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The Archives page will have a synopsis of major functions organized by Kannada Vrinda in the recent past.
- On October 7, 2006, Kannada Vrinda hosted a well attended yakshagana program called "Gada Yuddha" presented by famous Yakshagana artists visiting from Karnataka. More pictures of the program are available by clicking here.
- On September 30, 2006, Kannada Vrinda arranged a picnic to all Kannadigas and there was a overhelming response to it.
- On September 9, 2006, Kannada Vrinda hosted a medical seminar for the benefit of all Kannadigas. The topic of the seminar was "Preventing Heart Attacks", presented by the Houston Cardiologist Dr. Kota Reddy. The program was very well received by a good attendance.
- On July 15, 2006, Kannada Vrinda screened the hilarious hit Kannada file "RAMA BHAMA SHAMA".
- On May 21, 2006, Kannada Vrinda presented a Violin Concert performed by the well known brothers, Mr. Nagaraj and Mr. Manjunath. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
- On April 22,23,29,30 of 2006, Kannada Vrinda participated in the annual Houston International Festival with its own stall showcasing Karnataka's art, culture, tradition, etc.
- On April 22, 2006, Kannada Vrinda presented once again the annual dance program at the Miller Outdoor Theater. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
- On April 8, 2006, Kannada Vrinda members celebrated their annual Ugadi festival enthusiastically. Before the function got started, the General Body meeting was held along with the election of a new team of office bearers for another two years. After the entertainment program of cultural shows, a sumptuous dinner was followed. At the end, the members enacted a hilarious Kannada comedy drama.
- On February 11, 2006, Kannada Vrinda hosted its annual day long Purandaradasa Aradhane to a packed audience including many singers, adults and kids alike. To read a report on this successfully held program, please click here.
- On January 14, 2006, Kannada Vrinda screened the critically acclaimed Kannada film "Mouni" to a well received Kannada audience.
- Houston Kannada Vrinda successfully held its second successive seminar on Karnataka heritage project. The two day SANGAMA-2005 seminar, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, on November 12 and 13, was unique in many ways.
- Report on Karnataka Rajyotsava Day
The words “Yelladaru iru…….yendendigu nee kannadavaaagiru” reverberated in the ears of a strong 250+ Kannadigas gathered at the Sri Meenakshi Temple Auditorium on Saturday the 5th of November at the Houston Kannada Vrinda’s annual Kannada Rajyotsava Day. The words mean wherever you are, be always what you are, a Kannadiga!!
As we have come to known in the last few years from Vrinda’s quality programs, this evening’s agenda promised another enriching Kannada experience with songs, dance and drama performed by the Sangha’s talented members. The cultural show, put together by the Secretary Vekatesh Gowda, began with a welcome address by President Sri Vatsa Kumar. The emcee for the evening was Suma Sridhar.
The cultural program kicked off with a devotional dance “Yamaneli Kaanenendu” by dancer Preethi Chandan. A lively folk dance “Chellidaru Malligeya” by Sreya, Neeraja and Spoorthi was followed. Nitya and Namya sisters melodiously rendered “Gandhavathi and Eee Pruthvi Namma Nela.” The 5-6 year old kids group comprising of Ankitha, Shriya, Siri, Tejasvi, Rishika, Gautham and Vishal, danced and sang the “Varada Hadugalu” under the direction of Suma Vishwanath. Suman Bharath presented a new age dance choreographed to the catchy number “Pata pata gali pata” and performed by Sammedh, Nikitha, Nakul, Nisha, Vikas & Ranjan.
A seasoned Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher, Indrani Parthasarathy, performed a classical dance for an Anthahpura geethe “Yeni mahanandave”. For the first time, the well known singer Neela Chakravarthy got together with Suma Munjunath to delight the audience with old Kannada movie favorites.
As a prelude to the upcoming Sangama Seminar, Yamuna Sinidhi presented a meaningful 30 minute production in the form of a colorful dance feature “Vijaya Nagara Vaibhava” which was definitely a highlight of the evening. It was performed by more than 40 Kannada Vrinda members of all ages. The grand sets and costumes were designed by Chaya Satish with the music and audio were skillfully edited by Srinidhi.
The evening ended on a happier note with a sumptuous dinner provided by Udupi Café.
Some of the photos taken during the celeberation:
Reported by Indrani Parthasarathy
- On August 28, 2005, Kannada Vrinda screened the hit Kannada film "Aptha Mitra" to a packed Kannada movie fans.
- On August 14, 2005, Kannada Vrinda hosted a musical nite program performed by the Samrthanam group visiting from Bangalore. The group had many talented singers and dancers even though they are visually impaired.
- On May 7, 2005, Kannada Vrinda presented a dance program in the Miller Outdoor Theater. Over 100 Houston-Indian dancers showcased "Dances of India", with a variety of dances that are in vogue in various parts of India. To read the report on this program, please click here.
- On April 23-24, April 30-May 1, 2005, Kannada Vrinda was a major participant in Houston International Festival spotlighting India in 2005.
- Ugadi was celeberated with much fanfare on April 2, 2005. Many programs such as silent auction to raise funds for the IFest, entertainment programs including a drama, etc were planned. The dinner was enjoyed by the full hall of Kannada lovers.
- Kannada Vrinda has recently screened the hilarious Kannada movie 'Kothigalu saar kothigalu'. It was attended by a large Kannada audience supporting the fund-raising for the Houston IFest.
- Houston Kannada Vrinda and Sri Meenakshi Temple Society had scheduled the annual Sri Purandaradasara Aradhane on February 12, 2005. To read a report on this successfully held program, please click here.
- Karnataka Rajyotsava Day was recently celeberated at Sri Meenakshi temple. To read a report on this, please click here.
- Houston Kannada Vrinda successfully held its first seminar on Karnataka heritage project. The two day HOYSALA-2004 seminar, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, on November 6 and 7, was unique in many ways.
To read what some of the seminar participants have said, please click here.
- Dr. Gerard Foekema, a Ph.D. in art- and architecture-history from the Leiden University, The Netherlands, has dedicated his life to art forms and architecture of the Chalukya and Hoysala temples in Southern India. Since 1976, he has done fieldwork at 150+ sites in Karnataka, Southern India, and interpreted 50+ sites. His collection of about 50,000 photographs and slides is only second to that of the American Institute of Indian Studies (New Delhi and Philadelphia).
To read an interview with Dr. Foekema, please click here.
- The recently concluded Kannada Vrinda's annual camping was a roaring success. Congratulations to Bhavani, Vishwanath, Ranga and Meera for successfully hosting the event. Please click here to view the many memorable moments of different activities during the camping. Thanks to Mukund Hukeri for the pictures.
- On September 11, 2004, Kannada Vrinda hosted a Yakhsagana program "PANCHAVATI". For more information, please click here. To read a report on this successful program, click here
- Kannada Vrinda has recently screened two Kannada movies 'Bisi Bisi' and Poorvapara' back to back. Both the movies were well received by a large Kannada audience.
- Houston Kannada Vrinda and BKM presented a Grand Carnatic Vocal Music Concert by Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Vidwan R.K. Srikantan, at Jones Hall, University of St. Thomas on June 13, 2004. For more information, click here.
- India: A Rainbow of Cultures
A multimedia presentation of India’s culture was presented on April 24, 2004 at the Miller Open Air theater at Hermann Park. Over 200 performers presented this colorful show in a grand manner. Several Indian organizations in Houston and San Antonio were also involoved.
- Annual Yugadi Celeberation was celeberated with much joy on April 10, 2004 at Sri Meenakshi Temple Kalyana Mantapam. Several dance and cultural programs were held including a comedy drama by Vrinda members after a sumptuous dinner.
Vrinda's annual general body meeting was held along with the election for the new board committee. Mr. Vatsa Kumar was elected as the President of Kannada Vrinda. The new committee members are listed in the Board of Directors page.
- Kannada Vrinda successfully celeberated its annual Purandara Dasa Aradhane in Houston recently. To read a report on this occasion, please click here
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- President's Message
- A WHITEPAPER ON THE PARTICIPATION OF KANNADA VRINDA OF HOUSTON, WITH ANY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE KANNADIGA DIASPORA
- On November 8, 2003, Karnataka Rajyotsava Day was celeberated and as a special event to mark our 20th anniversary at Meenakshi Temple. For details, click here. To read a report on this, click the following links to the Kannada portals:
thatskannada.com
kannadaratna.com
- Kannada movie "PREMOTSAVA" was shown on July 13, 2003.
- Congratulations to the President of Kannada Vrinda, Mr. Vatsa kumar being felicitated in Bangalore recently. To read about it, click here.
- Kannada Classes for kids and adults
Houston Kannda Vrinda is glad to support Kannada Classes for the calendar year 2003-04. The classes will be held on the same days as the Vedic Heritage class days (2nd and 4th Sunday of every month) at Sri Meenakshi Temple Kalyanamantapam, Pearland, Texas .
For more information or to enroll your kids, please contact:Tyagi
Rangappa, phone: (281)482-2610 or e mail tyagir@hotmail.com
We are also in need of volunteers to teach Kannada. If you like to
volunteer, please call Tyagi.
This is a great opportunity to learn our mother tongue. Please
encourage your kids.
This is a pubic service announcement by Houston Kannada Vrinda
- To read the report on the just concluded Yugadi program, click here.
- To read an interview with the visiting Poet, Dr. M.S. Nataraj, click here.
- To read the invitation to the Yugadi program, please click here.
On the occasion of 20th year anniversary of Kannada Vrinda, the above group photo was taken. To read Kannada Vrinda's President Mr. Vatsa Kumar's message on account of this, click here.- To read the review report on the just completed Carnatic Music concert by Sudha Raghunathan, click here.
- The program "Singaravva mathu Aramane" - a folk play by Dr. Chandrasekhar Kambara, was presented by Mrs. Lakshmi Chandrashekar on May 17, 2003.
- The Carnatic Vocal Music Concert by Sudha Raghunathan was held on April 27, 2003. To read a review on thie program, click here.
- One of the best program of the year “Sights and Sounds from South India” at the Miller Open Air Theatre was held on April 26, 2003. To read a report on this program, click here thatskannada.com.
For additional photos, click here.
Please refer to the following documents about the program Sights and Sounds from South India:
Program Brochure
Program Itinerary
- Kannada Vrinda honors the Bansuri maestro, Pandit Keshava Ginde. To read a report on this, click here.
- Kannada Vrinda successfully celeberated its annual Purandara Dasa Aradhane on March 1, 2003. To read a report on this, click here.
- "Tuntaata" Kannada movie was screened at West Bellfort Cinema on January 11, 2003.
- Kannada Vrinda successfully carried out its annual Karnataka Rajyotsava celeberations on November 2, 2002. You can read its report in Kannada by clicking here.
- To read a report on this website's inauguration, click here.
- To revisit the World Millenium Kannada Conference-2000, click here.
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