Latest News And Events
Oct 23, 2011
Minutes of the 2011 SSKNA Convention in Dallas, Texas have been posted and can be read here.
Jan 1, 2011
Minutes of the 2010 SSKNA Convention are posted and can be read here. A poll for the new Convention Venue selection process has be posted here.
May 16, 2009
All the SSKNA members, please go to this Participation Page to submit details on your participation for the upcoming 19th convention in Salisbury - MD.
May 9, 2009
All the SSKNA members, please go to the Conventions link to get more latest information related to the upcoming 19th convention in Salisbury - MD. You can also click here to go directly to the 19th convention page.
Introduction
Welcome to Somavanshiya Sahasrarjun Kshatriya Samaj of North America (SSKNA), an official website which provides us with a wide range of information about the origins of our organization. The SSKNA organization is founded with the aim of the promotion of the religious, social, educational and cultural exchange between the SSK peoples of the United States, Canada, Mexico and India.
Its main goals are to unite, preserve, protect and promote social, economic and educational contacts of samaj members residing in American continent as quoted by Dr. Kabadi. These goals would be best achieved by bringing everyone together, by establishing communication and bonding the SSK Samaj families living in U S, Canada Mexico and India. And that is the reason we have our own website to communicate with our people more efficiently.
The Legend
This article is presented to familiarize young readers to our ancestor Sahasrarjun. His name is part of our community acronym Somavaunshya Sahasrarjun Kshatriya ( S S K). It is a common understanding among the SSKyans that the name Sahasrarjun refers to emperor Arjun, who possessed a thousand hands. These hands were blessed by God Dattatreya for his deep devotion. His dedication to protect the poor and weak subjects, from the social outcasts or adharmies. The word Sahasra virtually means a thousand. For many it means the dominance of emperor Arjun over the evil. Read more...
Folklores
For generations Somavaunshiya Sahasrarjun Kshatriaya (SSK) genealogy is historically maintained by the Bhats.To entertain, educate and instill pride in SSK heritage they also quote many folklores written in their Potis. Here are some of them...