Bathukamma, Dasara celebrations held in Vienna, Austria

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Reddy, R. R. (2026, October 19). Bathukamma, Dasara celebrations held in Vienna, Austria. The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bathukamma-dasara-celebrations-held-in-vienna-austria/article71602136.ece

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The Hindu · collected 2026-10-19 · by R. Ravikanth Reddy

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Telugu families in Vienna celebrated Bathukamma and Dasara on October 19, 2026, through events organized by the Telugu Sangham Austria under president Srilatha Komati Reddy. The celebration included traditional dances, folk songs, cultural programs for children, a potluck featuring regional dishes, musical performances, and a lucky draw. Participants emphasized preserving Telugu culture for younger generations and strengthening community bonds abroad.
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The Telugu Sangham Austria organized Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations in Vienna on October 19, 2026, bringing together a large number of Telugu families living in Austria. The event was led by the association’s president, Srilatha Komati Reddy, with the aim to preserve and promote Telugu culture among the diaspora community. Women participated enthusiastically in traditional Bathukamma festivities, singing folk songs and performing dances, while children engaged in cultural programs. Traditional dishes were served at a potluck, along with musical performances and a lucky draw. The celebrations included support from sponsors and well-wishers, emphasizing the importance of keeping younger generations connected to their roots.

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R. Ravikanth Reddy
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Austria Dasara Telugu The Telugu Sangham Austria Vienna

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Austria GPE · 2× Srilatha Komati Reddy PERSON · 2× Telugu NORP · 2× The Telugu Sangham Austria ORG · 2× Manikumar Adepu PERSON · 1× The Telugu Sangam Austria ORG · 1× Vienna GPE · 1×

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Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Srilatha Komati Reddy said the association’s primary objective was to preserve Telugu culture and traditions despite living abroad and to bring members of the Telugu community together as one family.
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2026-10-19 · The Hindu
Bathukamma, Dasara celebrations held in Vienna, Austria · assertive framing

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The Telugu Sangham Austria organised Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations in Vienna, bringing together a large number of Telugu families living in Austria. asserted
Austria → organise → Austria
The celebrations were organised under the leadership of the association’s president, Srilatha Komati Reddy, in coordination with the executive committee. asserted
celebrations → organise → committee
The event aimed to preserve and promote Telugu culture and traditions among the Telugu diaspora and pass them on to younger generations. asserted
event → aim → generations
Women participated enthusiastically in traditional Bathukamma festivities, singing folk songs and performing dances. asserted
Women → participate → dances
Children and young people also took part in cultural programmes, adding to the festive atmosphere. asserted
Children → take → atmosphere
“This is an effort to be connected with our roots and also keep the children aware of the Telugu culture and traditions,” said Manikumar Adepu of the Telugu Sangham Austria. asserted
Adepu → connect → Austria
A potluck featuring traditional Telugu dishes, musical performances and a lucky draw were among the highlights of the celebrations. asserted
potluck → feature → celebrations
Members of the executive committee, volunteers, decoration and registration teams, and other members worked together to organise the event. asserted
Members → work → event
Sponsors and well-wishers also extended support to the celebrations. asserted
Sponsors → extend → celebrations
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Srilatha Komati Reddy said the association’s primary objective was to preserve Telugu culture and traditions despite living abroad and to bring members of the Telugu community together as one family. asserted
objective → speak → family
The celebrations concluded on a cheerful note, with participants sharing memories and reaffirming their commitment to keeping Telugu traditions alive in Austria. asserted
participants → conclude → Austria
The Telugu Sangam Austria plans to continue organising cultural activities to strengthen community bonds and promote Telugu heritage among future generations. asserted
Austria → plan → generations
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