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NYTTA Celebrates Maha Shivratri and Women’s Day

with NYC Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan

OUR BUREAU

New York, NY
YTTA, organized, NYTTA
SAMBARALU, a grand cel-
Nebration of Maha Shivaratri
and Women’s Day on March 4, 2023,
in Hindu Temple Auditorium, Flush-
ing. (SAMBARALU, in Telugu, a
South Indian Language means Cele-
brations). Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu
Festival, celebrated in India, especial-
ly in the State of Telangana. Devotees
fast during the day and offer all-night
vigil called JAGARAN, singing bha-
jans in praise of the Lord Shiva. In-
cidentally, on this day Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvathi got married. Lord
Parvathi is known as Jaganmatha,
(mother of all mothers) is known to
be very powerful Shakti. Hence it
was thought that it is apt to celebrate
Women’s Day offering prayer to God-
dess Parvathi, together with Maha
Shivaratri.
The event has been graced by
more than 600 guests from all over
the New York City, Long Island and
neighboring New Jersey and Con-
necticut states. Telanganites have a
great presence not only in these states
but also other states within the US.
Children from the local community
enthralled the audience with their gra-
cious dances, devotional and folklore
songs, composed by eminent Gurus.
The festivities went on from 3 PM
to midnight, with audience pinned to
their seats and watching the cultural
programs. Artists from India have
performed filmi and Telangana specif-
ic folklores.
Sumptuous dinner with specials is a well-known motivating person- and cultures. He said Telugu’s are Gaddam, explained him the upcom-
from the Telangana State have been ality in Long Island as well. Thus, one of the fastest growing community, ing activities of the organization and
served. Some of the authentic food he has established a strong bond contributing to the educational values efforts of the organization in serving
items not available have been flown with the community spread across and also as most of them are IT Pro- the community here in US and back
specially from India. Long Island and New York City. fessionals, Doctors, Engineers con- home. Mr. Chauhan appreciated him
It was a great honor that Mr. Dil- In his speech to the audience, Mr. tributes significantly to the economy. for the innovative themes Mr. Sunil
ip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner Chauhan congratulated the NYTTA He, led the galaxy of the leaders and introduced this year. The founder of
for Trade, Investment and Innovation, Chairman, Dr. Rajender Jinna, and philanthropists in releasing the first the organization, Mr. Srinivas Gudu-
the Mayor’s Office for International the President of NYTTA, Mr. Sunil ever Souvenir commemorating the ru, a long-time friend of Mr. Chau-
Affairs, Brooklyn President’s Office, Reddy Gaddam, on organizing such grand gala. han, gave his vision of establishing
graced the occasion. Mr. Dilip Chau- a massive gathering of Telangana Chairman, Dr. Jinna thanked Mr. the organization in New York, and in-
han has been a great friend of the In- Community. He congratulated the Chauhan for his valuable time and troduced him to the generous donors
dian Community, especially Telugus children and the parents on carrying said the goal of the organization is to supporting the organization, and the
in New York. He has attended several the cultural values of their mother- bring up the children to grow up as esteemed local leadership from var-
cultural, economic, and educational land forward and practicing them the responsible citizens. He said, the ious organizations. He vehemently
programs in New York, and has been here as well. This brings diversity in organization will make every effort in thanked Mr. Chauhan for his contin-
a great inspiration for the community. the community which is the strong pil- utilizing the encouragement provid- uous support to the South Asians in
As a Deputy Controller of the Minori- lar of New York, which embraces the ed by the Mayor’s office to the com- general, and Telugus in particular, of
ty Affairs office in Nassau Country he communities from different countries munities. President, Mr. Sunil Reddy this region.

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