Since its inception in 1981, the Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) has launched several initiatives to promote the Telugu culture, arts, traditions, language and literature. This way, it has platformed genuine talents for the past 42 years. Even during the pandemic, when social contact was discouraged, the endeavour continued. And, of late, the support has only been increased.
This Thanksgiving and holiday season in America, four organizations came together for a variety of ancient Arts through online TAMA Facebook, on these dates: December 7, 14, and 21. The same was part of the TAMA Giving - Thursday Series.
More than 100 artists and their families have benefited from these programs, which were sponsored by Sri. T. R Reddy. The programs were held with the cooperation of national organizations, namely, TANA, NATA, ATA, and TTA. Besides, the prominent association MAITRI also joined the program.
TAMA's leadership surged ahead with strong determination and dedication to serve the artists and art forms. In tune with the practice established by the previous years' leadership, TAMA conducted 36 programs this year in a way that all age groups get a blockbuster representation.
President SaiRam Karumanchi thanked and expressed gratitude to the 4 main pillars - people, sponsors, volunteers and the TAMA team for their support, hard work and smart work throughout the year. He requested them to cooperate and participate in 2024 as well.
As many as 12 new programs for youth, healthcare and social welfare received a huge response. For more details visit www.tama.org or email
Further details:
On December 7th, Surabhi Drama Theater - Jayanand Group, Hyderabad performed the Jai Pathala Bhairavi play. Special effects like carrying the heroine in a big box in the sky, fighting with the crocodile, thunder, and lightning, among others, impressed the audience.
On December 14th, Sri Sarada Vijaya Natya Mandali, Nalgonda poetic drama Sri Krishna Sathya by female artists was very entertaining. The recital of poems, and Thulabharam settings, among others, was very special. Alluri Seetharama Raju Burra Katha, Thupaki Ramudu, Pittala Dora Art Forms by Sri Vigneswara Kalabrundam, Tadepalligudem on the same day showed the greatness of our arts. Parvati Kalyanam Hari Katha and folk dances by women were featured well by Sridevi Kala Samithi, West Godavari.
The participant organizations from the Telugu States thanked and applauded TAMA’s earnest efforts in encouraging them and giving them the much-needed opportunity, especially when the legacy Fine Arts are on the verge of vanishing. "TAMA has shown a big heart. We express our gratitude to all the USA-based organizations that supported these events. We appeal to everyone to support them in taking these arts forward," they said.
SaiRam Karumanchi said that all these art forms are wonderful and that this is only the beginning. "If they are to continue forever, we all have to contribute and support, whether we are in India or outside. Otherwise, there is a possibility of extinction of these art forms," he added.
Rupendra Vemulapalli, Srinivas Ramisetty, Suneel Devarapalli, Shashi Daggula, Satya Guthula, Subbarao Maddali, Madhu Yarlagadda, Srinivas Uppu and Raghava Tadavarthi contributed from the TAMA team. SaiRam thanked Sri. T. R Reddy, organizations that have cooperated, volunteers, viewers and the TAMA team for the huge success and concluded.
