KUCHIPUDI

Srikakulam was the ancient capital of the SATAVAHANA empire {2 BC.}.The rulers of Satavahana were great patrons of art.From the inscriptions found here , on the temples of Andhra Vishnu , which was the most sacred shrine of those days , it is evident many devadasies received royal patronage .The sculptures excavated from this area show the grace of the women , whose dance was an art of worship.