The IDOL Gandharva Ghantasala Association (IGGA) is all set to host a grand musical celebration in New Jersey, bringing together music, dance and Telugu cultural traditions. The special event, titled “Pravadhamu Sangeetha Mahotsavam,” will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 4 PM to 11 PM at Royal Albert Palace in Fords, New Jersey.
The event will feature several distinguished guests, including Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Commissioner Emeritus Upendra Chivukula, Mangesh Chinthamneni, CEO of Samudhra Inc., and IGGA Founder Sharath Chandra.
Prominent personalities including professional singer Anitha Krishna, actor and Kuchipudi dancer Indraneil Varma, professional Kuchipudi dancer Varshini Arza, and Raghu Sankaramanchi, Founder & CEO of Sai Datta Peetham, are also expected to participate.
The program will feature Annamayya Sri Padarchana, Ghantasala Swara and Sangeetha Nrutya Hela, the IGGA Rising Star Singing Program, live music and Burrakatha performances.
The event is being supported by the IGGA leadership team, including Damu Gedela, Prasad Vootukura, Poornima Girakala, Madhulatha Pantrangi, Eswari Lukulapu, Sivashankar Kanaremedla and M.V. Rao.
The festival aims to celebrate the timeless musical legacy of Ghantasala, promote Telugu music and cultural traditions, and provide a platform for emerging singers and performing artists in the United States.
With music, dance and cultural performances lined up throughout the evening, the Gandharva Ghantasala Musical Festival is expected to be a major cultural gathering for Telugu music lovers in New Jersey.
