Namaskara VSNA Family, 🙏

Shivratri is coming closer, and we are excited to come together as a community to celebrate this auspicious day with devotion, prayers, and togetherness.

🗓 Date: February 21st
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍: 2699 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075 (Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW – Basement Hall)


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Please take a moment to fill out the RSVP form so we can plan the arrangements, prasad, and seating accordingly. Your response will help us ensure a smooth and meaningful experience for everyone.

https://forms.gle/FUdcg5nXxRDtMTF68


Family membership- https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14m0Jw4U0g4Mg4H5Ne0d
Single membership- https://buy.stripe.com/cNi9ASgIueuAf0IaKn5Ne0e
Life membership – https://buy.stripe.com/9B68wO0Jw1HOcSAf0D5Ne0g

Non-members please buy Shivratri event tickets – https://buy.stripe.com/aFa3cucse728dWEbOr5Ne0f

📣📣 Important Update: VSNA Dallas Chapter Memberships 📣📣

The VSNA Dallas Chapter Executive Committee has decided to move away from Stripe-based recurring subscriptions (Stripe/online payments) and transition to a one-time annual membership payment for simpler, more effective payment management. This change applies only to the Stripe payment method and does not alter the fundamental nature of the VSNA annual membership. All membership benefits, entitlements, and structure remain unchanged. VSNA annual membership runs from January to December each calendar year.

This change is intended solely to simplify payment operations while maintaining the same VSNA membership model.

Subscription Cancellation Notice:
All existing Stripe subscription-based payments (Stripe / online payments) will be cancelled effective immediately. If you have already paid for the current membership year, your membership will remain valid until December 31 of that year. This change does not affect payments already made in cash or via Zelle.

For any questions or clarifications, please contact Swapnil Wale, or reach out to any member of the VSNA Dallas Chapter Executive Committee.

Our Deepavali celebration was a grand success because of each one of you! 🪔✨
🙏Event Coordinators – for your incredible planning and dedication.
🤝 Volunteers & Youth Volunteers – for your tireless support and energy throughout the event.
🎤🎶 Performers – for lighting up the stage with your amazing talent and hard work.
🎯 Judges – for your valuable time and thoughtful evaluation.
🎁 Sponsors & Donors – for your generous contributions and continuous encouragement.
👏 Audience – for joining us, cheering, and making the event truly vibrant and memorable.
Paan team – for yummy paan
Together, we created a night filled with joy, culture, and community spirit.
Thank you for being the heart of VSNA 💙

Sharana Sharanarthigalu 🙏✨

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Our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors whose generosity and commitment strengthen the spirit of our community. Your support not only sustains our events but also inspires others to step forward and contribute to a shared vision of growth, unity, and service. Each act of giving, big or small, builds the foundation of togetherness that defines our VSNA family.

Please refer to Sponsorship guide Dallas-Chapter-Donation-and-Sponsorship

Competition Time! 🎉

1️⃣ Best Couple Dress 👗👔
Dress up as per the event dress code – the best-dressed couple will be recognized!
Register near the registration table on or before 4:30 PM on November 1st.

2️⃣ Kids Essay Writing ✍️
Topic: Pick your inspiration from any Karnataka freedom fighter and write about what inspires you, why, and how.

3️⃣ Art 3D Project 🎨
Theme: Karnataka – showcase its places, festivals, or anything that represents its beauty and culture.

Please submit your Essay/Art work before 4:30 PM on November 1st near the registration table — any entries received after 4:30 PM will not be considered.

🕓 All competitions Judging will take place at 4:30 PM on November 1st.

We’re offering Booth Sponsorships at our upcoming Diwali Celebration Event in Dallas! 🪔

For just $250, you (or your friend, relative, or anyone who owns a business) can showcase your brand or service directly to the community — and connect with 400+ attendees expected at the event! 🙌

✨ What’s Included:

✅ Display your brand with banners, flyers, or product samples in high-visibility areas
🤝 Engage face-to-face with families and professionals
🍽 Includes 2 complimentary dinner tickets
⭐ Optional Add-ons: Premium booth near entrance (+$50) or custom wristbands with your brand name (+$100)

🛍️ Perfect For:

• Food vendors & caterers 🍲
• Boutiques & clothing stores 👗
• Jewelry & gift sellers 💎
• Beauty & wellness services 💅
• Home businesses & artisans 🎨
• Photographers & event planners 📸
• Tech, finance, or consulting professionals 💼

✨ With 400+ guests, this is the perfect opportunity to show your brand, grow your reach, and connect with the community during the Festival of Lights.

📩 Easily submit your sponsorship request using this form:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes1onOPqJq3n3aiN6ki3ML1rMp2G8wiHTkEaKW9Re67nSEzg/viewform?pli=1

Or get in touch with any of our committee members to book your spot! 🙏

🪔 Limited booths available — book now and be part of the celebration!

🌟 Namaskara VSNA Family 🙏

We have the most awaited celebration of the year coming up – our Deepavali Celebration 2025 with the Pride of Kannada Rajyotsava!

🗓️ Please save the date and RSVP so we can plan ahead and make sure everyone has an amazing experience. Your responses will be sincerely appreciated.

If you face any issues with RSVPing, or if you are a non-member wanting to join the celebration, we have made it simple:
🎟️ Buy tickets: tinyurl.com/VSNA-Non-Member-Tickets
💫 Become a member: tinyurl.com/VSNA-Membership
✍️ RSVP link: tinyurl.com/VSNA-RSVP

We have a fantastic lineup planned with great food, cultural performances, and memories waiting to be made.

Let us come together and make this a mega celebration to remember! 💥

The VSNA Dallas Chapter cordially invites you and your family to join us in celebrating the auspicious occasion of Vishwaguru Basava Jayanthi.

🗓 Date: Saturday, May 3rd
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Shree Radha Krishna Temple, 1450 N. Watters Road, Allen, TX 75013

Join us in honoring the life and teachings of Jagadguru Basavanna through a meaningful cultural celebration.

We do still have some slots for Dasoha/potluck please come forward to sign up using signup link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EADAB2DA0FA7-54995603-mahashivaratri#/


We will be using the basement event hall in the temple for the event.

📍 Event Venue:
Basement Event Hall
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW
2699 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075

The committee looks forward to meeting everyone. See you there!

Namaskara,

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and involvement in the VSNA Dallas Chapter. Your engagement strengthens our community, and we are grateful to have you as part of our family.

As we prepare for the year ahead, we kindly remind you about the 2025 membership renewal. The annual membership fees are as follows:

• Family Membership: $110 per year (for non-life members)
• Single Membership: $50 per year
• Life Member Annual Fee: $90 per year

To make the renewal process seamless, we now offer a secure and convenient online payment option via credit card:

🔹 Family Membership ($110 per year)
Pay via Credit Card

🔹 Single Membership ($50 per year)
Pay via Credit Card

Important Notes:

1️⃣ Membership is valid for the calendar year (January–December) and is not prorated.
2️⃣ Interested in becoming a Life Member? Please reach out to us for more details.

For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact Treasurer Swapnil or any of our committee members. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to another wonderful year together!

Thank you,
VSNA-TX Committee

Committee is excited to announce our first shivratri event. We are organizing shivratri event on March 1st from 10AM – 2PM at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW (Basement Hall).

Please register for the event which helps us plan better.
https://forms.gle/CDSmrwSKJaV7tSzS9

We would like to extend the invitation to your family and friends to participate in various cultural programs. We have very limited slots available. Our first preference would be who are paid members, first come first serve.

1. Shivratri Festive outfits (Fancy dress) for kids Age 5 and below. (Religious theme ex: shiva, Parvati, Hanuman, Guru, etc)
2. Group song (min 2 people in group) – Devotional – 4min max
3. Group dance (min 2 people in group) – Devotional -4min max
   Please send your entry to Shruthi Gowdru Sridhar – 5128760764 with following details by Feb 1st :

Coordinator Name and Contact:
Participants name:
Song duration:
Program description:   
Choreographer(if applicable)

Looking forward for your active participation !! Please feel free to reach out to any committee member if you have any queries.

Dear VSNA Dallas Chapter Members,

Thank you all for joining us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Dallas chapter and the joyous occasion of Deepawali. It was truly heartwarming to witness the strength, unity, and growth of our VSNA families in the Dallas/DFW area as we came together to honor our shared values as followers of Basava.

We are pleased to share that the video of the Deepawali celebration has been uploaded to our VSNA YouTube Channel and is also available on our Website Gallery . We hope these memories bring you as much joy as they brought us during the event.

Kindly scan the QR code to download photos.

You can view them here:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSNADallasChapter
• Website: https://www.vsna-tx.org/2020/gallery

Once again, thank you for your enthusiastic participation and support. It is because of each one of you that our VSNA community continues to grow stronger and more vibrant.

Thanks,

VSNA Dallas Chapter Committee 2023-24

Sharanu Dallas Chapter Members,

It fills heart with immense pride to see the remarkable growth of our Dallas Chapter, which joyfully celebrated its 25th Anniversary this year and has now flourished into a vibrant community of more than 130 dedicated members. Equally inspiring is the enthusiasm and willingness of our members to step forward and serve our chapter through leadership roles.

In response to our call for nominations, we received six outstanding candidates, each eager to contribute to the continued success of our chapter:

• Jyothi Gireesh – President
• Anilkumar Yadagiri – Vice President
• Girish Siddappa – Secretary
• Rakesh Nandish – Digital Director
• Swapnil Wale – Vice President/Any Position
• Channaasappa Soppannavar – Secretary/Digital Director

After thoughtful discussions and the formal nomination withdrawal process, our valued member, Channaasappa Soppannavar, graciously chose to withdraw, expressing a desire to contribute in the future. The remaining candidates, who have been fully qualified and certified in good standing with VSNA, were unanimously elected to their respective positions.

It is with great pleasure that we officially announce the new committee, whose term will begin on January 1, 2025, and extend for two years:

President: Jyothi Gireesh

Vice President: Anilkumar Yadagiri

Secretary: Girish Siddappa

Treasurer: Swapnil Wale

Digital Director: Rakesh Nandish

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming this dedicated team of leaders. We have full confidence that, with the support of our entire community, they will continue to grow and guide our chapter, further strengthening its vibrancy and impact within the VSNA family.

Thank you all for your ongoing commitment and contributions to the success of the Dallas Chapter. Together, we are building something truly special.

With Regards,

Out Going Committee

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support and contribution, which is instrumental in helping the VSNA Dallas community thrive and grow.

Thank you for your generous Donations and Sponsorship.

Sign Up:

Dear Members and Supporters,

As we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the VSNA Dallas Chapter, we are aiming to raise $10,000 during month of June 2024. These funds will support our DASOHA initiatives, community service projects, youth engagement programs, and ensure the smooth operation of our chapter. Your support and collaboration are crucial to achieving this goal.

1. Membership Drive:
   We invite everyone to become a chapter member. Instead of charging per event, we request a one-time annual membership fee. Your membership is vital for our continued success. Please kindly sign up https://www.vsna-tx.org/2020/membership/
2. DASOHA Contribution:
   DASOHA, the practice of selfless giving, is at the heart of Veerashaiva Lingayath philosophy. By sharing food, knowledge, and resources, we foster unity and compassion in our community. Your contributions make this possible.
3. Corporate Matching:
   If you work for a company that offers donation matching through Benevity or similar programs, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to double your impact.
4. Member Entrepreneurs Engagement:
   We are also committed to supporting our chapter member entrepreneurs. By promoting their businesses, we strengthen our community ties and support each other’s growth.

Your generosity and involvement are greatly appreciated. Together, we can make a significant difference.

Thank you for your continued support.

Namaskara to All,

With summer almost behind us, hope you are all getting adjusted with back to school and other routines. The following are some exciting news to share:

Picnic (Sep 23rd, 4pm-7pm)

The weather gods have blessed in-time for our upcoming picnic on Saturday, Sep 23rd (4pm-7pm). Thanks for those of you that have RSVP’d, we have over whelming responses of 110+ members. Wear comfortable attire to participate in sports, games, face painting & other activities along with snow cones and delightful snacks. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to mingle, connect with both familiar faces and new members as our chapter continues to grow. If you plan on attending please sign-up (link) ASAP to enable better planning.

Website Modernization

As part of modernization efforts we are pleased to release 2.0 website www.vsna-tx.org. Please tour the site and provide us with constructive feedback. For donation and membership fees, we have enabled payments via credit card, Zelle, PayPal all available via the website. Please join hands and make a significant impact on our community through your generous donations.

Giving/Donation

Propelling towards October, we encourage you to donate & enable us to conduct Dasoha and other volunteer activities in a grand scale. For those of you that work in corporations, VSNA Dallas is now on Benevity (https://benevity.com) Most companies match 100% of funds and also reimburse volunteer hours submitted via them. Please consider taking up this opportunity (search VSNA Dallas) to increase the impact to VSNA. Seize this opportunity to maximize your impact on VSNA. Whether it’s $10, $50, or more, every dollar you donate will directly contribute to our mission and is amplified via Benevity.. Your financial support enables us to continue our projects and initiatives that benefit everyone in our community. We will also be sharing sponsorship package details shortly. For those of you that have already paid their 2023 members, we appreciate it. Other please take this opportunity to sign-up and pay via the website and avail the benefits (see Deepavali flyer) of being in this community.

Deepavali (Nov 19th, 5-10pm)

Lastly, attached is the Deepavali event flyer scheduled for Nov 19th as we look forward to closing the year with our most awaited event.

As always, if you have any questions please reach out to one of the committee members. 

Best Regards,
VSNA-TX Dallas Committee

RSVP Link: http://evite.me/eanzcAAyRq

Aravina Mane – Movie

RSVP Link: http://evite.me/t7K8yKX4az

Basava Jayanti Celebrations

Annual Membership Renewals

Please use the following link to renew your membership.

Annual Membership fees are $110.00 ($90.00 for Dallas chapter + $20.00 for VSNA central).

We had waived our chapter’s membership fees last year, but VSNA central fees are still due. If you haven’t paid those dues, please include that in this year’s payment – $110.00 + $20.00 = $130.

Paypal link for membership renewals.

Shivaratri – 2022

Please save the date March 5th, 2022 for Maha Shivaratri. We will share the details very soon.

Our Covid donations at work – 2021!!

The donations collected from our chapter have been successfully used to buy an ambulance with help of Rotary, Belgaum South and J. S. S  Maha Vidyapeeth, Mysore.  The ambulance was donated to Life Line Hospital in Belgaum. They have been maintaining the ambulance and providing the service to needy patients with a very minimal charges.

Deepavali – 2021 Celebration

Nov 6th – 6:00pm – 11:00 pm

India 101 Banquet Hall in Irving, TX

RSVP at: http://evite.me/VX7HH9ABEs

Annual membership fees are due now. if you haven’t paid your fees for this year yet, please use the following link to pay online.

Life Members ($90) – Pay Here
Non Life Members ($110) – Pay Here

By: Raksha Sarvi

Guru Basavanna once said ”Earn wealth through honest and truthful work” . In this text Basava is talking about how you shouldn’t lie and cheat yourself in your work. Cheating yourself won’t do any good to you other than getting the task done on time. But lying for the sake of it will just store guilt and pressure inside of you. And soon enough you will be caught for slacking off. When you are working think of it as worship, even if you don’t like it.

The vachana Kaḷabēḍa, kolabēḍa, teaches us not to lie and not to steal. The first line Kaḷabēḍa, kolabēḍa, husiya nuḍiyalu bēḍa says do not steal, do not kill and, do not lie. The second line says muniya bēḍa, an’yarige asahya paḍa bēḍa means do not be angry, do not be scornful of others. The third line tanna baṇṇisa bēḍa, idira haḷiyalu bēḍa. This line means do not glorify yourself, do not insult others. The fourth line says idē antaraṅga śudhi, idē bahiraṅga śudhi. It means These are the means to inward purity, these are the means to outward purity. Here it means that this is how you cleanse yourself from being mean and hurtful to others. Finally the last line says idē nam’ma kūḍalasaṅgama devaranolisuva pari. Here, he says that these are the means to please Kudalasangamadeva. He is also saying his pen name.

India Covid Relief Fund Raiser

It is heart-wrenching to see the deteriorating condition in India. There is a shortage of oxygen cylinders, PPE kits, and medicines. We need act now to help the people urgently.

This is the time we all need to come together and make a difference. We have set a goal of $5000.00 to raise the money from our community. Please take few minutes and donate liberally no later than Monday afternoon.

We are considering few organizations to send the money. We will choose the one which can send the relief faster.

With deepest sorrow and profound grief, I Jyoti Pattanshetty , inform all of you, the untimely death of my beloved husband Naganand Motikane who left all of us to heavenly abode on 20th April 2021 at Coppell , Texas

Yellarigu namaskara

We are looking for essays with the topic

“BASAVA TATVA  IN CURRENT CONDITIONS.”

It is for ages 6 to 18 years. We will b posting them on our VSNA blog.

Please encourage your kids to participate

Last date for submission 28 May 2021

Sharnu sharanarti.

Vijaylaxmi.

The New Anubhava Mantapa, as envisaged now, will be a six-floor structure in the midst of the 7.5-acre plot and represent various principles of Basaveshwara’sphilosophy. It will showcase the 12th Century Anubhava Mantapa (often referred to as the “first Parliament of the world”) established by him in Basavakalyan where philosophers and social reformers held debates. The building will adopt the Kalyana Chalukya style of architecture. The grand structure supported by 770 pillars will have an auditorium with a seating capacity of 770 people. It is believed that 770 Sharanas (followers of Basaveshwara) led the Vachana reformist movement in the 12th Century. The basement is designed for a Dasoha Bhavana (dining hall) where around 1,500 people eat together. On its top, the structure would have a Linga placed on a large pedestal.

Om Shri Guru Basava Lingaya Namaha

The VSNA Dallas Chapter 2021-2022 committee is as follows:

Mahantesh Nashi – President

Vijaylaxmi Halappanavar – Vice President

Mallikarjun Shiramagond – Treasurer

Jyoti Patanshetty – Secretary (Outreach and Communications)

Thank you for volunteering to serve the community. Best wishes to the team.

Basavaraj Patil,

Neela Kumar

Om Shri Guru Basava Lingaya Namaha

The search for volunteers to man (or woman) the VSNA Dallas committee continues.

We have had one person who has stepped up so far. Thank you for doing so. We need 3 more.

It would be nice to have a committee at the earliest. Hopefully by Feb 15th.

Since I have not seen self nominations or people stepping forward to volunteer, I guess we will have to start picking some names.

Here are a few suggestions:

1. Niranjan Sarvi
2. Jyothi Patanshetty
3. Mallik Shriramgond
4. Deepti Nagaraj

I hope folks step up and sign up for these roles. We are a small community and the mantle of being a committee member will fall on you at some time or the other. So take the initiative and the lead rather than being cajoled.

Look forward to hearing from you all.

-Basavaraj and Neela

Hello VSNA Dallas members,

Hope you are all doing well and staying safe. We are well into the new year and its time to nominate a new slate for the committee.

First of all thank you to the 2019-2021 outgoing committee.

Raksha Halliyur, Ramya Ashok, Rashmi Kottur and Madhu Chinivar steered the Dallas chapter over the last two years and we are all grateful for all their time and work and for making the VSNA Dallas chapter better.

Your guidance and mentoring the new committee members will be much appreciated as we move forward.

It is time now for the next committee to guide the chapter.

Neela Kumar and I would like to request nominations for the following committee positions:

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer

The term of this committee will be for 2 years (2021 and 2022).

We would like an equal number of men and women to be represented in this committee.

Please self nominate yourself or recommend people for these positions and we will come to some form of consensus by the end of this month.

We hope to have a new committee in place by the middle of February or Shivaratri at the latest.

I encourage people to be proactive and step up to serve. After all this is your chapter and we are all part of the community. This is after all a community effort and everyone is expected to play a role one way or another.

Hopefully with the vaccination campaign now under way, we look forward to the day when we can all meet in person and celebrate.

Thank you

Basavaraj and Neela

Attached is the central VSNA newsletter.

https://www.vsna-tx.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Baandhavya-2020-4.pdf

Please use this to post any article or commentary.

If you need userid/password to log in and edit, please send an email to the committee.

This is the VSNA Texas, Dallas Chapter portal.

Anyone is welcome to edit, publish articles, Vachanas, Information and tidbits.

The goal is to share information that helps in bringing the community together.

Dec 25th, 2020