MARCH 2016
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ISSUE 3
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VSNA 39 TH ANNUAL CONVENTION 2016 Hosted by Maryland Chapter WARM GREETINGS FROM PROGRAM COORDINATION COMMITTEE
HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome by Program committee Editorial Registration Guest Biographies Venue and Transportation Committee Anubhava Goshti Competition and Workshops Sharana Philosophy Picture Gallery
Hope you all are having a great start for the New Year. We wish you a safe and successful year. While in Maryland, the program committee of the 39th VSNA Convention Nagashankar Chan- has swung into action. Keepdrashekar ing the theme of the convention “Let purity in body, mind and thoughts reflect in our deeds and words,” the team is starting to design a series of programs. Starting with Yoga followed by linga pooja on each day, we are hoping to start the day with relaxing and good thoughts. As you have seen in the January issue of ‘chennuDi,’ we are fortunate to have the presence of honorable dignitaries with remarkable achievements. We all can listen to and interact with all the dignitaries and take blessings from Swamijis on both days. We will be planning for several interactive sessions with keynote speakers and Swamijis and we are sure our youth will make use of this rare opportunity. As we face the competitive world, we have several successful technology leaders, entrepreneurs in VSNA. Our youth and young professionals will have great opportunity to learn through a series of workshop opportunities in vital areas such as health & nutrition, business and finance. We are planning a series of fun- filled competitions for kids of all ages and adults. These competitions are planned to provide opportuni-
ty to bring out different talents among VSNA kids. Children and young adults will have great opportunity to socialize and participate in round table and open forum discussions for improvement for the future of VSNA. While we have sessions for some serious learning on spiritual and professional topics, there will be several cultural and entertainment programs with every one of all ages to enjoy. Evening entertainment on both days include dance, drama and music, anthaakshari, quiz, comedy programs following the convention theme and purpose of the VSNA convention. The Program Committee is carefully designing the program series and format to make your experience in the 39th VSNA convention in Maryland a unique, relaxing, educational and memorable one. We will be sharing program details of each session in following issues of ‘chennuDi.’ We will be glad to hear from you during our planning to help make this a most successful convention. If you have any suggestions to make the program experience unique and different, we would love to hear. Please send emails to 2016vsnaconvention@gmail.com ತಮ್ಮ ಸುಖಾಗಮ್ನ ಬಯಸುವ,
Nagashankar Chandrashekar On behalf of Program Coordination Committee
Invited Dignitaries & Keynote Speakers We are happy to announce the acceptances from following dignitaries: Parama Poojya Shri Siddeshwara Swamji of Jnana Yogashrama, Vijayapura, His Holiness Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Desikendara Mahaswamiji of Suttur Mutt, Mysore, and His Holiness Shri Siddalinga Swamiji of Siddaganga Gurukula, Tumkur, have agreed to deliver benedictions (ಆಶೀರ್ವಚನ). Shri Babasaheb Kalyani (Chairman and MD, Bharat Forge Ltd., Pune) and Dr. Shivananda Jaamdar, IAS (Former Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Karnataka) have graciously agreed to attend the convention and deliver keynote address.