The Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC) is gearing up to celebrate Bathukamma Panduga 2026 in a grand manner in Aurora, Illinois. The celebrations will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 11:30 AM onwards at the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora.
This year’s celebrations feature the special theme “Memories in Every Thread”, with a Vintage Saree Theme. Organizers are inviting women to showcase and celebrate their mothers’ and grandmothers’ sarees, vintage sarees, wedding sarees, personal collections, and cherished family heirlooms.
Madhavi Rani Konakala is serving as the Bathukamma Chair, while Ramya Nagulavanchla, Rachana Koluguri, and Shyla Jethi Bethi are the Co-Chairs.
The celebrations are being organized under the leadership of TAGC President Archana Pooddutoori. As TAGC marks 55 years, the Bathukamma festival is expected to bring together the Telugu community to celebrate tradition, culture, and cherished family memories.
