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Gulf Coast · Vokkaligara Parishat of America
VPA South
Founded 2006 — youngest chapter, fastest growth. Made history hosting the 15th Convention in Dallas, TX in 2017.
10
States
Covered
VPA South Chapters
Live
States Covered (10)
Arkansas
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
✅ REAL HISTORICAL DATA — confirmed via myvpa.org/2017
Founded: 2006 · 15th Convention hosted: Dallas, TX, 2017
2017 committee: Mr. Dinesh Gowda, Dr. Balu Chandra,
Dr. Vasudev Bomanna, Mr. Prasanna Kumar
Annual Events
15th Convention — Dallas 2017
Historical Milestone
VPA South hosted the 15th National Convention in Dallas, TX — just 11 years after founding. Committee: Mr. Dinesh Gowda, Dr. Balu Chandra, Dr. Vasudev Bomanna, Mr. Prasanna Kumar.
Annual Picnic & Cultural Festival
Annual · Summer
Signature event — Vokkaliga sports, authentic Southern-Karnataka cuisine, live music, and community awards in the Texas sun.
Deepavali in the South
Annual · Oct/Nov
Southern Diwali — lantern processions, traditional music, Kolam/Rangoli competitions, Vokkaliga feast, fireworks under the Texas sky.
Ugadi Mahotsava
Annual · Mar/Apr
New Year celebrations with Bevu-Bella, Kamsale performances, classical music, rangoli, and programs unique to the Southern Vokkaliga community.
Youth Culture Camp
Annual · Summer
Multi-day camp for youth from Texas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee — cultural immersion, traditional arts, leadership development.
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