Albany, NY – The Albany Telugu Association (ATA) marked the UGADI celebrations, the Telugu New Year, with grand festivities at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on April 21st. The event drew a significant crowd of Telugu residents from the Albany area, as well as prominent figures from the Telugu entertainment industry.
Among the notable guests were popular actor Ali and his spouse, acclaimed music director RP Patnayak, Bigg Boss winner Kaushal and his wife, and singer Sai Priya.
The festivities commenced with a ceremonial puja and the distribution of ‘Shadruchula prasadam’, a traditional dish made with five sweet and savory ingredients. Following this, a ‘panchanga shravanam’, the customary reading of the Telugu almanac for the forthcoming year, was conducted.
The cultural segment of the event featured enthralling performances by RP Patnayak, Sai Priya, and young talents from the ATA. The audience was further captivated by a dance presentation by Kaushal and his spouse.
During his address, Ali reflected on his illustrious 25-year journey in the Telugu film industry, sharing intriguing anecdotes from his career. Kaushal extended Ugadi wishes to all attendees and also discussed his upcoming cinematic venture, ‘Kannappa’.
ATA President Venkat Jasti expressed gratitude to all the guests and sponsors for their invaluable support in making the event a resounding success. He also extended Ugadi greetings to everyone present.
The UGADI celebrations served as a unifying platform for the Telugu community in Albany, enabling them to collectively honor and celebrate their rich culture and heritage. The event was a monumental success and is poised to be cherished in the memories of attendees for years to come.
Albany Telugu Association Celebrates UGADI
Date and Venue: April 21st, Empire State Plaza, Albany.
Significant turnout from Albany’s Telugu community.
Special guests: Actor Ali, music director RP Patnayak, Bigg Boss winner Kaushal, and singer Sai Priya.
Commenced with a ceremonial puja and distribution of ‘Shadruchula prasadam’.
Cultural segment highlighted performances by RP Patnayak, Sai Priya, and ATA’s young talents.
Ali reflected on his 25-year journey in Telugu cinema.
Kaushal shared Ugadi greetings and discussed his forthcoming film, ‘Kannappa’.
ATA President Venkat Jasti expressed gratitude to guests and sponsors.
ATA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Telugu culture and heritage within the U.S.
UGADI, the Telugu New Year, is celebrated during spring.
Shadruchula prasadam is a traditional dish comprising five sweet and savory ingredients.
Panchanga shravanam involves the customary reading of the Telugu almanac to predict events for the upcoming year.
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