Telugu Language Reflects Living Civilization, Spiritual Legacy: Mauritius President Gokhool
4 Jan 2026 5:17 PM IST4 Jan 2026 5:17 PM IST
Dharam Gokhool described the Third World Telugu Conference as a landmark event uniting Telugu diaspora from around the world.
Gazal Srinivas, Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, MLA Mandali Buddhaprasad felicitate the President of Mauritius Dharam Gokhool at the 3rdWorld Telugu Conference in Guntur on Sunday. Photo BY ARRANGEMENT.
Vijayawada: Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool has hailed the Telugu-speaking people and noted that they are a significant presence in some 50 countries worldwide.
Addressing the Third World Telugu Conference in Guntur on its second day on Sunday, Gokhool observed that the conclave was not confined merely to language and civilization but it also reflected the Telugus’ collective resolve to preserve their spiritual and cultural heritage.
The Mauritius Telugu Mahasabha has announced that it would organise the 4th World Telugu Conference in Mauritius on January 8, 9, and 10, next year.
An MoU was signed on stage to facilitate mutual cooperation between the two countries for the successful conduct of the World Telugu conference. The signing was done between the Andhra Saraswata Parishad and the Mauritius Telugu Mahasabha Association.
Gokhool noted, “Telugu is the third most- spoken language in India and forms an inseparable part of the diaspora’s identity. The language, heritage and culture have become enduring people-to-people bonds, linking India and Mauritius beyond formal diplomacy.”
The deliberations at the conference, he added, would further strengthen global Telugu identity and foster intercontinental connections.
Referring to bilateral ties, the Mauritius president said India and Mauritius shared a common history and values, with ancestors from India safeguarding language and traditions across generations. He recalled the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mauritius in March last, followed by the Mauritius PM’s visit to India, which “significantly deepened the partnership.”
Expressing concern over the fading importance of traditional festivals, assembly speaker Chintakayala Ayyannapatrudu lamented that while people of Indian origin abroad proudly followed our culture and traditions, “many in their own homeland are neglecting native festivals.”
Ayyannapatrudu recalled that the Mauritius president was a BA (Honours) graduate in 1973 and an MBA from Delhi University in 1975 — and that he often spoke with pride about Indian culture.
“When he says that Ugadi is celebrated with grandeur in Mauritius, we applaud. But how many villages in our own state celebrate Ugadi today,” the speaker asked.
The assembly speaker observed that under the influence of western culture, people stayed awake through the night of December 31 to celebrate the New Year, but tended to forget Telugu festivals such as Ugadi, Sankranti and Sri Rama Navami.
Pointing out that AP has nearly 14,000 gram panchayats, he urged the people to reflect as to how many of these actually prepared Ugadi pachadi or conducted Panchanga Sravanam.
The Mauritius Telugu Mahasabha has announced that it would organise the 4th World Telugu Conference in Mauritius on January 8, 9, and 10, next year.
An MoU was signed on stage to facilitate mutual cooperation between the two countries for the successful conduct of the World Telugu conference. The signing was done between the Andhra Saraswata Parishad and the Mauritius Telugu Mahasabha Association.
Gokhool noted, “Telugu is the third most- spoken language in India and forms an inseparable part of the diaspora’s identity. The language, heritage and culture have become enduring people-to-people bonds, linking India and Mauritius beyond formal diplomacy.”
The deliberations at the conference, he added, would further strengthen global Telugu identity and foster intercontinental connections.
Referring to bilateral ties, the Mauritius president said India and Mauritius shared a common history and values, with ancestors from India safeguarding language and traditions across generations. He recalled the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mauritius in March last, followed by the Mauritius PM’s visit to India, which “significantly deepened the partnership.”
Expressing concern over the fading importance of traditional festivals, assembly speaker Chintakayala Ayyannapatrudu lamented that while people of Indian origin abroad proudly followed our culture and traditions, “many in their own homeland are neglecting native festivals.”
Ayyannapatrudu recalled that the Mauritius president was a BA (Honours) graduate in 1973 and an MBA from Delhi University in 1975 — and that he often spoke with pride about Indian culture.
“When he says that Ugadi is celebrated with grandeur in Mauritius, we applaud. But how many villages in our own state celebrate Ugadi today,” the speaker asked.
The assembly speaker observed that under the influence of western culture, people stayed awake through the night of December 31 to celebrate the New Year, but tended to forget Telugu festivals such as Ugadi, Sankranti and Sri Rama Navami.
Pointing out that AP has nearly 14,000 gram panchayats, he urged the people to reflect as to how many of these actually prepared Ugadi pachadi or conducted Panchanga Sravanam.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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