Guest Speakers

Sri Sri Sri Nirmalanandanatha
Swamiji

Sri Sri Sri Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji is an ardent disciple of His Holiness Jagadguru Padmabhushan Bhairavaikya Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji (Sri Guruji), 71st Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Matt. Sri Swamiji, with a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, influenced by life’s practical philosophy of Sri Guruji and with zeal to understand the eternal truth has earned Master’s degree in Sanskrit Advaita Vidwat. Sri Swamiji was initiated into holy ‘Sanyasa’ order in the year 1998. With the Divine Blessings of Sri Guruji, Sri Swamiji has helped to establish and served institutions ranging from pre-nursery to research centers in Chickballapur and Kolar Districts of Karnataka, providing education to more than 22,000 students. On spiritual mission, Sri Swamiji has visited several countries such as USA, UK, Cambodia, Israel, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

D K Shivkumar
Energy Minister of Karnataka State

DK Shivakumar is a veteran politician of Karnataka being elected in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the sixth time in 2013. Apart from his philanthropic activities and the positions that he holds in various bodies, institutions and trusts, he currently holds the portfolio of “Energy Minister” in the government led by Mr. Siddaramaiah.

Ms. Sharada Rajanna
2015 Karnataka Rajyotsava Winner; Founder of 501(c ) non-profit “Kind, Respectful Service (KRS)”; Assistant Professor, Alcorn State University, Mississippi

Ms. Sharada Rajanna, founder of KRS has adopted 4 villages that were lacking in basic infrastructure. Through her foundation, she runs a micro-loan program called “Nivarana” to support self employment ventures for poor women in villages.

Program Highlights

Lots of Programs are planned for this convention, here are a few highlights

Guru Kiran Live Orchestra

Gurukiran is an Indian film Actor, Singer and Music Director in the Kannada Film Industry.

DR. SHAMITHA MALNAD

IS AN INDIAN PLAYBACK SINGER, SHE IS ALSO A DENTIST, ANCHOR, DUBBING AND VOICE ARTIST BY PROFESSION. SHE IS POPULARLY KNOWN FOR HER WORKS IN KANNADA FILM INDUSTRY.

LALITHA KALE

NATAKA-1.....Yelli aantha kelthira...Banni, ENJOY Maadi right @ the 2017 VPA Heritage festival and convention 

PROF. KRISHNE GOWDA

HASYADA SAMAYA

Ustad Rais Bale Khan & Ustad Fiaz Bale Khan

Ustad Rais Bale Khan and Ustad Hafiz Bale Khan

Hindustani Vocal and Sitar Artists

NATAKA-2.....Yelli aantha kelthira...Banni, ENJOY Maadi right @ the 2017 VPA Heritage festival and convention

VPA Convention Committee

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Chair
Mr. Dinesh Gowda
President
Dr. Balu Chandra
Vice President
Dr. Vasudev Bomanna
Treasurer
MR. PRASANNA KUMAR

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About Dallas

Dallas

Dallas, a modern metropolis in north Texas, is a commercial and cultural hub of the region. Downtown’s Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza commemorates the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. In the Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art and Crow Collection of Asian Art cover thousands of years of art. The sleek Nasher Sculpture Center showcases contemporary sculpture.

South VPA

VPA South officially started in 2006, it has achieved a great feat in its membership growth. Every year VPA has been
organizing picnics, camps, festivals, holiday parties etc. We would like to provide a platform for its members and their children to showcase their talents and achievements in education and arts. In addition, we provided monetary support to humanitarian, social and cultural causes.

VPA-SOUTH covers the following states:
Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas