ವೆಸ್ಟರ್ನ್ ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಂಘ (ನೋ)
ಸಿರಿಗನ್ನಡಂ ಗೆಲ್ಗೆ - ಸಿರಿಗನ್ನಡಂ ಬಾಳ್ಗೆ
Namaskara Yellarigu, Nanna hesaru Rajeev Chandrashekar, from namma ooru Bengaluru. I want to briefly introduce myself to you. I grew up in namma ooru, Bengaluru in a small family along with my sister, in a home where my father was a long-serving member of the Indian Air Force, my mother was a Registered Nurse, and my doddamma nurtured me to become the man I am today. I have been working as an Engineer for over two decades after completing my Master’s from M. S. Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies (MSRSAS) and have always been an active Kannada sangha participant, which provided valuable insights into the Kannada community as well as understanding the need for a cultural connection from various Kannadiga’s perspective. While I truly enjoyed my four years on the WAKS committee, I am now inspired to do more. We have been residing in Australia since 2005. My wife Krupa and I began our married lives in Melbourne, where we built our first house together and made a lot of memories. In 2015, we relocated to Perth. We are in love with the city's culture and climate. My wife and I like taking our two boys on holidays so we can expose them to various cultures and people. We instill Indian values in our children and encourage them to embrace Kannada as much as possible. I am honored to have been elected as President of Western Australia Kannada Sangha (WAKS) for the years 2023–2025 and to lead an organisation that has grown into one of the most well-known non-profit Kannada Sangha’s in Australia with the support of everyone in the community. The purpose, vision, and values of WAKS resonate with me and are very similar to how each of you collaborates from across all different locations in WA to provide for our Kannada members. ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿ, ಕಲಿಸಿ, ಬೆಳೆಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಳಗಿಸಿ. "ಜೈ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾತೆ"
Namaskara, introducing myself as Ramesh Srinivasaiah, born and brought up in KARNATAKA's namma ooru, BENGALURU. I am married and blessed with a daughter. I was working for BOSCH (MICO) back in INDIA before relocating and always been involved in Kannada association's activities. Been in Australia (Perth) since 2012, I was very much inspired by the initiatives and the support done by WAKS to our community back in INDIA during the crisis. I am a self-driven person who enjoyed working as a volunteer in the WAKS events and recently as an executive committee member of WAKS, taking responsibilities in all the activities in making them successful. Now provided an opportunity, I have stepped ahead to contribute my service to WAKS as vice-president to showcase my strengths and abilities to my best in supporting and promoting Kannada and Karnataka culture, tradition and values. Also delivering my service to the united efforts making WAKS forge a pathway into the future generations and bring the entire community together. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಬರೀ ನಾಡಲ್ಲ, ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಧಾತು. ಕನ್ನಡ ಕೇವಲ ನುಡಿಯಲ್ಲ, ನಮ್ಮಂತರಂಗದ ಮಾತು. ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ, ನಮ್ಮ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ...
Namaskara, I Devaraj Gowda, basically born & brought up in Bangalore moved to Perth in 2006, later in 2009 started a small spiritual group with known friends & formed a spiritual organisation to serve almighty. After 9 years of gained experience in all aspects of running an organisation & keeping this experience as a plus point, I joined WAKS to serve Kannadigas in WA so that the next generation will not forget our culture & tradition. WAKS trusted me & gave me an opportunity to volunteer and to be a part of Kannada community service in Perth. I trust and believe ಕಲಿಯೋಕೆ ಕೋಟಿ ಭಾಷೆ; ಆಡೋಕೆ ಒಂದೇ ಭಾಷೆ – ಕನ್ನಡ..ಕನ್ನಡ..
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ, ನಾನು ಶಂಕರ ಅಳೇಪಡಿ, ಬಾಗಲಕೋಟ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ಸ್ಥಳ ಬಾದಾಮಿ ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಪುಟ್ಟ ಗ್ರಾಮದವನು. ಚಿಕ್ಕಂದಿನಿಂದಲೂ ದಾಸ, ಶರಣ, ಸಂತರ ಪ್ರವಚನ ಕೇಳುತ್ತ, ಕಥೆ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಓದುತ್ತ, ಅಖಂಡ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ, ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಪರಂಪರೆಯ ಹಿರಿಮೆ, ಗರಿಮೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅರಿತ ನನಗೆ ಕರುನಾಡು, ಕನ್ನಡದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಅಪಾರವಾದ ಗೌರವ. 2012 ರಿಂದ ಪರ್ತ ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಆಗಿಂದಲೂ WAKS ಸದಸ್ಯನಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗಿಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಶ್ರೀ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದರ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆ ನನ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇವಾಮನೋಭಾವ, ಸ್ಪೂರ್ತಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಿ, ಡಿವೈನ್ ಪಾರ್ಕ, BSAP Perth chapter ಹಾಗೂ ಇನ್ನಿತರ ಸಂಘ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವಯಂಸೇವಕನಾಗಿ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡು, ನುಡಿ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಇರುವ ಅಪಾರವಾದ ಗೌರವ ಈಗ WAKS ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಕನ್ನಡಮ್ಮನ ಅಳಿಲು ಸೇವೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಅಣಿಯಾಗಿಸಿದೆ. "ಜಯ ಭಾರತ ಜನನಿಯ ತನುಜಾತೆ, ಜಯ ಹೇ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮಾತೆ! ಸಿರಿ ಗನ್ನಡಂ ಗೆಲ್ಗೆ".
Namaskara, My Name is Anale Sreeram. Originally from Bengaluru. Been in Perth, Australia since 2005. Married to Sreeram Viswanathan with two kids. Full time working mom. Very happy to join the WAKS committee and with help support hoping to help Kannada sangha grow and flourish in Perth more and bigger. ಹಸಿರಾಗಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ಉಸಿರಾಗಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ, ತಾಯಿ ಕನ್ನಡಾಂಬೆಗೆ ಜಯವಾಗಲಿ.
I'm Guru Prasad, a Data Engineering Manager from Belur, the capital city of the Hoysala dynasty. I'm happily married with two daughters, aged 12 and 2. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton and listening to Kannada Bhavageethe and Ghazals.
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ! ನಾನು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ. ಈ ಸುಂದರ ನಗರವಾದ ಪರ್ತ್‌ಗೆ ವಲಸೆ ಬಂದು ಬಹಳ ದಿನಗಳಾಗಿವೆ. WAKS ಅನೇಕ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಬಿಂದುವಾಗಿದೆ. ಜನರು ವಿದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸಿಸಲು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದಾಗ ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಯುವ ಪೀಳಿಗೆ ಅವರು ಪಾಶ್ಚಿಮಾತ್ಯ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯತ್ತ ಆಕರ್ಷಿತರಾಗುತ್ತಾರೆ. WAKS ಸದಸ್ಯನಾಗುವ ಮೂಲಕ ನಾನು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಶ್ರೀಮಂತ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ, ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಒಟ್ಟುಗೂಡಿಸಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. "ಎದೆ ತಟ್ಟಿ ಹೇಳುವೆ ಭಾರತೀಯನೆಂದು, ಗರ್ವದಿಂದ ಬಾಳುವೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗನೆಂದು, ಸಾವಿರ ಭಾಷೆ ನಾಲಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿರಲಿ, ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ ಹೃದಯದಲ್ಲಿರಲಿ".
Namaskara, I am Natraj Kalale, hailing from Bangalore and now a resident of Australia since 2008. Ever since WAKS started, I was an active member in the community, also being the first MC for the inauguration of WAKS. I embarked on a meaningful journey by initiating a small spiritual group alongside my close friends. This collective effort gradually evolved into a spiritual organization with the noble purpose of serving the divine. Over the course of 14 years, I diligently honed my skills in various aspects of cultural organisational management, thus amassing valuable experience. This accrued experience has become an asset that I carry forward. It was with this enriched background that I enthusiastically joined the Western Australia Kannada Sangha (WAKS). My motivation is deeply rooted in my unwavering aspiration to safeguard the cultural heritage and traditions of our Kannadiga community for posterity. Preserving these invaluable aspects for the upcoming generations is of paramount importance to me. WAKS reposed their trust in me, affording me the privilege to volunteer and actively contribute to the cause of Kannada community service in Perth. My commitment to this endeavor is underscored by a firm belief that our collective actions will forge a meaningful and lasting impact.
Namaskara, I am Raghavendra Patil, basically from Dharwad. I migrated in 2007 from Singapore with few friends to build my dream life. Kannada, is the language which resides in the heart of every Kannadiga even when you are overseas, so I was always inclined in making a contribution to our Kannada community. Now, as an executive committee member of the Kannada Sangha, I really look forward in making a positive impact on our community.
Namaskara, myself Shashikiran Ramanjaneya from our garden city Bengaluru, I was working for BOSCH as Quality Analyst and also served as an Organizing Secretary in Mathrubhumi Youth Association. I used to participate in events like Hampi Utsav, Yuvanika Bangalore etc., My interests are Gym and Reading books. In 2012 moved to Perth, Australia. I am married and blessed with a boy. For several years, I am member of WAKS, and truly inspired by WAKS activities, since then and now it's a drastic improvement in WAKS. I will give my best to the organization & serve Kannada community and now I am proud to be a part of committee. Last but not the least, I would like to remember the words of our Rastrakavi Kuvempu, ಎಲ್ಲಾದರು ಇರು, ಎಂತಾದರು ಇರು, ಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ ನೀ ಕನ್ನಡವಾಗಿರು.. ಕನ್ನಡವೇ ಸತ್ಯ!! ಕನ್ನಡವೇ ನಿತ್ಯ!! ಜೈ ಭುವನೇಶ್ವರಿ...!
Namaskara, naanu Shekhara Gowda, basically from South Kannada, Belthangady Taluk from a small village called, DIDUPE. Migrated to Australia, Perth in 2009 from a mechanical background. As Kannada is my favorite language, it attracted me towards our beautiful Kannada community (WAKS) to serve my best to our Kannadigas. "ಸಿರಿಗನ್ನಡಂ ಗೆಲ್ಗೆ, ಸಿರಿಗನ್ನಡಂ ಬಾಳ್ಗೆ"
Namaste…My name is Suresh Siddagangaiah, Migrated from Singapore in 2005. Me moved to Singapore in 2003 on the work opportunity from Bengaluru. I was born and brought up in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Over the 14 years I’m a member and I’ve actively participated in various cultural events organized by WAKS and been as an EC member in 2020 for a year and so. I hope to work my fullest potential as current EC member to be in the WAKS Committe this year and look forward to assisting in various events throughout the year. ಕನ್ನಡ ನನ್ನ ಕನಸು, ಕನ್ನಡ ನನ್ನ ಮನಸ್ಸು, ಕನ್ನಡಿಗನೆಂಬ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ಸೊಗಸು, ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸು, ಎಲ್ಲೆಲ್ಲೂ ಕನ್ನಡವನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸು.. ಸಿರಿ ಗನ್ನಡಂ ಗೆಲ್ಗೆ..!
