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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Milana Kannada Koota welcomes you all to the Music Mansion Virtual Music Concert Series. There are 12 events between  June 12th - 18th July, starting at  8:30 PM CST. Please view the attached flyers for more details. Use the following options to pay for this series/event   Important Points: This is paid event and you need to pay before you watch the event. If you purchase for an event do not share to your friends/families A) If selected club ticket you will get unlisted YouTube link 2 hours before the show on that day by Music Mansion for all shows.  Please do not share this to other families or friends as this is paid event ticket. B) If you need to watch one show then you can pay selecting "Music Mansion Ticket, per Show" via PayPal". In the reference while paying please select which show you need access. Music Mansion will share you the YouTube live link only for that show. You will receive unlisted YouTube link 2 hours before the show. C) For donation to artists, you can pay selecting "Music Mansion Donation" via PayPal. All amount goes to Music Mansion who will be donating to musicians impacted by Covid19 D) To avoid PayPal fees you can pay by Zelle, addressed to milana.treasurer@gmail.com or send by check (Payable to "MILANA") to  Milana Kannada Koota, 18107 W WISCONSIN AVE UNIT 101, BROOKFIELD, WI, 53045 E) All donations are tax deductible as Milana is 501 C(3) Organization.  

Milana Kannada Koota presents Varamahalakshmi Habba 2020 . During this uncertain times, lets all get together and pray for well being of the universe and seek blessings of mother Varamahalakshmi. Sri. Raghuchandra Bhat ("Bhatru") will be performing pooje to Godess Varamahalakshmi and the event will be live on zoom. Milana members will have an opportunity to particiapte in the event through- 1) Perform Pooje at home with Bhatru - Bhatru will share instructions on zoom and participants will follow the same and perform pooje at home. 2) Offer Archane - Share details of your family and Bhatru will perform Archane for your family. Please confirm your participation by signing up for the evite. Link for the Donations\Sponsorship for this event is provided below. The entire proceedings from the event will be passed on to Bhatru.    

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||Om Ganeshaya namah|| Milana Kannada Koota presents Ganesha Chathurthi Celebrations 2020. To kickstart the festive season, Milana Kannada Koota will be organizing a special pooja to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi. Considering the state restrictions on assembly of people, this would be a virtual pooja and will be broadcasted live on Zoom. Sri. Raghuchandra Bhat ("Bhattru") will be performing this pooja at his residence and an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganapathi will be used for the pooja. Milana members will have an opportunity to offer Archana to Lord Ganesha during the pooja. Members can share details of their family and Bhattru will perform Archana for the family. Please confirm your participation by signing up for the evite https://www.evite.com/event/02794PE46I7MEISRUEPK4S4Y6LE5TQ/rsvp