The grand Bathukamma celebrations 2025 were organized by the Telangana American Telugu Association (TTA), New York, on Sunday, September 28, at the Radisson Hotel Ballroom, Hauppauge, New York. This year’s celebrations turned out to be more colorful, vibrant, and unforgettable than ever. The event was conducted in such grandeur that it matched the festivities back home in Telangana. Over 1,000 members attended with their families, celebrating Bathukamma as a true cultural festival of Telangana.
Highlights of the Program :
The main attraction was an 8-foot Bathukamma, beautifully crafted overnight by Regional Vice-President Mr. Jayaprakash Enjapuri, along with the entire TTA–NY team, using authentic flowers specially procured from locally in the USA. A gracefully revolving goddess idol placed on the Bathukamma captivated everyone’s attention.
Women dressed elegantly in traditional attire, adorned with glittering gold jewelry, brought their own colorful Bathukammas along with their children. The sight of everyone, young and old, dancing in circles to Bathukamma folk songs reflected the rich beauty of Telangana’s cultural traditions.
The host, Ms. Lakshmi Kulkarni, engaged the audience with her lively presence, dancing along with the guests and making the event successful. Singer Lavanya enthralled everyone with melodious Bathukamma songs.
The program began with Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam, followed by “Ayigiri Nandini” dance performance choreographed to depict Goddess Mahishasura Mardini by Guru Sadhana Paranji’s disciples, and continued with a live band and DJ that filled the hall with high energy.
The evening concluded on a grand note with enthusiastic Dandiya dances by all the attendees. The TTA was applauded for presenting such a magnificent festival that brought the traditions of Telangana alive in New York.
Competitions & Prizes :
A special competition for the best Bathukamma was conducted. Six gold coins and six silver coins were given away as prizes. Mr. Pailla Malla Reddy and his wife, Mrs. Sadhana Reddy, presented the awards to the winners.
Other Attractions:
Delicious Telangana traditional cuisine
Unique shopping stalls
Guests & Special Invitees:
Dr. Pailla Malla Reddy congratulated the New York team, which had been preparing for nearly three months to make this event a grand success. On the occasion of TTA completing ten years of continuous service to Telanganites, he invited everyone to the upcoming decennial celebrations to be held in Hyderabad.
Special greetings on Bathukamma and Dasara were conveyed by Dr. Mohan Patalolla (Advisory Council Co-Chair) and Mr. Shiva Reddy Kolla (TTA General Secretary), who came from New Jersey.
Supporting organizations included:
New York Telangana Telugu Association (NYTTA), President Ms. Vani Anugu
Telugu Literary and Cultural Association (TLCA), President Mr. Sumanth Ramishetti
Telugu Association of North America (TANA), Regional Vice-President Mr. Srinivas Bhartavarp, along with their respective board members and executive teams, who praised the New York team for the successful organization.
Heartfelt gratitude was extended to the chief sponsor and philanthropist, pharmaceutical magnate Dr. Pailla Malla Reddy. Other generous donors who extended financial support were also honored with shawls and floral bouquets.
The event’s success was attributed to the guidance of TTA founders Dr. Pailla Malla Reddy, Advisory Council Chairman Dr. Vijaypal Reddy, Advisory Council members, and TTA President Mr. Naveen Reddy Mallipeddi.
TTA New York Regional Vice-President Mr. Jayaprakash Enjapuri conveyed thanks to all the guests.
Special appreciation was expressed to the TTA New York team members who worked tirelessly for three months on planning and execution: TTA National Treasurer Mr. Sahodar Peddi Reddy, Board of Directors Ms. Usha Mannem and Mr. Ranjeeth Kyatham, National Cultural Director Mr. Srinivas Gooduru, Core Team members Mr. Mallik Reddy, Ms. Rama Kumari Vanama, Mr. Satya Gagginapalli, Mr. Sunil Reddy Gaddam, Ms. Vani Singirikonda, Mr. Hari Charan Bobbili, Ms. Soumya Sri Chittari, Mr. Vijender Basa, Mr. Bharat Vummannagari, and Ms. Mounika Bodigam, and to all the volunteers who contributed their valuable time and efforts.
Thanks were also extended to TV5 and ManaTV media for covering the event.
