TANA, TAMA Host Clay Ganesha Workshop in Alpharetta

The Telugu Association of North America (TANA) and the Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) jointly organized a clay Ganesha idol making workshop on September 12 at Desana Middle School in Alpharetta, Georgia. The event brought together tradition, creativity, environmental awareness and community spirit, with more than 150 participants, including children and families. Organized in partnership with ClayGanesha.org, the workshop introduced participants to the concept of eco-friendly seed Ganesha idols.

Under the theme “Devotion Through Service Plant Them and Watch the Flowers Bloom,” participants made Ganesha idols using natural clay mixed with seeds. Organizers explained that the idols can be planted after the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, allowing plants to grow and bloom. Mukherjee Vemulapalli led and coordinated the event, while Sowjanya Arekapalli, wife of Bobby, and their two children also actively participated. Srinivas Ramanatham, Yashwanth Jonnalagadda, Vinay Maddineni, Parvathi Kompella and Chaitanya Korrapati, along with TANA and TAMA teams, supported the planning and execution.

Families attended the workshop according to designated time slots, allowing the event to run successfully throughout the day. The organizers specially appreciated Sunil Devarapalli for his generous contribution and support. TANA Vice President Srinivas Lavu, TAMA President Sunitha Potnuru, TAMA Chairman Madhukar Yarlagadda, Regional Representative Shekhar Kollu, Social Welfare Coordinator Sunil Devarapalli, Board Director Bharat Maddineni and Women Services Coordinator-Secretary Sohini Ainala were among those who supported the successful organization of the event. The workshop highlighted how cultural traditions can be combined with creativity, community service and environmental responsibility for future generations.