We would like to invite you to Milana Sankrati celebrations on Saturday, 23rd February 2019. Dayavittu neevu mattu nimma maneyavaru bandu Sankranti habbada prayukta acharnareyalli bhagavahisi. Request everyone to come and enjoy chatting up with fellow Kannadigas. Evite: http://evite.me/KVBrFhd3ZY Cultural events sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084FAFA923A3FB6-sankranti Tentative schedule 5:00-5:30 PM: Social hour 5:30- 7 PM: Programs 7 PM on wards: Dinner ONLINE PAYMENT FOR THE SANKRANTI EVENT IS CLOSED NOW. PLEASE PAY AT THE GATE WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CARDS, Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay and other contactless payments PAYING BY CHECK ? WRITE TO “MILANA”  

We would like to invite you to Milana Ugadi celebrations on Saturday, 4th May 2019. About Dr.Shamita Malnad: The only female Kannada singer whose song has crossed more than 75 million views. Dr Shamitha Malnad will be singing LIVE with a musical band this MILANA UGADI. Dr.Shamitha Malnad has recorded 800 songs for more than 850 feature films for well known music directors such as Hamsalekha, Gurukiran, V. Harikrishna, Mano Murthy, Arjun Janya, L.N.Shasthri and others. Dr.Malnad has recorded more than 6500 songs for music albums(Devotional, Folk Bhavageethe, Light Music,Semi classical, Soofi, and Vachana) in 13 languages. We request your presence at the event and also please help us promote the event to others in and around Milwaukee. Evite to the event for RSVP: https://www.evite.com/event/0279CUJNKDHP6UY46EPJKMNEAZJPY4 Cultural events sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a084fafa923a3fb6-ugadi Online Payments for the event fees: Click here or Scroll to the bottom to view the fee structure and payment options Tentative Schedule: 5PM: SOCIAL, 5:15 PM: PANCHANGA SHRAVANA,  5:45 PM - 6:15 PM: MILANA KIDS PROGRAMS, 6:15 PM - 7 PM: DINNER, 7 PM - 8:30 PM: SHAMITA MALNAD LIVE WITH A MUSICAL BAND ONLINE PAYMENT IS CLOSED NOW. PLEASE PAY AT THE GATE FOR THE UGADI EVENT

We would like to invite you all you the Yakshagana -  a traditional Indian theatre form! We are excited to announce a never before seen event in Greater Milwaukee. The Yakshadruva Patla Foundation will perform an enchanting Yakshagana dance on 21-Jul-2019 ಜೂಲೈ ತಾ. ೨೧ - ಭಾನುವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ ೪:೩೦ ಇಂದ ’ಯಕ್ಷಧ್ರುವ ಪಟ್ಲ ಫೌಂಡೇಶನ್ ಯು.ಎಸ್.ಎ." ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಇಂದ ಕಾಣಿಕೆ - "ಯಕ್ಷ-ಗಾನ - ನಾಟ್ಯ ವೈಭವ" (ಆಂಗ್ಲ ಭಾಷೆಯ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ) ಯಕ್ಷಧ್ರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಪಟ್ಲ ಸತೀಶ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ನೇತೃತ್ವದ ಸುಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧ ಕಲಾವಿದರಿಂದ ನೀವಲ್ಲರೂ ಬನ್ನಿ, ನಿಮ್ಮವರನ್ನೂ ಕರೆತನ್ನಿ. ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಲ್ಲದ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರನ್ನೂ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬನ್ನಿ. ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಸಾಂಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವದ ಪರಾಕಾಷ್ಠೆಯನ್ನು ಅವರಿಗೂ ಪರಿಚಯಿಸೋಣ ! ಯಕ್ಷಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಹರಿಸೋಣ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಆಗಮನದ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, Evite to the event for RSVP: https://www.evite.com/event/02794XGUWFB2HECAYEPJUAGCIXUXOU Online Payments for the event fees: Click here or Scroll to the bottom to view the fee structure and payment options (Online payment option ends on Saturday at 10 PM CST) Schedule: 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM (seating starts at 4PM) ONLINE PAYMENT IS CLOSED NOW..PLEASE PAY AT THE GATE Sponsors (with reserved front seats) : FREE Kids: FREE Milana members (annual membership paid): FREE if RSVP received before Saturday 10 PM, otherwise $5 per person at gate   Non-Members: $8 if paid online before Saturday 10 PM, otherwise $12 per person at gate

Ellarigu Ganesha Habbada Shubhashayagalu! Milana Kannada Koota will celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi on 8 September 2019 at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin, Pewaukee. Requesting everyone to attend and seek blessings of Gouri & Ganesha. Click here to Pay online for the Ganesha Habba entrance fee As per Ganesha Habba tradition there will be pot luck lunch. Below are the potluck items required that we are requesting from volunteers. If you wish to volunteer for one or more items please sign-up via this evite by going to 'What to bring' list. Contact Milana Committee via email or WhatsApp for any questions: Beans palya Papad Saaru Sambar Shavinge Paysa Idli Chutney Mavinkayi Chitranna Kadlekaalu Usli (for Naivedya) Please note: 1 Tray should serve 30 to 40 people. No Onion, No Garlic allowed in any of the food item. Entry Fees for Ganesha Habba: FREE for potluck volunteers and their families. Others, click here or Scroll to the bottom to view the fee structure and payment options. Sponsorship options are available  Click here to view and pay online now Evite to the event for RSVP: https://www.evite.com/event/0279LFBULSVSJYSWIEPJYI3MSGKBS4 Online Payments for the event fees: Click here or Scroll to the bottom to view the fee structure and payment options (Online payment option ends on Sunday, Sept 8th ~7 AM CST) Schedule: 10 am - 10:30 am - Setup, 10:30 am - 11:45 am - Poojae, 11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Bhakti Geetae, 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch ONLINE PAYMENT PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE PAYMENT IS CLOSED NOW FOR THE […]

MILANA DEEPAVALI - RAJYOTSAVA 2019 Namaskara ಮಿಲನ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ  ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು Milana Kannada Koota will be conducting it's Deepavali Habba on 11/2/19 (Saturday) afternoon. Venue: Hindu emple of Wisconsin, N4063 W243 Pewaukee Rd, Pewaukee, WI53072 Based on feedback we received, this Deepavali we would like to showcase Milana talent (in Kannada language only). We look forward to your performance. If you have any questions please contact milanacommittee@gmail.com. Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring for food, event or prizes please contact milanacommittee@gmail.com MILANA COMMITTEE Click here to Pay online for the Deepavali Habba entrance fee Evite to the event for RSVP: https://www.evite.com/event/0279EM5GUD5ZLAWG2EPJ4DHQF5OKEM/ Cultural program signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084FAFA923A3FB6-milana1 Online Payments for the event fees: Click here or Scroll to the bottom to view the fee structure and payment options (Online payment option ends on Saturday Nov 02nd  ~8 AM CST) Schedule: From 4:30 PM, more details will be published soon   ONLINE PAYMENT ONLINE PAYMENT IS CLOSED NOW, PLEASE PAY AT THE GATE USING CARD, CASH, CHECK- THANK YOU!!! Appreciate everyone who paid online for this event!!! Good luck with the raffle today! Sponsorship options available. Please contact the committee at milanacommittee@gmail.com

Namaskara, We would like to invite you to Satyanarayana Pooje & Sankranti celebrations on Saturday, 29th February 2020. Dayavittu neevu mattu nimma maneyavaru bandu Sankranti habbada prayukta acharnareyalli bhagavahisi. This year's celebration will center around Satyanarayana Pooje with bhakti geetae and prasada (lunch). We are bringing kite making for children this year too based on last year's success. Request everyone to come, get Shri. Satyanarayana's blessings and celebrate Makara Sankranti with fellow Kannadigas. Please RSVP through this link: http://evite.me/7UWU141vqZ Link to Sign-up Genius for bhakti geese events: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084FAFA923A3FB6-sankranti1   Regards, Committee, Milana Kannada Koota email: milanacommittee@gmail.com www.milanaonline.org   Click here to Pay online for the Sankranti 2020 entrance fee   ONLINE PAYMENT   PAY ONLINE FOR THE SANKRANTI/SATYANARAYANA POOJE EVENT AND AVOID THE LONG LINE ON THE EVENT DAY!!! Note: Please select the option and click 'Add to Cart'. PayPal page will open in new windows so that you can add more options (like, 2 adults) during one checkout Gold Sponsors ($101) of the Pooje will get 50% off of their entrance fee. Please contact the treasurer at front desk on the event day for the discount. Click here to view and pay the pooje sponsorship   DISCOUNTED FEE FOR MEMBERS (WHO ALREADY PAID YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES for JAN 2020- DEC 2020 PERIOD) Not paid membership fee already? no worries, click here to pay the membership before purchasing the ticket Select Options Family (2 adults, minor kids) $20.00 USD 1 Adult $7.00 USD 1 Child (5 yrs+) $5.00 USD FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS (NOT PAID YEARLY […]

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Milana is proud to announce readers meet with Sri.Guruprasad Kaginele (author) and Sri.Pavan N Rao (translator) of 'Hijaab -  an award winning novel' . Request Milana members to participate in this webinar. A great chance to meet our Esteemed Milana Kannadiga. Forward it to your friends The event is scheduled for 4 PM CST on 05/30 and will be live on Zoom. Zoom link for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9942979396?pwd=TGVlcUhPOTVKdHMzbDdMREZrSVc4Zz09   About Hijaab - ಹಿಜಾಬ್' ಇದು ಗುರುಪ್ರಸಾದ ಕಾಗಿನೆಲೆಯವರು ೨೦೧೭ ರಲ್ಲಿ ಬರೆದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ. ವಲಸೆ ಎನ್ನುವ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆಯ ಹಲವು ಆಯಾಮಗಳನ್ನು, ಮಜಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಶೋಧಿಸಿದ ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಓದುಗರಿಗೆ ಒಂದು ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿತು. ಈ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಓದುಗರಿಂದಲೂ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿಮರ್ಶಕರಿಂದಲೂ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿಗೆಯನ್ನು ಗಳಿಸಿತು. ೨೦೧೭ರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕೆಡಿಯ 'ಉತ್ತಮ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ' ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನೂ ಗಳಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿತು. ಇದು ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗಷ್ಟೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಮಿಲನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕೂಟದ ಸದಸ್ಯರಾದ ಪವನ್ ಏನ್ ರಾವ್ ಅವರಿಂದ ಬಹಳ ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷಿಗೆ ಭಾಶಾಂತರಗೊಂಡು ಸೈಮನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಶುಸ್ಟರ್ ಪ್ರಕಾಶನದಿಂದ ಪ್ರಕಟವಾಗಿ ಆಂಗ್ಲ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಓದುಗರ ಮೆಚ್ಚಿಗೆಯನ್ನೂ ಗಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಈ ಸಂಬಂಧ, ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ zoom ಚರ್ಚೆಯೊಂದನ್ನು ಮಿಲ್ವಾಕಿಯ ಮಿಲನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕೂಟ ಇಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಈ ಚರ್ಚೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಲೇಖಕ  ಹಾಗೂ ಅನುವಾದಕ ಇಬ್ಬರೂ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಬನ್ನಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಲೇಖಕರಿಗೂ ಹಾಗು ಅನುವಾದಕರಿಗೂ ನೀವು ನೇರ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳಬಹುದು, ಚರ್ಚೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗಿಯಾಗಬಹುದು. Hijab is a novel written in Kannada by Guruprasad Kaginele in 2017. This novel did introduce a new world to Kannada literary world while exploring different aspects of migration. The book was critically acclaimed by both the readers and critics. This novel was honored by Karnataka saahitya academy as the best novel in Kannada for the year 2017. Now, 'Hijab' has been translated very fluidly by Pavan N Rao, who is one of our own- Ex president of Milana Kannada koota. It was recently published […]

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