Sungeeta Nilayamu

Vice President of the South African Ram Bhajana Association (SARBA) for the upcoming Bhajana Festival that is taking place on the April 26, 2026 .

In continuation of Telugu Eisteddfod lesson of 2026 for Section 28 -A4 and Section :29 -A5

 Sight Reading 📖✨This week we were joined by a Grade 8 learner from Maris Stella Ms. Hermani Naidoo who is a member of the Andhra Vidhya Sabha and loves Telugu language because of its uniqueness.

 A historic moment for Lotus FM and the Andhra Maha Sabha of South Africa  marking the very first Telugu Eisteddfod lesson of 2026 for Section 27 , A3 – Sight Reading 📖✨

10 words forward in preserving and celebrating our language through learning 

Take a listen to the Telugu lesson focusing on the word 'vindu' - feast. Listen closely as you won't want to miss this one! 

Today, we’re diving into Aanandamo Aavesamo, a soulful Telugu melody from the film Sindhooram. This song gently asks a powerful question—is love pure happiness, or an uncontrollable rush of emotion?

Sung beautifully by Abhay Jodhpurkar and composed by Gowra Hari, this track is all about emotional surrender and transformation. Tune in to the podcast here !

Discover the beauty of everyday Telugu with our Word of the Day! In this episode, we explore “kalavadam” — a simple yet meaningful word that reflects connection, meeting, and togetherness. Tune in and enrich your language journey, one word at a time.

Yedho Yedho Maaya” captures the subtle magic of falling in love, where emotions arise unexpectedly and transform the ordinary into something beautiful. 

Song Title: Yedho Yedho Maaya (ఏదో ఏదో మాయా)
Movie: Bhimaa
Singer: Anurag Kulkarni 

Panakam is more than a word.(పానకం)
It represents tradition, devotion, sharing, and summer wisdom.
One Telugu word — carrying taste, faith, and memory. 

Here’s a song that beautifully celebrates two hearts becoming one from the movie VISA .

Melodious vocals by Sanjith Hegde. 

Today’s Telugu Magic Word of the Day is Holi – the vibrant festival of colours that celebrates joy, unity, and the triumph of good over evil.

Known as హోళీ (Hōlī) in Telugu, it reminds us to spread happiness, forgive, and welcome the beauty of new beginnings just as colours brighten our world. 🌸✨