The program was started by lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest of the evening Mr.K.N.S. Dass, Country Head, and UAE Exchange. President Dr.D.Veeranna in his welcome address conveyed greetings to members for a Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous  “Pardivanama Samvathsaram”. He thanked Mr.Dass for his support for arts in general and to TKS in particular. He informed the members that TKS has sent Rs2,00,000/- (Rupees two lakhs) towards Tsunami Relief Fund to A.P.Chief Minister’s Fund. It was handed over to CM by one of the Executive Committee Members Mr.Omprakash. He said that elections are round the corner for the next year. He emphasized the need for members’ commitment to strengthen TKS for the benefit of coming generations. He dwelt upon the need for more people with dedication and commitment to come forward to serve TKS. He praised the members’ strong resolve to maintain strong and healthy TKS.

Mr.Dass in his address to members conveyed his greetings for New Year, “ Parthivanama Samvathsaram”. He said that his link to TKS is not business but relation, strong relation with people. Establishing relation is important. Business automatically follows. He expressed that his group is committed to support arts and culture. Support to TKS is a part of their over all commitment to the cause of Art & Culture. He expressed happy ness to be associated with TKS.

Sri Gullapati Jagannath performed “Panchanga Sravanam” which tells the things in store for the rest of the year for India, Andhra Pradesh and for different Zodiac signs. Pepeple listened the future with great interest. This was followed by Annamayya Keerthanalu by Sri Ramakrishna Bhagavathar. The program was conducted by General Secretary Mr.K.Suresh.