← International Telugu Convention

International Telugu Convention (Andhra Saraswatha Parishat) is a prestigious triennial literary and cultural festival organized by Andhra Saraswatha Parishat in collaboration with educational and cultural institutions. The second edition, titled International Telugu Mahasabhalu, was held from January 5 to 7, 2024, at the Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology (GIET) campus in Rajamahendravaram. This grand three-day gathering featured distinguished symposiums on various literary genres ranging from poetry and prose to drama, modern literature, translation, folk literature, and children’s literature as well as cultural programs like Kavisammelan, dance ballets, and the “Andhrameva Jayathey” closing ceremony, all staged across four venues. The event organizers expected an attendance of over 100,000 people over the three days, with 15,000 individuals able to view the cultural performances at any given time.