Gudapalli
Gudapalli is a village in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Gudapalli village is 7 km away from Razole, on the way towards Karavaka.
The village is mainly dependent on agriculture, coir industries, and coconut business Population as of January 2008 is more than 8000. In recent years villagers have become interested in moving their children’s education forward. Many people study technical courses; some of them have become software professionals among other fields.
Until the 1996 cyclone which hit the area badly, the delta was also renowned for its coconut production. Even now, Konaseema is known after its coconut production whereby the phrase "Konaseema Kobbaraaku" is known, which signifies the prominence of Konaseema in coconut production. One of the most significant components of Konaseema culture is the food; a unique part of the cuisine is its reliance on abundant local produce and seafood. There are delicacies made using Plantain flowers.
Lifestyle
The inhabitants of Konaseema adopted a highly sustainable lifestyle. For example, every part of a coconut tree is used: from roots to the leaves and everything in between. This could probably be explained by the geographic isolation from the mainland. Before the construction of a bridge connecting to the mainland, water-based transportation was the only option. This relative isolation led to Konaseema people becoming extremely efficient at resource usage.
A particular religious festival during "Kaartika Maasam" occurs in this village. During this festival, women wake up before dawn, pray at a temple and light small lamps made of cotton dipped in cow ghee placed in a plantain stem and left floating in the canals. At this time, one can see hundreds of floating lights lighting up a canal.