Telugu Thalli International

On Monday, 16 March 2026, devotees and lovers of Telugu devotional music will gather to observe the 523rd Vardhanthi of the great saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya , lovingly known as Annamayya. This special program will feature a heartfelt musical offering led by accomplished vocalist Smt. Dharma Rajaraman , accompanied by her sister Smt. Vasantha Sivaramakrishnan . Dharma Rajaraman and Vasantha Sivaramakrishnan come from a family that deeply valued music and culture. Their parents, Smt. Rajyalakshmi and Sri P. M. Sivaramakrishnan, ensured that the sisters received a strong foundation in Carnatic music by engaging the highly respected teacher Sri G. Srinivasan . Under his guidance, the sisters developed a deep appreciation for classical music and have now been singing for over sixty-five years. Smt. Dharma Rajaraman from Bengaluru, India A significant turning point in Dharma Rajaraman’s musical journey came when she returned from Kanpur to the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalo...

As we prepare to welcome Ugaadhi on Thursday,   19 March 2026 , homes across Telugu families begin to fill with the fragrance of fresh mango, tamarind, and jaggery. Among the many beautiful traditions of Ugaadhi, one stands out for its simplicity and profound meaning — Ugaadhi Pacchadi . This humble dish is not just a festive recipe. It is a philosophy of life served in a bowl . For generations, Telugu families have begun the New Year by tasting Ugaadhi Pacchadi together. Each ingredient represents a different experience that life brings — joy, challenges, surprises, and even moments of bitterness. By tasting them together, we are reminded that life is never made of just one emotion. It is a blend, and learning to accept every experience with balance is one of the timeless teachings of Ugaadhi. For children especially, this tradition is a wonderful opportunity to learn the deeper meaning behind our festivals. When they help prepare Ugaadhi Pacchadi or hear the story of its six tast...

Celebrating Hope, Heritage, and New Beginnings Every year in late March or early April, Telugu families around the world come together with hearts full of hope and homes filled with color and aroma to celebrate Ugaadhi — the Telugu New Year . For 2026, this auspicious festival will be observed on Thursday, March 19, 2026 according to the traditional Telugu calendar. This day ushers in శ్రీ పరాభవ నామ సంవత్సరం (Sri Parābhava Nāma Samvathsaram) — a year steeped in symbolic meaning and spiritual promise. The Parabhava year is a time for introspection, humility, and detachment from material excesses. It encourages mental peace, family bonds, especially with the mother, and simple home-based spiritual practices.  For the Telugu diaspora — whether in South Africa, the USA, Australia, Canada, the UK, Mauritius, Singapore, or beyond — Ugaadhi connects us back to our roots. It reminds us of the deep cultural legacy we carry with us wherever we live, and it gives us an opportunity to renew...