Charminar
Hyderabad's four minarets, standing since 1591.
South Carolina Association for Telangana Empowerment
Our Roots · Our People · Our Pride
Uniting communities. Preserving culture. Building brighter tomorrows.
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Connect
Families, students and professionals finding each other across the state.
Celebrate
Bathukamma, Bonalu, Ugadi and the festivals that keep us rooted.
Collaborate
Working with schools, temples and community groups on shared goals.
Contribute
Service, charitable drives and mentorship that give back locally.
Welcome to SCATE
South Carolina Association for Telangana Empowerment (SCATE) is a community organization dedicated to bringing together the Telangana community across South Carolina.
SCATE gives families, professionals, youth and community members a place to connect, celebrate our culture, preserve our heritage, serve our neighbors and build lasting relationships — from Columbia and Charleston to Greenville and everywhere between.
Our Mission
“SCATE's mission is to empower the Telangana community and the broader South Carolina community through education, cultural preservation, youth development, community service, charitable initiatives, professional development, and programs that promote Telangana's language, arts, heritage, and traditions.”
Cultural preservation
Festivals, music, dance and the Telugu language carried forward here at home.
Education
Language classes, scholarships and learning support for students of every age.
Youth development
Leadership, performance and volunteering opportunities for the next generation.
Community service
Food drives, blood drives and local partnerships across South Carolina.
Charitable initiatives
Relief and support efforts for causes in Telangana and in our own communities.
Professional development
Networking, mentoring and career guidance among members and newcomers.
Celebrating Telangana
From the heart of Telangana to our home in South Carolina.
Ramappa Temple
The Kakatiya masterpiece at Palampet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Warangal Fort
Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, the emblem carried on Telangana's state seal.
Tank Bund & Hussain Sagar
The lakeside Buddha statue rising from the water.
Bathukamma
The flower festival of Telangana, celebrated each autumn.
Bonalu
Decorated pots carried in procession each Ashada.
Telangana cuisine
Hyderabadi biryani, sarva pindi, jonna roti and sakinalu.
Arts & handlooms
Pochampally ikat, Gadwal sarees and Nirmal paintings.
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Upcoming Events
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Bathukamma Celebrations
An evening of flower stacking, songs and dance as the community marks Telangana's floral festival.
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Telangana Cultural Night
Performances from our youth and families — classical, folk and film, on one stage.
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SCATE Community Gathering
A relaxed meet-up for members old and new, with food, games and plans for the year ahead.
Become a SCATE Member
Join our growing Telangana community in South Carolina and take part in our cultural, educational, charitable and community work.
Membership dues go directly to SCATE programs — cultural events, youth activities, service projects and community initiatives.
Our Leadership
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Linga Murthy Kotagiri
President
Mallikarjun Reddy Mallipedhi
Vice President
Manik rao Manne
Secretary
Ashok Chiluveru
Treasurer
Sharath Batthula
Culutural Director
Executive committee members can be listed here as the roster grows.
Our Community
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Together, we build a stronger community
Connect With SCATE
Reach us
- Location
South Carolina, USA - Email
Scateorg@gmail.com - Phone
410-564-9048 - Facebook
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