About Us
Kasturi Kannada Cultural Association is a non-profit, social, linguistic and cultural organization; incorporated under Non Profit Corporation act of the State of Ohio, to integrate, coordinate, network and unite the activities of all Kannadigas and for promotion and preservation of Kannada language and culture in North East Ohio. It is a voluntaryorganization primarily run by donations and memberships from interested members of the general public.We sincerely request and urge you to show your support by becoming members and contributewhole heartedly. See membership page for details.
Tax ID # 676292
Tax ID # 676292
HistoryThe idea of starting an organization comprising of Kannada speaking people in Cleveland was suggested by Shri Vasudev Kamath. Shri Nag Manohar and Shri Dattatreya joined in the leadership. A group of 25 kannadigas gathered at a metro park in 1984 and celebrated the birth of our new organization. The beloved name of 'Kasturi' was suggested by Shrimathi Sumithra Dattatreya which has been liked and accepted by all the kannadigas in Cleveland. The first committee decided to celebrate the three major festivals of Karnataka namely Ugadi,to welcome the New Year, Ganesha Pooje,to pray the Lord of learning and Deepavali the festival of lights. The picnic was also introduced to enjoy the rare sunshine in Cleveland with games, food and fun.
The festivals are celebrated with several cultural events in which adults and children exhibit their talents. Traditional and exotic dinner is served at all the events which are thoroughly enjoyed by one and all. |
First Committee (1984):Mr Vasudev Kamath-President
Dr Usha Shankaran-Secretary Mr Srinivas- Vice President Mr Sridhar Phadki-Treasurer Mrs Bharati Udayshankar Mrs Janaki Patil Mrs Vijaya Vishwanath Past Presidents:Mr Vasudev Kamath
Mr R Srinivas Dr Usha Shankaran Mrs Leela Ramachandra Dr Sudha Kadambi Mrs Geeta Varadarajulu Mrs.Sandhya Phanindra Mrs. Vidya Nadig Prof.Sree Srinath Prof.Ram Nagaraj Mrs Ramya Rajashekar Mr Dwarakanath Mr Janardhan Kamath (2008-2009) Dr Suma Achar (2009-2010) Mrs Hema Vartak (2011-2012) Dr Naveen Uli (2013-2014) Mr Suhas Sabade (2015-2016) Mrs Meena Mahesh (2017-2018) Mrs.Pushpalatha Venkataram (2019-2021) |