HAA Convention 2026 Programs

Havyaka Convention 2026

HAA Convention Program Schedule

Thursday, July 2, 2026

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Check-in
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Snacks
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Stage Rehearsals
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Dinner

Friday, July 3, 2026

7:30 AM	Check-in
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Breakfast
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Gana Homa & Rudra Homa Performed by Learned Priests 8:30 AM — Homa Commences 9:30 AM — Havyaka Jaatre Opens 10:30 AM — Homa Poornahuti (Concluding Offering)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	★ MAIN ATTRACTION Havyaka Jaatre & Lunch Havyaka Jaatre opens at 9:30 AM 9:30 AM Havyaka Jaatre Begins Exhibitions, Game Room, Shopping Stalls, Nail Art, Hair Styling, Mehndi, Popcorn, Ice Cream, Paan Stall & much more! 11:00 AM Live Chaat Stalls — Paani Puri, Samosa Chaat & more! 11:30 AM Lunch BREAKOUT SESSION 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM — Bhagavad Geetha/Vedantha Discussions by Shreenath Hegde \| Moderator: Aparna Adkoli BREAKOUT SESSION 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM — Jyothishya Shastra by Smt. Suvarna Joshi \| Moderator: Shivu Bhat
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Festive Procession, Invocation Dance & National Anthems Sabha Karyakrama – Program Agenda “Veda Ghosha” by Learned Priests – Invocation and auspicious opening HAA President’s Address Address by Chief Guest – Vishweshwar Bhat HAA’s 19 Year Vision – Balakrishna Joshi Release of Havyasiri Souvenir Sponsor Recognition Ceremony Convention Theme Song Presentation Vote of Thanks – HAA Secretary
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Tea Break
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM	Cultural Events “Namma Leela” – Dance Drama Presentation by All Chapter Youth “Havyakaru Naavu Havyakaru” – Skit by Atlanta Chapter Folk Dance by Northeast Chapter “Havyathya Nitya Vaibhava” by Northern California Chapter Drama with Dance by Washington DC Chapter Awarding Competition Winners
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM	Dinner
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM	Musical Night with Awaretha Bhat & Team (India) A special live concert by celebrated playback singer and accompanying artists.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Breakfast Parallel Breakout Sessions 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM — Havyaka Community Living After Retirement 55+ 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM — Havyaka Parent Network
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Veda Mantra by Students of HAA Veda Pathashala Video Divya Sandesha by Srimath Jagadguru of Havyaka Matha “Intelligent Living” by Swami Aparajitananda Carnatic Classical Performances by Detroit Chapter “Namma Ooru Namma Jana” – Skit & Fashion Show by Canada Chapter “Hima Maya” – Dance Drama Production by Acharya Performing Arts Academy 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM — Satsang with Swami Aparajitananda and Q&A
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	Lunch Parallel Breakout Sessions 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM — Upbringing Kids in Americas 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM — Havyaka Udyoga
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM	Youth Symphony – Special Musical Presentation by All Chapter Youth Variety presentations by Northeast Chapter Song Medley by Arizona Chapter
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Tea Break
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM	Evening Showcase & Samaropa Samarambha Hindustani Classical by New England Chapter Jugalbandi of Music by Vinayak Hegde & Lalit Subramanian and Team Group Song & Fashion Show by Dallas Chapter Skit by Detroit Chapter A Tapestry by Midwest Chapter Samaropa Samarambha – Program Agenda Convention Recap – HAA President Handover the HAA Responsibility to Next President Invitation to 2028 HAA Convention & Basale by Northeast Chapter Recognize Newly Wed Couple – Meghana & Shreyas Vote of Thanks for the Convention – HAA Secretary
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM	Reception Dinner
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM	Yakshagana “Veeramani Kalaga” Led by Yakshamitra Toronto & US Artists
11:30 PM – 1:00 AM	Open Dance Floor

Sunday, July 5, 2026

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Breakfast
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM	HAA General Body Meeting (GBM) – Program Agenda Financial updates: HAA & Convention Membership Drive & Membership Change Proposal HAA’s 10 Year Vision Overview of HAA Activities & Improvements HAA Office Bearers Selection Convention Resolutions Q&A
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Lunch to Go

HAA Youth Activities

Convention Week Schedule

Thursday, July 2, 2026

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Indoor Sports Session Activities: Pickleball, Badminton, Volleyball & Cricket Venue: Players Indoor Sports Center, Naperville, IL Lunch & snacks provided.
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Free Mend Session Youth Activity Area

Friday, July 3, 2026

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Free Mend Session Youth Activity Area
7:00 PM – 12:30 AM	City Bus Tour & Beach Dinner Socializing, networking, bus tour to the city, dinner at a beach restaurant, and skyline photo opportunities. Registration required. Please arrive on time to board the bus at the venue.
All Day Access	Dedicated Youth Hangout Room Available throughout the day for youth meetups, casual hangout, activities and conversations.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Outdoor Kids Festival
All Day Access	Dedicated Youth Hangout Room Available all day for youth meetups, games and lounge activities.