Events 2004
Sankranthi 2004
Sankranthi was celebrated on 17th January 2004 at Sri Laxmi Narayan
Mandir. Ellu Bella was distributed at the beginning of the program
followed by a grand lunch. This was followed by a variety of cultural
programs. More than 150 Kannadigas attended this function.
Purandara Daasa Aaradhane 2004
Purandara Daasa Aaradhane was celebrated on 31st January 2004 at Sri
Siddhivinayaka Temple. Purandara Daasa's Navarathnamaalike was sung
at the beginning of the program followed by individual renditions
by children and adults. Not only Kannadigas but also music lovers
from other parts of India participated in this program. Prasaada was
distributed after the function.
Ugaadi 2004
Ugaadi was celebrated in an informal way on 3rd of April 2004 in Carmichael
Park. Attendees welcomed New Year by playing games and wishing each
other the year ahead be filled with as much fun and happiness as they
were having that day. This was followed by a delicious lunch. Around
60 people attended this celebration.
Kreedaa Dina 2004
KSS celebrated Indian Independence day on 15th of August 2004 by organizing
annual Sports day and Picnic at Lembi Park, Folsom. Indian flag hoisting,
Singing of National Anthem, Various kinds of sports for children,
men and women, Indian flag making by kids were some of the main activites
of the day. A grand lunch was served. Including children, around 85
people attended this celebration.
Kannada Rajyothsava and First Anniversary 2004
KSS celebrated Kannada Rajyothsava and its First Anniversary on November
7th 2004 at Orangevale Grange Hall. The function was conducted by
popular Kannada actress Suman Nagarkar. Famous drama troupe from Bayarea,
led by Mrs.Alamelu Iyengar performed a comedy drama "Nanjunda
Srinivasa" which was a big hit. This was followed by cultural
programs from local artists. A delicious dinner was served at the
end of the program followed by informal Kolata. Around 300 people
attended this function.
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