Gowthami regional library, Regional library in Rajahmundry, India.
Gowthami Regional Library is a knowledge center in Rajahmundry holding approximately 103,000 titles in Telugu, English, Hindi, and Urdu languages. The building in Lakshmivarapupeta offers separate sections for fiction, non-fiction, reference materials, and children's books along with study spaces and digital resources.
A poet named Nalam Krishna Rao founded the library in 1898 as Gowthami Grandhalayam. It later merged with Vasuraya Library and was formally registered as a society in 1920.
The library holds palm leaf manuscripts and historical texts that reflect the region's literary heritage and knowledge traditions. These materials show how important preserving written records has been for the local community.
Access to the library is straightforward, with clear sections that help visitors find what they need quickly. Regular workshops and programs are offered that encourage learning and the sharing of ideas.
The collection includes ancient copper plates and manuscripts dating back to the 12th century, which reflects its standing among major libraries in South Asia. These rare items allow visitors to encounter materials from distant historical periods.
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