauritius Radio broadcasting Telugu programs, his unique muggu drawings & Mauritius Telugu Flag Banner 4: Honoring parents in an event by Telugu Association of Malaysia & Akkineni's visit to Malaysia Banner 5: Visit by delegations from Telugu Association of Malaysia Banner 6: Telugu literary functions in the US & Telugu Association of London's committee members |
