New York January 27, 2014: Telugu Literary and Cultural Association (TLCA) Sankranthi and Republic Day Celebrations will be held on January 25th at Ganesh Temple Auditoriam in Flushing, President Krishnasri  Gandham said in a press release.

Program will start at 3 PM and will continue till night. Tollywood playback singers Raghu Kunche and Usha will entertain the audience. 

Mimicry artist Bhaviri Ravi will perform in the program. Actress Roja Ramani will be attending the Sankranthi program.

TLCA committee invited everyone to the program on Saturday, 25th. Started in 1971 by a visionary group of idealists, The Telugu Literary and Cultural Association (TLCA) of New York is one of the earliest Indian Associations in North America and the first Telugu association. The TLCA was formed with the primary goal of promoting the Telugu Literary and Cultural Activities in the NY, NJ and Connecticut Tri-State area. Successive generations of Telugu children and adults have benefited from its tremendous success towards this goal.

Through the efforts of many hard working groups of people, the organization has grown through the years. It is the largest single Telugu association in North America and the founder member of TANA - the Telugu Association of North America in the year 1978.

TLCA has a 13 member Executive Committee to look after its day to day activities. The Board of Trustees are responsible for the long term welfare of the organization.