Global Telangana Association GTA Mega Batukamma In Virginia

Over 5,000 Attend GTA’s Mega Bathukamma and Dasara Celebrations in Ashburn

Ashburn, Virginia, October 18, 2026: More than 5,000 people attended the Mega Bathukamma & Dasara Sambaralu organized by the Global Telangana Association (GTA), Washington, DC Chapter, at Independence High School in Ashburn, according to organizers.

The celebration brought together families from across the region for colorful floral Bathukammas, traditional songs and cultural performances celebrating Telangana’s heritage. Community members of all ages were welcomed with complimentary admission and lunch.

Distinguished guests included U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam; Virginia State Senator Kannan Srinivasan; JJ Singh and Laura Jane Cohen, members of the Virginia House of Delegates; and Satyapriya Singh, Minister for Community Affairs at the Embassy of India in Washington, DC.

A special highlight was the felicitation of Telugu doctors from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in recognition of their contributions to healthcare and service to the community.

The GTA team—Vishu Kalavala, Sudheer Muddasani, Vamshi Singireddy, Kotya Banoth, Narsimha Doma, Vikas Brungi, Vikassai Akuthota, Ganesh Mukka, Premsagar Ravula, Vikas Vulli, Samar Nandi, Sravan Paduru, Sravanth Gunda, Sunil Kudikala, Srini Jupally, Venu Kalikota, Hari Vemula, Thrinath, Swathi Paduru, Ashwini Chittimala, Prathyusha Naraparaju, Rekha Sarepalli, Sankirtha Mukka, Sindhu Vuppala, Jayasri Telukuntla, Naveen Sreegadde, Anupama Mukku, Madhuri, Nalini K, Deepthi Pulavarti, Meena Kalikota, Veena Reddy and Shilpa Akuthota—thanked sponsors for their commitment and generous contributions. They acknowledged the businesses and individuals who stepped forward, despite rising costs and competing responsibilities, to support the celebration.

Technology companies, local business owners, individual donors and food sponsors were recognized for their support. Organizers also thanked the teams that coordinated, prepared and served the meals.

Special appreciation was extended to Sampangi Real Estate for sponsoring 100 sarees as gifts for participants who brought Bathukammas; Kavya Sarees for sponsoring saree prizes for the Best Bathukamma winners; and Ridhi Sarees for contributing pure Kanchi and Gadwal silk sarees as top prizes.

The organizers thanked volunteers, performers and participating families for their time and enthusiasm. They emphasized the importance of such gatherings in strengthening community connections and helping younger generations preserve and celebrate Telangana’s traditions.