The third World Telugu Conference commenced with the Srinivasa Kalyanam event at the Sri Sathya Sai Spiritual Centre near Guntur. Organized by the Andhra Saraswata Parishad, the Mahasabhas will continue until Jan 5th. Statues of Ramoji Rao, Sr. NTR, and Balamuralikrishna were unveiled at the venue. AP Assembly Speaker Ayyannapatrudu attended the program.