Vol.18 No. 3 March - 2017 KANNADA ICON HONOURED BY BHAVAN

Padmashree awardee Nadoja Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah being felicitated by dignitaries

He is a sprightly 103 years systems continuing to define young now. Age has not blunted the substance of his life. his sharp intellect. He is as much The Padmashree awarded a conscientious citizen as he was to him recently was just the excuse decades ago, sound value needed by the Bengaluru

[email protected] 1 Kendra to invite Nadoja Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah for a felicitation. For, given his achievements and selfless service to the cause of Kannada, there are no better credentials for his life time work than the public adulation he has received. When Prof. Venkatasubbaiah was felicitated by the Bhavan on Feb. 19, it was a celebration of Justice Dr. M. Rama Jois Kannada language and probity Perhaps no other in public life, both of which have lexicographer, in any Indian been exemplified by the noted language, has contributed as lexicographer, captured in much for the cause of a language essence by Dr. Chiranjeev Singh, as Prof. Venkatasubbaiah former ambassador to UNESCO, has, to Kannada. His Nighantu who called him a “selfless person Shastra Parichaya on Kannada with a large heart, committed to dictionary science is a pioneering public good”. In him is work that encompasses the past encapsulated the culture of old of the ancient language to its Mysuru, Dr. Singh reflected. present growth and usage. Delivering the felicitation address, Dr. Singh said Prof. Venkatasubbaiah repeatedly went to the corridors of power for the growth of the Kannada Sahitya Parishath, but never for personal gains. “There are many big people in the literary world, but many are small-minded. GV is a great scholar with a wide world view”, he said. Dr. Chiranjeev Singh

2 Justice Dr. M. Rama Jois, who was Chief Guest, said Prof. Venkatasubbiah’s name would live on through his many invaluable works, the fields of lexicography, teaching, research, translation, editing and writing being just a few of his areas of contribution. His life— disciplined, honest, simple, friendly and Prof. Malati Pattanashetty unwavering in its clarity and pursuance of goals— was an Smt. BV. Padma, inspiration to all, he said. Station Director, AIR, Responding to the felicitation, Bengaluru, recounted the Prof. Venkatasubbaiah said there immense contribution of was much more that he needed to Prof. Venkatasubbaiah in the do to society. “A fall out of the field of Kannada. His influence award is the affection that has even at the individual level come my way much more, was a worthy of emulation. which I value the most”. Prof. Malati Pattanshetty, Chairperson, Karnataka Sahitya Academy, pointed out that Prof. Venkatasubbaiah was responsible for the resurgence of the Kananda Sahitya Parishat, which had helped the premier institution branch out to other crucial areas of activity in promoting Kannada language and culture.

Smt. B.V. Padma -Jyothi Raghuram

3 PRASAR BHARATI ALL INDIA RADIO : BANGALORE

AIR MUSIC COMPETITION 2016 Prize Distribution Ceremony followed by Performance of the Prize Winners Chief Guest Vidwan S. Shankar, Eminent Vocalist Musical Performances Prize Winners Station Category Prize

S. Manjunath Chennai Nagaswaram I K. Mugundhan Chennai Tavil I R. Saivignesh Chennai Classical Vocal I N.M. Brahmadathan Kozhikode Violin II Gargi N. Shabaraya Mangaluru Dev. Vocal I B. Surabhi Mysuru Folk Music I Aishwarya Manikarnike Bengaluru Veena II Athira Murali Thiruvananthapuram Folk II Madhushree Narayan Thiruvananthapuram Lt. Vocal II S. Hargun Kaur Mumbai Western Vocal II Selvyn Joao Carmino Panaji Western Violin I Braganca P. Chinmaye Bengaluru Flute II Sooraj S. Thrissur Mridangam II on 3rd March 2017, Friday, at 4.00 p.m. Venue : Khincha Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560 001 All are welcome

4 BVB-BBMP SCHOOL WOWS SURPRISE VISITOR BVB-BBMP Public School, appreciation of the well-behaved, Bengaluru, with its clean environs, neatly turned-out students. airy classrooms, and professional, The visit, and response, of child-friendly teachers, is a Dr. Rao was special because of competitor to even private his academic and professional schools in both academics and background. A gold medallist and extra-curricular activities. Run on an alumni of the Indian Institute a well-established system, the of Science, Bengaluru, Dr. Rao school does not have to prepare and his family are involved in its wards or clean up its precincts philanthropy in the field of education, especially in Mysuru. to receive even unexpected visitors. He interacted with the enthusiastic children, starting with The surprise visit of LKG, answering their questions Dr. Venkat Rao, Director, patiently, and spending quite a Chem-Bio Programs, Parsons, while taking a round of the school. Washington DC, to the school in Such visits, especially impromptu January, evoked curiosity among ones, are welcomed by Bhavan, the wards of grade 6—the as it helps to establish first hand, senior-most class of the school, how the school is run on any given reciprocated by Dr. Rao’s day, and its achievements.

Dr. Rao interacting with kids

5 ROTARY AWARD FOR BHAVAN DIRECTOR Vocational Excellence organizer, writer and artist have Award in the field of benefitted the Bhavan in its sphere administration of a cultural of activities and in its reach. institution to uphold and Official recognition came to promote traditional art forms. him years ago. Private awards For Bengaluru Kendra and honours from respectable Director H.N.Suresh, painting has organizations have been his. been his life breath, even taking The latest recognition from on the contours of an unparalleled Rotary Bangalore West sums up body of research on cosmology. Mr. Suresh’s efforts in elevating His series on nakshatras, the status of the Bhavan as a grahas, rashis and pro-active Indian cultural centre. ashtadikpalakas have not just The award was presented to won laurels the world over, they Sri. Suresh on Jan. 22, especially have made for a detailed visual for “harvesting the resources of study of celestial bodies from the the community to promote cultural angles of astronomy and and traditional values and the astrology. ethos of the country through the Having been in the cultural institution”. field for nearly five decades, the vast experience he has garnered A proud moment indeed for as an art critic, impresario, Bhavan.

Sri H.N. Suresh receiving the Rotary award 6 THYAGARAJA ARADHANA AT TRICHY Thyagaraja aradhana was had provided an opportunity to celebrated at the Trichy Kendra budding musicians to pay homage with enthusiasm, the participation to Thyagaraja along with their of 36 artistes including gurus. He appreciated the support young musicians being its of Infosys Foundation in such most encouraging aspect. cultural activities. Sri N. G. The programme was held under Ramesh, Assistant General the Bhavan-Infosys Foundation Manager, State Bank of India Cultural Outreach Programme, (SBI), praised the efforts of where the gurus shared the dais Bhavan in the journey of spreading with their wards. Indian culture among youth. Chief Guest Sri R. A. Encouraged by the response Krishnakumar, Executive Director, to the programme, the Kendra Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., plans more such cultural events traced the history of Thyagaraja in the future. A booklet on aradhana at Thiruvaiyaru, and how Pancharatna kritis was Bangalore Nagarathnamma had distributed by SBI on the occasion. been singularly responsible in Committee members making it a Carnatic music Sri.M. Somasundaram and pilgrimage by paying a musical Sri.K. G. Muralidharan were tribute to the most revered saint- present. Sri. T. V. Murali, Hon. composer. Secretary, welcomed the gathering. He pointed out that through Sri. J. T. Chari, Director –Projects, the aradhana, the Trichy Kendra delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Thyagaraja aradhana - at Trichy

7 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN, 2017

‘Udra Sangeeta’ by Pandit Dr. Damodara Hota and students Jan 2, at Bhubaneshwar A total 211 programmes West Bengal; “Bhavai Dance” featuring 1366 artistes, at the Rajasthan. attracting an approximate 44000 audience have been held since the launch of 02/01/2017 – Udra Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – Sangeeta was presented by Infosys Foundation Cultural Pandit Dr. Damodar Hota and Outreach Programme in students. Pandit Hota is a versatile February 2015. genius of Indian classical music. He has been performing both Notable programmes like Hindustani and Urda sangeet all “Vaarasa-Lokkala over the country and has received Paramparecha” & “Rang Bahar” –were held at Maharashtra accolades and honours from a Kendra. “Udra Sangeeta” & number of social and cultural “Ritual Dance of Odisha” – organizations. He has been (Tiger Dance, Ghatapatua Dance, working for revival and Sahi Jata) in Odisha; preservation of traditional “Panchavadyam” & Odishi music. He has been “Human Puppet Show” in reviving and researching on

8 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN, 2017

Ritual dance of Odisha ‘Bagha Nata’ (Tiger Dance) ‘Ghant Patuia Nata’ and ‘Sahi Jata’ held on Jan 16, at Bhubaneshwar diminishing art forms like “Traditional Vocal Music” of temple.

Tiger Dance : Tiger Dance is performed in Thakurani Jatra and all other ritualistic festivals of South Odisha. Ghata-Patua : One of the most popular dances of 16/01/2017 – Ritual dance famous Sakti temple “Sarala” of of Odisha – Tiger dance, Jagatsinghpur Dist. Ghatapatua Dance, Sahi Jata by Sahi-Jata: One of the most Taruna Kalakara Sangha, Maa popular folk dances performed in Sarala Ghatapatua Sangha and front of Lord Jaganath, during Rangasala. the Chaitra festival. 9 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN, 2017

‘Panchavadyam’ by Nandakumar and party held on Jan 1, in West Bengal WEST BENGAL / and Party organized in association AGARTHALA with Saastha Samooham. 01/01/2017 - 16/01/2017 - Human Panchavadyam was presented Puppet Show was presented by by Pallassana Sri Nandakumar Birbhum Sanskriti Bahini.

‘Human Puppet Show’ held on Jan 15, in West Bengal 10 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN, 2017

Bhavai Dance by Ugam Nath & Chandalal held on Jan 27, at Jaipur RAJASTHAN opportunity to witness one of the most colourful dances 30/01/2017 - Bhavai of Rajasthan, Bhavai, which is a Dance was presented by Sri dying art form. It is assumed that Ugam Nath & Sri Chandalal. this genre of Bhavai dance was The spectators of the evolved from the exceptional programme had a rare balancing skills of the

Rang Bahar by Suresh Sakhavalkar, Anuradha Rajhans & troupe held on Jan 6th, at Pune 11 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : JAN, 2017

‘Vaarasa-Lokkala Paramparecha’ by Haridas shinde & troupe held on Jan 20th, at Pune womenfolk of Jat, Bhil, Raigar, ‘Suvarna Tula’ and ‘Kanhopatra’. Meena, Kumhar, and Kalbelia Various short episodes with communities of Rajasthan who natya geets were presented. carry a number of pots of water The programme was mesmerizing on their heads over a long and took the audience to the age distance in the desert to fetch of Balgandharva Sangeet period. water. This dance is especially 20/01/2017 – Vaarasa- colourful due to the bright and Lokkala Paramparecha vivid hues of the performer’s was presented by Sri. Haridas costumes. Shinde and troupe. It was a live MAHARASTRA music programme comprising traditional folk music and 06/01/2017 - Rang Bahar folk arts, Gan Gaulan, Shahiri was presented by Sri.Suresh Powada, Bharud, Jagaran Sakhavalkar, Smt. Anuradha Gondal, Daaf Gaan, Nirankari Rajhans and troupe. It is a Bhajan and traditional Kabir musical treat based on the Panthi Bhajan by using instruments popular age-old musical drama, like sambal, dimdi, daaf dholki etc. 12 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan & Nupura presents

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