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A fun filled picnic with lots of outdoor activities for kids and adults. Everyone spent quality time outdoors as the kids remembered their Father!

A huge turn out as usual to celebrate Ganesha and Gowri!

Everyone finished the pooja with devotion and enjoyed the bhajane presented to Lord Gganesha and Goddess Gowri by the kids, who were thought and led by Shalini Subbarao. A moment of silence to remember the events of September 11^th was a very touching remembrance!

 

This year, Lord Ganesha had his traditional send-off as all the kids and adults followed him with a procession as he was immersed into a pond of water to the chants of "Ganesha bandha, kaayi kaDubu thinda ..."!

 

A day that ended with a satisfying lunch topped with "kaDubu" prepared by the Executive Committee and the ever non-stop volunteers!

3. Hudugaru - Kannada Movie

A story of how a trio of friends help a man get married to his sweetheart, only to be abandoned by the couple later. Packed with fun, sentiments and action where director K. Madesh has done an excellent job with the script providing a lively narration in the first half and action-packed, emotional sequences in the second. With a desi touch, the movie has a message for every family, and also for friends who whole-heartedly help others with their best interests at heart.

 

Puneet Rajkumar has displayed an excellent performance, especially in the climax. Srinagara Kitty and Rangayana Raghu have breathed life into their characters. It's Yogesh who walks away with praise for an extraordinary performance. Radhika Pandit and Ramya Barna are impressive. Guruprasad's dialogues and Sathya Hegde's cinematography too deserve praise. The film also has some catchy tunes by V Harikrishna.

4. An entertaining evening with,

      Namitha & Ganesh Desai

15977 Clayton Rd

Ballwin MO 63011

This was a very satisfying and entertaining evening for all to enjoy. An evening that started with an amazing dance performance by Smt. Namitha Desai, who presented 5 dances. The dance performance was followed by an amazing hour and a half plus of light music from Shri. Ganesh Desai.

A wonderful evening of entertainment presented as a skit called "PayaNa" with the main protagonists Dattatri Chandrasekhar and Hemanth Kumar! A skit that made the journey from St. Louis to Bangalore and then took us thru the different regions of Karnataka .... an idea that was very well scripted, with a lot of comedy and absolutely well received by the audience!

 

An evening that was kick started by our Karma Bhoomi and Janma Bhoomi national anthems was followed by an inspiring invocation of "Shri Ganesha Stuti" by the adults. This was followed by a lovely dance rendering to "Ghallu Ghallenuthaa ..." by the 3 to 5 year old kids.  A classical song presentation later, well know Kannada author Smt. Usha Rai was introduced on stage and spoke a few words to the audience.

 

The main event off the night was a splendid performance by sixteen kids, describing the formation of the state of Karnataka in the form of the drama "EkeekarNa". The drama was followed by a heart warming dance performance to the song "BaLuktaLLamma Nam Kaveri ..." from the Kannada movie Naanu Nanna Kanasu, by the 7 to 10 year old kids.

 

The night ended with a solid and unique "Ghaambheeryada Minchu ..." dance by the boys! Take a peak at their performance here.

Thornhill Library Auditorium

12863, Willowyck Drive

St. Louis, MO 63146

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8. Ugaadi Habba 2012

     (Nandana Nama samvatsara)