Welcome to Telugu Association of the Jacksonville Area

Telugu Association of the Jacksonville Area (TAJA) is a registered not for profit organization formed in 2002 in Jacksonville, FL to promote cultural, literary, humanitarian activities, and enhance intercultural understanding between the Telugu and other local communities. Throughout the year, TAJA celebrates Indian festivals as a group i.e. Ugadi, Sankraanti, Sree Rama Navami, Summer Picnic, Diwali, Dasehra, Christmas OR a Special Event organized by the committee as fund riser or talent promotions, and Humanitarian Activity. TAJA membership is open to any one interested in Telugu culture or literature or anyone who is interested in enhancing intercultural understanding between the Telugu and other local communities.

TAJA Executive Committee members are elected every year. TAJA executive committee members conduct day-to-day operation of the organization. Also, TAJA publishes a news letter called "TAJA Maasapatrika" for the benefit of community which is to inform the community about what is happening in their community and as well as other communities both here in the Jacksonville area as well as in India. TAJA Maasapatrika will be published under the guidelines (protocols) established by the TAJA committee.