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Articles and Essays
Community history, cultural topics, educational subjects, professional experiences, personal reflections, and other informative articles.
About the Magazine
A Publication by and for Our Community
Spandana is ARKINA’s commemorative community magazine, created to preserve memories, encourage creativity, and strengthen connections among Ramakshatriya families.
The magazine features contributions from community members of all ages, including articles, short stories, poems, travel experiences, family memories, artwork, drawings, photographs, and other creative works.
Spandana also includes important ARKINA updates, event highlights, student achievements, family greetings, business advertisements, and an updated Community Directory.
Share Your Creativity
Community Contributions
ARKINA members of all ages are warmly invited to contribute original material in Kannada or English.
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Stories and Poetry
Short stories, poems, humor, memories, inspirational writing, and creative literary contributions.
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Travel Experiences
Memorable journeys, family vacations, cultural visits, nature experiences, and travel photographs.
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Artwork and Photography
Drawings, paintings, digital artwork, craft projects, photographs, and other visual creations.
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Community Memories
ARKINA event memories, family milestones, historical photographs, achievements, and community experiences.
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Youth Contributions
Articles, stories, poems, drawings, photographs, and creative work from children, students, and young adults.
Submission Information
How to Submit Your Work
Language
Contributions may be submitted in Kannada or English.
File Format
Written submissions should preferably be provided in Microsoft Word format.
Length
Articles should generally be three pages or less.
Send submissions and related materials to arkina@rkss.org .
Community Directory
Update Your Family Information
Spandana-26 will include an updated Community Directory featuring family photographs and contact information for Ramakshatriya families residing in the United States and Canada.
Community members are requested to submit updated names, addresses, phone numbers, family details, native origin, and a recent family photograph.
Update Family Information
ARKINA
Community Directory
Support Spandana
Family Greetings and Advertisements
Families and businesses may support the publication by reserving space for greetings or advertisements.
Business Advertisement
Inside Front or Back Cover
$500
Full-page advertisement on the inside front or inside back cover, subject to availability.
Advertisement or Greeting
Full Page
$250
Full-page inner advertisement, family greeting, milestone, or commemorative message.
Family Greeting
Half Page
$100
Half-page inner advertisement, family greeting, or special community message.
Payment Information
Support Spandana-26
Contributions for family greetings and advertisements may be sent by Zelle to arkina@rkss.org, which is linked to ARKINA’s Bank of America account.
Checks may be made payable to ARKINA and mailed to:
ARKINA15037 Northwind Lane
North Hills, CA 91343
USA