VSNA – Toronto Chapter Vijaya Kumar Mallanagouda President, VSNA Toronto Chapter We celebrated Basava Jayanthi on Saturday, April 25th and had successful event with about 40 families present. Following are the list of the activities carried on that day to increase the bonding of Veerashaivas in Toronto. The Program was started with Pooja and Arathi to Vishwa Guru Basavanna by Komala Prabhakara and Ratnavati Mensinkai. Prayers sung on Veerashiavism and Vishwa Guru Basavanna. Kids Performance consisted of - Vachana Gurukar did Bharta natayam to two Vachanas. Aryan Halli recited Vachana. Megha Malemath sang, Sihi Sandesh spoke of friendship. Anika tims recited vachana, coloring contest was based on Lingayatism theme. The Central VSNA update was given by Mr Vijay Aivalli. He also provided, world update – Dr. Neeraj Patil’s invitation to Sri Narendra Modi to unveil Basaveshwara Statue in London and information on conference in NY-NJ The chapter unanimously elected the new executive committee members for the year 2015 – 2016: President – Vijaykumar M; Vice President – Jayashri Kothavale; Secretary – Venkatesh Malghan and Treasurer – Deepak Dhanigond; Adult Board Members: Annapuran Tims; Kalpana Mandi; Usha Navalyal, and Youth Board Members – Aditya Malghan; Amey Dhamgunde Dinner was prepared by members as potluck. Following are few of our photos of the event:
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