American Telugu Association (ATA) celebrated Bathukamma and Dasara Festival on 15th October 2011 at Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The event was co-hosted by Valley Cricket Club (VCC). Over 400 people from around Los Angeles area participated in the event.

Mr. Nataraj Reddy explained the story behind the Bathukamma and Dasara. He wished the attendees on behalf of ATA President Mr. Rajender Jinna. ATA trustee Mr. Ravinder Reddy thanked the respected sponsors Mr. Gautham Kumar, Mr. ASR Swamy, Mr. Prasad Koka, and Mr. Nagaraj Chetty.

ATA local coordinator Mr. Ravi Kumar thanked Annapurna Cuisine and Indian Oven for providing delicious food. ATA Planning Committee Chair Mr. Narsimha Reddy Dasani distributed certificates and medals for the best Bathukamma and for the winners from various sports conducted for Kids, Women and Men.

VCC President Mr. Suresh Akunuru thanked Jayamma Thalinki, Vikram Vatsavai, Harsha Athmakur, Venkat, Johnson, Vikram Bojjam, Kiran Juvvadi, Prasad Koka, Pradeep, Ravi Dyapa, Vijay, Shirisha, Srikanth Vishnubotla, Kishore Garikapati, Kumar Thaliki, Praveen Nayani, Rajitha, Sharath Bodupalli, Raju Nune, Srikanth Mandapati, Sharth, Madhu Bodapati,Srinivas Khillada,Latha Thaliki, Usha Khillada, Therisa Allam, Prasanna Vavilala, Ravi Allam, Ravi Ballayya, Raja Ganesan, Haritha Akunuru, Priyanka Vaddi, Sindhu Dokuru, Akila Allam, Kruthika for making the event grand success.