Touch of Telangana at Bathukamma, Dasara celebrations in Detroit

The spirit of Telangana got here alive within the coronary heart of Michigan because the Global Telangana Association (GTA) Detroit Chapter hosted its third Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations on the Studio Center that witnessed a record-breaking attendance, with over 1,500 members of the Telugu group coming collectively for a vibrant show of tradition and custom.

The venue was remodeled right into a riot of colors, with girls and younger women adorned in stunning silk sarees and conventional langa vonis. The centrepiece of the celebration, nevertheless, was the a whole bunch of intricately organized Bathukamma flower mounds, introduced by attendees as an providing to Goddess Gowri and Mother Nature.

The air resonated with the rhythm of devotional songs as individuals danced in circles across the floral stacks, their synchronized claps and actions making a mesmerizing spectacle.

Suvarna Nagireddy, visiting her son’s household in Michigan, was blissful to be a part of the celebrations 1000’s of miles away from her residence, Hyderabad. “I sincerely admire Global Telangana Association for conserving our tradition and traditions alive for future generations in America,” she stated.

“Worshipping the Goddess of Nature, that’s the core of our tradition. The flowers, leaves, and herbs usually are not simply decorations. They are an emblem of uniting with nature, of respecting Her as a mom. As they circle, what the ladies sing is one fact: Nature just isn’t ours, however we’re part of nature,” stated Esha Gangasani, who can be visiting her daughter in Novi.

The festivities started on a non secular observe with a conventional “Shami pooja”, performed by a temple priest, Vara Prasad Sharma, who defined the profound significance of the Dasara competition to the gathering.

A luxurious feast, specifically ready by the native Indian Restaurant, Tawa was served to all 1,500 attendees. The GTA USA Board, led by its President, Praveen Kesireddy, Board of Trustees, Krishna Prasad Jaligama, Mahesh Venukadasula, Mallikarjun Padukone and Santosh Kakulavaram, GTA Detroit Board, headed by President, Kamal Pinnapureddy, President-Elect, Venkat Vadnala (2026-28) and the working committee members, Laxminarayana Karnala, Sathyadhir Gangasani, Sushma Padukone, Suma Kalvala and Swapna Chintapalli, GTA Standing Committee Chairpersons, Prem Chintapalli, Sriram Jala, Yugandhar Bhumireddy and Karunakar Kandukuri, Executive & Advisory Board members, primarily Arun Bachu, Yadagiri Ileni, Sainath Lachireddygari, Goverdhan Pinnamreddy, Sandeep Narayanappa, Praveen Muddasani and Sreekanth Reddy Chintala introduced plaques to the sponsors, patrons and volunteers, and gave away prizes to the winners of ‘Best Bathukamma’ contest.