Indian Kites ::: Team Mangalore

Team Mangalore is a Hobby Group of Kite makers and Kite Flyers from the coastal town of Mangalore in Karnataka, formed in 1998.
We are a group of like minded kite lovers. Having been fond of kites since childhood, we decided to add wings to our childhood dreams. Our ideas finally materialized in the form of kites that soared up the open skies. Making kites of unique designs, which depict the folklore and rich culture of India has been our main objective.

Team Mangalore, a brain child of Mr.Sarvesh Rao, has as its members, people of determination, dedication and enthusiasm.

	Sarvesh Rao Founder Member Proprietor of Guru Winders, Mangalore. As a child, kites fascinated him but he had no opportunity to fly them. A chance visit to the Kite Festival in Gujarath(1998), as a youth revived the lost passion. On his return back, he teamed up with a few like minded friends and formed *Team Mangalore*.
	Giridhar Kamath A Chartered Accountant by profession. He is actively involved in numerous social work and NGO activities. A source of inspiration from the very beginning, Mr.Giridhar is the Chief Advisor of the Team. He also takes care of Public Relations aspect of the Team
	K.Prashanth Kumar An Employee in the Maintenance Dept. of ONGC-MRPL He has been associated with 'Team Mangalore' from the time of inception. With his mechanical engineering background, he is instrumental in providing the technical know-how and design of all kites made by the Team.
	Dinesh Holla An Artist by profession. He is a man of few words and lots of action. He is responsible for putting on paper, the design and art work, the colours of every kite at the initial "idea" stage. It is his art work which gets translated into a kite using appropriate materials.
	V.K.Sanil An employee of KIOCL, Mangalore An enthusiast who helps at every stage of kite making/flying with dedication.
	Purushothama A An employee of Kudremukh Iron Ore Comany. A multifaceted personality. He has won medals in National level swimming competitions. A Nature lover, he has participated in Himalayan Trekking expeditions.
	Girish Venkatraman An surveyor by profession A Multi talented personality, also vintage enthusiast. Although he joined the Team very recently, helps in every aspect whenever time permits.
	Nitin J. Shetty A Chartered Accountant by profession. He is actively involved in numerous social work and NGO activities. A source of inspiration from the very beginning, Mr.Nitin is the Chief Advisor of the Team. He also takes care of Public Relations aspect of the Team.
	Subhaschandra Pai T. A Chartered Accountant working in the Finance Department of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, a subsidiary of ONGC Ltd. He has been associated with 'Team Mangalore' in various activities of the Team such as kites flying, public relations, co-ordination for the events of the team. Also, an active trekker and has participated in Himalayan Trekking and other regular treks conducted by YHAI.
	Satish Rao An artist by profession and working as Artist in AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences. He is an animation expert and has been associated with 'Team Mangalore' in various activities of the Team. An active trekker and has participated regular treks conducted by YHAI.
	Gurudath Banwalkar An Event Management and Publicity Consultant With wide experience in Mega Event Handling , he has been associated with 'Team Mangalore' in various activities of the Team such as media interaction, publicity and management of events conducted by the Team. He has also participated in various kite flying events and workshops conducted by the Team.
	Janardhan Rao An entrepreneur He has been associated with 'Team Mangalore' in various activities of the Team. He has represented the team in various kite festivals and participated in kite workshops organised by the team.

In addition to these team members, there are a number of persons who directly and indirectly assist us in our activities. Prominent among them are the members of Youth Hostel Association of India, Mangalore, employees of Guru Winders and the family members of the Team.