Thursday, February 11, 2010

Maha Shivarathri - 2010

VSNA Wishes all its members
A Happy Maha Shivarathri




Monday, February 1, 2010

Invitation to VSNA 2010 Convention



Dear Sharanas,
  It is a great pleasure to invite you all to the 33rd VSNA Convention to be held in Toronto, Canada. As you all aware, Veerashaivas or Lingayats are scattered across Canada and USA. VSNA annual convention gives an opportunity for us to come together and understand our culture, religion and values.  This annual convention will help to learn and understand Basava philosophy, which is applicable even in this modern time.  The convention will provide a spiritual, social and cultural experience and display the talents and heritage of fellow Veerashaivas.  This gathering typically about 500 plus members will enable us to preserve and propagate our culture and tradition to our children.

The VSNA Convention is a celebration of our spirit and our identity. The convention facilitates us to connect with our roots, discuss religion with learned Swamijis, experience linga pooja and meditation, listen to scholars, immerse in cultural activities, and know more about health, and learn secrets of successful businesses
. This is one place where we meet old friends as well as make new ones and establish or expand net works. This also gives an opportunity to put aside our differences and unite as one.  Essentially, convention creates a bridge where we pass principles of Veerashaivisim and Basava philosophy to the next generation.Basically it will help in connecting our children, community, and culture that helps our next generation form a bond that lasts forever.

To arrange a convention of this magnitude with various activities in different areas to satisfy all age group is a challenge. Toronto Convention team is working hard to conduct a wonderful Convention. Please attend Toronto Convention with your family to celebrate, participate, experience and enjoy different activities of convention on July 3 and 4, 2010.

Sharanarthi,
Dr.Nagabhushana Malakkla
President VSNA