Events In The Year Of 2004
Ugadi Celebrations
On March 19, 2004, WTF commemorated Taarana naama Ugadi Utsavam, Maatru Bhasha Dinotsavam, and Mahila Dinotsavam at Vani Mahal, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai. The event was honored by the presence of Chief Guest Padma Vibhushan Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna, alongside Prof. D. Chinnikrishnaiah, former head of the Telugu Department at Presidency College, Chennai, and Smt. Ramalakshmi Arudra, a senior writer, as well as Dr. V. L. Indira Dutt, the Federation President, and other esteemed federation members. The Panchanga Pattanam was performed by Sri T. Ashwini Sastry and Sri T. Rohini Sastry. The audience was captivated by a Kuchipudi dance performance by Kum. Sucharitha and her troupe from Pushpanjali Nritya Kala Kendram, Chennai.
12th Anniversary Celebrations
The World Telugu Federation commemorated its 12th anniversary on September 11, 2004, under the leadership of Dr. V.L. Indira Dutt, the president of the organization. The event was honored by the presence of Central Union Minister Dr. Dasari Narayanarao, who served as the Chief Guest. Dr. V.L. Indira Dutt and Senior Member B.S.R. Krishna presented a token of appreciation to the Chief Guest. During the celebration, parliament members, including Sri D.K. Aadikesavulu, Sri Maganti Srinivas Reddy, Bengaluru Coordinator Sri J. Srinivasulu Reddy, and Sri Nalli KuppuSwamiChetty, were also recognized. Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao awarded Gold Medals to underprivileged women, and a variety of cultural programs were organized to mark the occasion.