Indian NRI Kannada Cultural Associations in the US are non-profit organizations that aim to promote Kannada language, culture, and heritage among the Kannada-speaking community living in the US. These organizations provide a platform for Kannada-speaking people to connect with each other, share their experiences, and celebrate their culture and traditions. There are several Indian NRI Kannada Cultural Associations across the US, with each organizations focusing on promoting the Kannada language and culture in their respective regions.
The Nrupathunga Kannada Koota Association is a non-profit organization based in the United States of America that promotes Kannada language, culture, and heritage among Kannadigas living in the US. The association is named after the famous Kannada poet and writer, Nrupathunga, who is considered one of the greatest poets of Kannada literature.
Vidyaranya Kannada Kuta, Illinois, started in 1972, is a not-for-profit organization catering to the needs of Kannadigas (persons from Karnataka State in India or those whose ancestors are from Karnataka state) of Illinois. The purpose of the organization is to organize meetings, promote cultural activities for adults as well as youth born and growing in the USA, and support various humanitarian causes. Kannada Kuta organizes three major festivals (Ugadi, Ganesha, and Deepavali) in addition to Annual Picnic, Sahityotsava, Youth Day, and Charitable FundRaising events.
Kannada Koota is a non-profit organization based in North California, USA, that aims to promote Kannada language, culture, and traditions among Kannadigas living in the region. The organization provides a platform for Kannada-speaking people to connect with each other, share their experiences, and celebrate their culture and heritage. The Kannada Koota in North California was founded in 1986 and has since then grown into a large organization with members from all walks of life.
Chandana Kannada Sangha (CKS) is a cultural non-profit organization that serves to promote cultural and social activities of Kannadigas in the Kansas City Metro Area. It has always been very active in organizing social events. Chandana Kannada Sangha events always provide an opportunity for Kannadigas (and their family and friends) to interact with other Kannadigas and their friends and enjoy delicious authentic home-made food. Chandana Kannada Sangha events, thus are an occasion to present/exhibit inherent talents of Kannadigas.
The North American Sankethi Association Inc. is a non-profit organization based in the United States of America that aims to promote the Sankethi language, culture, and heritage among Sankethi people living in North America. Sankethi is a South Indian language spoken by people primarily from the Sankethi community, who originally hail from the state of Karnataka in India. The North American Sankethi Association was founded in 2006 and since then has grown into a large organization with members from across North America.
The Mandaara New England Kannada Koota is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA that promotes Kannada language, culture, and heritage among Kannadigas living in the New England region. The organization provides a platform for Kannada-speaking people to connect with each other, share their experiences, and celebrate their culture and heritage. The Mandaara New England Kannada Koota was founded in 2005 and has since then grown into a large organization with members from all walks of life.