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:
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
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
Your generosity and involvement are greatly appreciated. Together, we can make a significant difference.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dear Members of the Dallas VSNA Chapter,
As we stand on the brink of celebrating our 25th year milestone, it’s with immense pride and gratitude that we reflect on our journey from humble beginnings to the vibrant Veerashaiva Community we are today. What started as a gathering of a few families has blossomed into a thriving chapter, a testament to the dedication, passion, and resilience of each and every one of you.
On this special occasion, we extend our deepest gratitude to the visionary elders who laid the foundation for our chapter and to those who continue to steer us forward with their wisdom and guidance of Basava Philosophy. Your tireless efforts, generous donations, and unwavering commitment to our community have been the cornerstone of our success.
Together, we have not only upheld our Basava Philosophy but also embraced the spirit of service through countless charitable endeavors. From mentoring the next generation to extending a helping hand to those in need, your acts of kindness have touched countless lives and enriched our community immeasurably.
As we come together to celebrate this momentous occasion, let us not only revel in our achievements but also recommit ourselves to the values that have brought us this far. Let us honor the past, cherish the present, and embrace the future with hope and determination.
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
Date: 09/23/2023 (Sat.)
Time: 4:00PM – 7:00PM CDT
Location: Hoblitzelle Park
7500 Red River Drive, Plano, TX 75025
RSVP Link: http://evite.me/eanzcAAyRq
RSVP Link: http://evite.me/t7K8yKX4az
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.
Please save the date March 5th, 2022 for Maha Shivaratri. We will share the details very soon.
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.
Nov 6th – 6:00pm – 11:00 pm
India 101 Banquet Hall in Irving, TX
RSVP at: http://evite.me/VX7HH9ABEs
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
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:
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:
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
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Dec 25th, 2020
