TAGC 2019 Ugadhi and Sri Rama Navami Celebrations

TAGC- Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (First Telugu association in North America) celebrated Ugadhi and Sri Rama Navami with Chicago land area Telugu families at the Jain Temple Auditorium, Bartlett, ILLINOIS. The event was successful and received positive response from the Telugu community with 900 guests in attendance. The event was conducted on 27th April, 2019 from 2:30PM to 10PM. 

TAGC President Ramu Billakanti garu welcomed and wished good health, prosperity and wealth to TAGC Members and all Telugu People across the globe. President garu recognized and thanked all Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers. According to Membership committee chair Mr. Venkat Gunuganti, the Event Garned good response with over 900 people attending from distant places even when the day saw a 4-5inch snow. Cultural Head Uma Avadhuta mentioned that the event showcased 30 programs with over 300 participents.

Event Started with Lighting Lamp by Ramu Billakanti (President), Praveen Vemulapalli (President-Elect), Venkat Gunuganti (Secretary), Uma Avadhuta (Cultural Chair & Jt Secretary), Ranga Reddy Lenkala, Srinivas Kandru, Sampath Sangem, Rohit Akula, Archana Podduturi, Madhavi Kondam, Neelima Cheikycharla. It then followed by several programs & shows designed around Ugadhi and Sri Rama Navami Theme. Each and Every program thoroughly entertained audience and several of them shared great feedback with the board members.   

TAGC Ugadhi & Sri Rama Navami Celebration also included delicious dinner sponsored by Godavari Indian Restaurant, Schaumburg, Illinois. Several Volunteers led by Food Chair Mr. Parameshwara Yarasani has streamlined the process and provided food for all 900 guests within an hour. TAGC Board thanked Godavari Indian Restaurant for providing a tasty and delicious food at a nominal price

Few Highlights at the Event

• MC by Middle School Kids Shreeya Avadhanula & Sahasra Kotrakonda
• Balaramayanam Skit by 20 Kids
• Hi-Tech Ugadhi Fundaga skit
• Dad & Sons Fashion Show
• Mom & Daughter Dance Performance
• Chiru Family Medley
• Musical Show by Sandeep Kurrapati, Niharika Malige, Kaasyap Boddapati and Archana Vuppulancha
• Festive delicacies by Godavari Restaurant Schaumburg

All the board members, various committee chairs/co-chairs, volunteers under the direction of the current President Mr. Ramu Billakanti worked hard with dedication, passion and great enthusiasm to make TAGC 2019 Ugadhi & Sri Rama Navami event grand successful and memorable. Youth Volunteers helped in the event in membership validation, ticket distribution and Food serving. The event was helped by several volunteers which help in smooth execution

Finally, TAGC President Ramu Billakanti thanked and congratulated Cultural Committee Chair Uma Avadhuta, Co- chairs Neelima Cheikyacharla, Archana Reddy Podduturi, Madhavi Kondam, Secretary Venkat Gunuganti, Presient Elect Praveen Vemulapalli, Treasurer Vijay Beeram, Jt Treasurer Ranga Reddy Lenkala, Food Committee Chair parameshware Yarasani, Decoration Chair Vani Yetrintala, Board Members Srinivas Kandru, Sampath Sangem, Santosh Konduri, Rohit Akula, Eeshwar Gumidyala, Manasa Lattupally, all the MC’s (Shreeya Avadhanula, Sahasra Kotrakonda, Laxminarayana Ponnaganti, Ramesh Avadhanula) and Several TAGC Volunteers.

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