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Gulf Coast · Vokkaligara Parishat of America
VPA South
Founded 2006 — youngest chapter, fastest growth. Made history hosting the 15th Convention in Dallas, TX in 2017.
south@myvpa.org
10
States
Covered
VPA South Chapters
Live
States Covered (10)
Arkansas
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
✅ REAL HISTORICAL DATA — confirmed via myvpa.org/2017
Founded: 2006 · 15th Convention hosted: Dallas, TX, 2017
2017 committee: Mr. Dinesh Gowda, Dr. Balu Chandra,
Dr. Vasudev Bomanna, Mr. Prasanna Kumar
Annual Events
15th Convention — Dallas 2017
Historical Milestone
VPA South hosted the 15th National Convention in Dallas, TX — just 11 years after founding. Committee: Mr. Dinesh Gowda, Dr. Balu Chandra, Dr. Vasudev Bomanna, Mr. Prasanna Kumar.
Annual Picnic & Cultural Festival
Annual · Summer
Signature event — Vokkaliga sports, authentic Southern-Karnataka cuisine, live music, and community awards in the Texas sun.
Deepavali in the South
Annual · Oct/Nov
Southern Diwali — lantern processions, traditional music, Kolam/Rangoli competitions, Vokkaliga feast, fireworks under the Texas sky.
Ugadi Mahotsava
Annual · Mar/Apr
New Year celebrations with Bevu-Bella, Kamsale performances, classical music, rangoli, and programs unique to the Southern Vokkaliga community.
Youth Culture Camp
Annual · Summer
Multi-day camp for youth from Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee — cultural immersion, traditional arts, leadership development.
Contact VPA South
south@myvpa.org · contact@myvpa.org
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