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Organizing, sponsoring and showing up for the Indian-American community and neighbors across Long Island.

Outside work, Kiran serves on the Hindu Advisory Board of Suffolk County, NY, and as a Board of Trustee for a 54-year-old Indian nonprofit. He is a past President of the Telugu Literary & Cultural Association and a former national youth leader for TANA. He has been honored with citations and proclamations from counties across New York, the Mayor of New York City, and members of the U.S. Senate.

Signature event · A first for TLCA

Bringing Telugu culture to Times Square

· Times Square, New York City · Telugu Literary & Cultural Association

As President of the Telugu Literary & Cultural Association, Kiran Reddy Parvathala led the first Telugu cultural festival TLCA ever brought to Times Square, the crossroads of the world. Around 14,000 people took part.

The festival featured about 35 performances, from classical music recitals to Kuchipudi and folk dances representing the regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. An exhibition showcased Kalamkari textiles and the paintings and sculptures of Telugu artists, while tourists and passersby stopped to watch. The special guest was Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office for International Affairs.

Performers brought Telugu legends to life in the heart of Manhattan, including Rani Rudrama Devi, Sri Krishna Devaraya and Alluri Seetha Rama Raju, along with a dramatized scene from the Mahabharata and a Yellamma folk dance. Kiran and his executive committee received congratulations from across the community for organizing the first program of its kind in TLCA’s history.

For Kiran, the goal was simple: to keep Telugu language and heritage alive for current and future generations growing up far from their ancestral homeland.

In the press: Deccan Herald, September 5, 2024 ↗ · Telugu Times, September 2, 2024 ↗

Leadership

Indo American Community Voice (IACV)

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Kiran helps lead and organize its programs, including production of the 4th Ganesh Mahotsav in Hicksville in September 2026.

Founding member · Secretary

Long Island Mindspark Lions Club

One of the club’s founding members, and now its secretary, keeping records and communications running, including the club’s Independence Day outreach.

Executive Committee · Member-at-Large

Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter (AIA-NY)

Sworn in to the AIA-NY Executive Committee on March 20, 2025, for the 2025–2026 term. Founded in 1967, AIA is the oldest national association of the Indian diaspora in the United States.

The Indian Panorama, March 2025 ↗

Board member

Hindu Advisory Board of Suffolk County, NY

Advises Suffolk County on issues that matter to the Hindu community, providing strategic, cultural and technology guidance.

Board of Trustee

A 54-year-old Indian nonprofit

Serves on the board of trustees, guiding strategy, culture and technology modernization.

Past President · Former Vice President

Telugu Literary & Cultural Association (TLCA)

Serving the Telugu community in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut since 1971. Kiran rose through TLCA’s leadership: as Vice President and cultural team chair in 2023, he helped stage the Ugadi festival where New York City Mayor Eric Adams was chief guest, the first mayoral visit to a TLCA celebration. As President in 2024, he led the association’s first festival in Times Square.

News India Times, April 2023 ↗

National youth leader

TANA

Served as a national youth leader, organizing youth career and STEM programs.

STEM judge · 10+ years

WAC Lighting high school innovation competitions

Judges student STEM projects and mentors young people in technology and leadership.

Community at a glance

Community leadership
President (2024) and Vice President (2023) of the Telugu Literary & Cultural Association (TLCA), leading TLCA’s first Telugu cultural festival in Times Square on August 31, 2024; Executive Committee Member-at-Large, Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter (2025–2026); board member, Hindu Advisory Board of Suffolk County, NY; founding member and Secretary, Long Island Mindspark Lions Club; Indo American Community Voice (IACV); former TANA national youth leader; STEM judge for 10+ years.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TLCA Times Square festival?

On August 31, 2024, the Telugu Literary & Cultural Association, under President Kiran Reddy Parvathala, held its first Telugu cultural festival in Times Square, New York, with about 35 performances including Kuchipudi, folk dances and portrayals of Telugu legends.

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