Damerla Rama Rao Art Gallery

Damerla Rama Rao Art Gallery is a dedicated art gallery in Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, located near the Godavari Bund Road. Established in memory of renowned Telugu artist Damerla Rama Rao (1897-1925), it displays his original paintings, sketches and personal artifacts. The gallery preserves his artistic legacy and serves as a cultural centre for art enthusiasts, students and visitors interested in early 20th-century Indian art in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Visitors can expect a small, quiet indoor gallery displaying oil paintings, watercolours, sketches and reproductions by Damerla Rama Rao, along with photographs and information panels about his life and work. The interior is arranged for close viewing of artworks with display halls and explanatory labels. Located in an urban area near the Godavari riverfront, the gallery offers a calm environment for art appreciation, study and educational visits.

The gallery is dedicated to Damerla Rama Rao (1897-1925), a renowned artist from Rajahmundry who studied art and was known for his paintings inspired by Ajanta and Indian classical themes. He established a school of art and contributed to early modern painting in Andhra. The gallery was created to preserve and exhibit his original works, sketches and personal artifacts after his early death, maintaining his legacy for future generations.

The gallery holds cultural significance as a memorial to one of Andhra Pradesh's most celebrated early modern painters. It serves as a centre for promoting visual arts, art education and appreciation of Telugu artistic heritage in Rajamahendravaram, attracting students, artists and cultural visitors.