Vol.20 No. 12 December - 2019 DR. B. SAROJA DEVI NATIONAL AWARD FOR 2019
Smt. Sumalatha, Member of Parliament receiving the Dr. B. Saroja Devi National Award 2019 on behalf of Shri. Ambareesh from Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayana, Dy Chief Minister, Govt of Karnataka. Also seen Dr. B. Saroja Devi, Shri H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, Shri. Abhishek son of Shri Ambareesh.
The ceremony of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Padmabhushana Dr. B. Saroja Bengaluru. Devi National award for 2019 It was an event that was was held on 17th November, punctuated with poignancy, as Sunday, at the Khincha Hall, Dr.B. Saroja Devi bestowed the
1 [email protected] Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Dy. Chief Minister, Govt of Karnataka being honoured by the dignitaries on the dais. Award posthumously on actor mentioned were recipients of the Ambareesh, who passed away award over the years. on November 24 last year. The programme included an The award was first given in introductory film on Ambareesh, 2010. Ambareesh had been an his life and contribution to active participant during previous cinema. It also included an award ceremonies since the time interview with Dr. Saroja Devi. it was instituted, and his absence was sorely missed. Shri. H.N. Suresh, Director, welcomed the gathering and The event saw a host of the distinguished guests. personalities from the Kannada He remembered how Ambareesh film world who attended the attended all the previous award programme out of respect for ceremonies, and that he had come the rebel star, as Ambareesh half an early for the programme was called. Among them were last year. It was sad that Dr.J ayamala, Rockline Ambareesh was not around, Venkatesh, Ranga Raj, and that the award had to be Doddanna, Harini, Shivaram given to him posthumously, and Dr.Rajendra Singh Babu. he added. He also remembered The last three personalities how Ambareesh asked Saroja
2 Devi in jest why she chose to The award ceremony confer the award on female followed. The award was personalities alone. received by Sumalatha on behalf The Chief Guest was the of Ambareesh. deputy chief minister of Also felicitated during the Karnataka, Dr. Ashwath award ceremony were the chief Narayan. Shri. Suresh thanked guest, Dr.Ashwath Narayan, him, and Sumalatha, Abhishek, and Saroja Devi. Ambareesh’s wife, for their Dr Ashwath Narayan spoke presence, and Saroja Devi for of Ambareesh and Karnataka’s her direction of the event. efforts to support the film industry. Sumalatha is a well-known He said that Ambareesh was actress and now, Member of everyone’s Anna (elder brother), Parliament. She had come with everyone’s favourite star, who son, Abhishek, also an actor. maintained good relations with all. Shri. Suresh also commended He added that Ambareesh Sreedhara Murthy for creating launched all his projects whether and showing the introductory film it was his college or diagnostic before the programme. centre. Both would discuss
Dr. B. Saroja Devi being honoured by Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Dy.Chief Minister, Govt of Karnataka and others.
3 Film fraternity during the award ceremony problems like the Cauvery whatever he could for film water issue or of the Kannada institutes and the industry film world and Ambareesh as a deputy chief minister. endeavoured to find a suitable He was happy that the solution to all of them. He was legendary actress, Saroja Devi, like a father to the fraternity of who began acting at 17, and film artistes,building a Bhavan for acted in 5 languages, was also them in Dr. Rajkumar’s name. a resident of his constituency. His grandfather was the She was an actress when it was legendary violinist Chowdaiah, not easy to be one and had in whose name the Chowdaiah brought much fame to Karnataka, Memorial Hall was built. The he added. deputy chief minister said he was He spoke about Sumalatha, happy that it was located in his a 5-language actress, and now constituency, Malleswaram. a Member of Parliament as an He further said one could never independent candidate, saying do enough for the arts, since our she was a case study on how to sense of identity and culture came handle politics, election campaigns from the arts. A film lover himself, and conduct herself with dignity in he said that films threw light on a situation fraught with pressure, the history, culture and literature and had also taken her husband’s of a place. Saying he would do legacy forward. 4 Saroja Devi wished to and was kind and helpful. Even speak mainly about her thamma till today, I have not met anyone or younger brother, Ambareesh like him. I was his wife for or Ambi, sad that he was no 27 years. I am a MP now. more. But that’s all because of him.” He was someone who gave Further, “He always thought about her a lot of support in connection how he could help people, never with the award over several considering what there was in it years. Everyone called him Anna, for him. When he visited a hotel while she called him thamma, she with others, he insisted only he said. She also thanked Bharatiya would pay the bill. He put a lot of Vidya Bhavan for its support year effort into the Kalavidhara Bhavan after year and commended the as he wanted to give back to the Bhavan on handling the event film industry. But this year, when it smoothly. She thanked the Chief was inaugurated, he was no more. Guest for having made the time Similarly, with this award by for the event. Saroja Devi, which has been bestowed on him.” Sumalatha began by saying she could not find words to utter, She concluded by saying, so overwhelmed was she. If “I dedicate this award to the Ambareesh had been around, it film industry which gave him would have been so much better, everything and to his fans.” and he would have accepted the Incidentally, the award has award himself, and been happy been given to the following to have received it. “I am as sad people in these years: as I am happy today. He was 2010 – Smt. Anjali Devi, always present at the award Jamuna Ramana Rao, and Harini ceremony all these years. S. Rao, 2011 – Vyjayantimala If he was not around, Sarojamma Bali, 2012 – Dr.Geetapriya, would not even consider holding 2013 – S. Shivaram, K. S. L. it,” she said. “She would call me Swami (Ravi), 2015 – Dr. K. G. now and then and enquire after Yesudas, 2016 -Dr.Parvathamma him and his health. Rajkumar, 2017 – Dr. Jayanthi He may have been rough in 2018 – S. V. Rajendra Singh speech but had a heart of gold, Babu. 5 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : NEW UPDATES
The human puppet show and baul gaan by Birbhum Sanskriti Bahini held on Sep 5th at Kolkaka
A total of an impressive Mewar, Tura Kalgi Dangal, 674 programmes featuring 6563 in which social issues are debated artistes attracting an audience of and the message conveyed approximately 200136– this has to society. been the substantial offering of At Pune Kendra Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Infosys (Maharashtra), a folk music Foundation Cultural Outreach programme, Povada, was programme since its launch in organised on the occasion of 2015 February and it has only Kranti Din;also, a musical grown from strength to strength. programme of popular songs The following programmes based on folk music Surabhi, were presented at various and Shyamrang, on the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kendras occasion of Krishnashtami; across India: a musical programme was Jaipur Kendra, Rajasthan, conducted on the life of noted organised the 300-year-old art of poetess Bahanibai Chowdhary,
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Loknarthan Utsav presented by Shri. Suresh bhai shikari and troupe held on Sep 28th at Ahmedabad Parimal; and a folk and classical Ahmedabad Kendra form of dance programme to (Gujarat) offered a dance showcase the Guru-Shishya performance on regional Gujarati parampara, Nrityotsav– 2019. compositions, Guruvar Darshan Virla Pamya. At Kolkata Kendra (West Bengal/ Agarthala), The human A Gujarati Bhajan puppet show and Baul Gaan; devotional programme, Nagar and Monsoon raga was held; Me Jogi Aayowas held. a programme on the recitation of A drama, Jallianwala bagh, Agomoni songs, Agomoni was was organised in association conducted,and a dance with West Zone Cultural Centre. programme, Nritya Navin - The original format of 2019. celebrating Navarathri with Hyderabad Kendra (Andhra chorus songs, Betha Garbha, Pradesh / Telangana) conducted was organised, as well as a dance a folk drama, Bhishma Vijayam programme, Loknarthan Utsav. Natakam; and a leather puppet show and puppet making Thiruvananthapuram Kendra workshop,Leather Puppetry (Kerala) offered a folk musical Making. drama originally from Tamilnadu,
7 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES REPORT IN DETAIL RAJASTHAN Tura Kalgi Dangal by Shri.Mirza Akbar Beg Kauzi & party was held on September 23. Turra Kalangi is a folk song form which is more than 300 years old. The folk artistes pen down the on- Tura Kalgi Dangal by Shri.Mirza Akbar Beg going issues of society as Kauzi & party held on Sep 23rd at Jaipur lyrics and then sing them.
Kakkarissi Natakam; It is always interesting for the listeners because of the constant Seethakali, an indigenous and inclusion of contemporary issues ethnic art form with a heritage of in the presentation. What makes a century,and a traditional art it different is that this style has equivalent to the modern two groups of singers. The first is stand-up comedy act, called the “Tura” and the other Chakyar Koothu. one is called “Kalangi.” Bhubaneshwar Kendra These two groups almost (Odisha) conducted the real wrestle while singing, thus making story of Kalpana Das who died the spectators feel that the in an Everest expedition - performers are quarrelling, too. Kalpana, The wonder; a folk Thus, it creates more drama and programme, Pala; Dhana- interest in the performance. Kulha Usakothi Nrutya a In this particular performance, programme on brata which is one group tried to establish the excellence of women whereas observed for seven days;a folk the other supported men. programme, Dasa Kathi; and Both parties presented excellent Mukhavena-Maardala, logic to prove their point. Male To Pade a musical programme; artistes perform as women as Sarana Gali; and Magic show. well. Their dance, costume and 8 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Povada presented by Shri.Sahir Hemantraje Mavale and troupe held on Aug 9th at Pune
poetry collectively created magic. MAHARASHTRA The performance won applause Povada was presented by from the viewers. There are very Shri.Sahir Hemantraje Mavale few Turra Kalangi art form and troupe on August 9. The presenters left in Rajasthan and group presented Povadas of the style is slowly moving Shivaji Maharaj, the 1857 mutiny, towards extinction. salute to martyrs, Swatantra Veer Savarkar etc. very effectively. These are inspirational and motivational patriotic songs. Shyamrang was presented by Smt. Kishori Janorikar and troupe on August 23.On the occasion of Krishnashtami, or Shrikrishna Janma, a special programme titled Shayamrang was performed. Various facets of Lord Shri Krishna were presented through the medium of songs, music and dance formations. Smt.Kishori Shyamrang presented by Janorikar of Bhendi Bazar Smt. Kishori Janorikar and troupe gharana rendered songs on held on Aug 23rd at Pune
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Nrityotsav - 2019 presented by the students of Smt.Sukhada Khandage held on Aug 28th at Pune
Lord Srikrishna. Shri Anup Nrityotsav– 2019 was Gaikwad on the tabla and presented bythe students of Shri Gangadhar Shinde on the Smt.Sukhada Khandage on Harmonium accompanied August 28. Nrityotsav- 2019 them. In the second session, has been conceptualised to bring the students of Nrityavedh, Pune, together folk and classical forms presented a Kathak dance of dance. It showcased the drama under the leadership of tradition of Guru-Shishya Dr. Madhuri Apte. Parampara, where young students
Parimal presented by Smt.Tejdipty Pawade and troupe held on Aug 24th at Pune 10 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES Surbhi presented by Smt. Aruna Angal and troupe held on Aug 16th at Pune of Sukhada Khandge to perform his three daughters’ performed classical bandish in (Amba, Ambika and Ambalika) Kathak. A traditional Jagran- weddings and was willing to invite Gondhal performance by young all the kings to the swayamvaram. and famous folk artiste Shrikant Salva Maharaja saw Amba in the Renke with Sukhada Khandge garden and fell in love with her. was conducted. Amba also wished to marry him. Bhishma wanted to perform the ANDHRA PRADESH/ marriage of his two brothers TELANGANA Chitrangada and Vichitravirya Bhishma Vijayam (sons of Shantanu Chakravarti Natakam was presented by and Satyavati). Sri Muktheshwara Jaanapad Yakshaganakala Brundamon He heard about the August 22. The story began swayamvaram and went to with the Kashi Maharaja’s wish Kashi without invitation.
Bhishma Vijayam Natakam by Sri Muktheshwara Jaanapad yakshaganakala Brundam held on Aug 22nd at Hyderabad
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Leather Puppetry Making workshop by Shri. S.Sreeramulu and troupe held on Sep 9th at Hyderabad
He fought with all the kings could clash, Bhudevi appeared present there and brought the and requested both of them to three sisters to Hastinapura. withdraw the weapons as it would Bhishma came to know that create disaster on earth. They Amba loved Salva and sent her withdrew the weapons and the to King Salva but he refused to story ended with blessings marry her as he had lost her in by the guru and appreciating his student’s skills. the battle. Amba came back to Bhishma and requested him to Leather Puppetry marry her as he had won her in Making was presented by the battle. Bhishma refused as Shri.S. Sreeramulu and troupe he had taken an oath to remain on September 9. A leather a bachelor. Amba then urged puppet show and puppet Parashuram, the guru of making workshop was Bhishma, to solve her problem. performed by artistes from Bhishma was called and asked to Nimmalakunta, Anantapur district. marry Amba, but he refused and Tholubommalata is the a fight broke out between the shadow puppet theatre tradition guru and the student. of the state. It means “the dance Finally, Parashuram used of leather puppets.” This his powerful axe and Bhishma, centuries-old ancient art spreads the ‘Brahmastra’ given by his the knowledge of Hindu epics guru. But before the weapons and local folk tales.
12 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES The puppeteers combined how a goat’s skin is converted all the characters with animated into a leather base and taught movements of the hands, the students to draw, and paint which they flipped over to with brushes made of bamboo. create a three-dimensional feel. The students learnt to draw The swaying of dangling legs elephants, fishes, butterflies, produced an animation effect. Lord Ganesha, etc. The artistes presented a part of GUJARAT Sundarakanda and mesmerised the audience with their perfect Guruvar Darshan Virla coordination of oral and musical Pamya choreographed by skills. The synchronisation of Shri. Bharat Bariya and troupe the puppets’ dance, songs was held on July 21. This and conversation was really programme was organised admirable. The artistes not only on the occasion of Guru Purnima. regaled the audience with the The artistes performed puppet show but also taught dances to known and unknown students the art of making Gujarati compositions. leather puppets. They showed Their performance included
Guruvar Darshan Virla Pamya – choreographed by Shri. Bharat Bariya and troupe held on Jul 21st at Ahmedabad
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Nagar Me Jogi Aayo presented by Shri. Yogesh Giri Goswami and troupe held on Aug 4th at Ahmedabad classical and folk dance items Gujarat. All the bhajans were in remembrance of their Gurus. dedicated to Lord Shiva. Bhajans Some of the dance numbers like Nagar Mai Jogi Aaaya, Shiv presented were Fire fusion, Tandava, Shiv stotram, Somnath Water dance, No Rojo, Mahadev’s aarti, Che Shakti Marwari dance, Garbha and KeroNad and others were Jupiter you are loved. performed by the artistes. Nagar Me Jogi Aayo The programme was was presented by Shri. Yogesh presented by the rising star of Giri Goswami and troupe Gujarat, Shri.Rajar Mehta and on August 4. It was a Gujarati conducted by Shri.Yogesh Giri devotional songs programme, Goswami who has completed with artistes from Ambapur, his Masters in Music (tabla).
Jallianwala Bagh directed by Shri. Ashok Banthia held on Sep 16th at Ahmedabad 14 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Betha Garbha presented by Shri. Keyur Vora and troupe held on Sep 26th at Ahmedabad
Jallianwala Bagh directed Betha Garbha was by Shri. Ashok Banthia was presented by Shri. Keyur Vora staged on September 16. and troupe. Generally, during This programme was organised Navaratri festival, people perform as part of commemorating the dances which are popularly Centenary of Jallianwala Bagh known as ‘Garba’ or ‘Raas’. massacre. This was a Hindi play But in Betha Garba, no one organised in association with dances. West Zone Cultural Center, Udaipur. They sit and sing in groups and worship Goddess Navdurga. The show was part of a ’Betha Garbha” is a traditional one-day drama workshop organised by WZCC for pattern where all the people in the students. The artistes were audience participate and support selected from the workshop. the singers as the chorus. The students themselves created This was the tradition in the this entire production under the original format of celebrating guidance of popular artiste and Navratri but after the year 1960, graduate from National School dance format was introduced of Drama, Shri Ashok Banthia. and gradually,Garbha became The epic of Jallianwala Bagh modernized with the use of was presented in a manner electronic instruments, colourful which mesmerised the audience. costumes and lights. 15 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Kakkarissi Natakam presented by Shri Parappiol Karumban & party held on Sep 20th at Thiruvananthapuram
In the original format, the KERALA worship was done only by singing Kakkarissi Natakam devotional songs in a particular was presented by Shri Parappiol manner supported by Karumban & party on Sptember theharmonium and tabla. 20. It is a folk art from Kerala, There is one community in originally from Tamil Nadu. Vadnagara Nagar still practising It is a musical drama and the this tradition with the same language used is a blend of energy, spirit and manner. Tamil and Malayalam. This program was organised The main characters are to create awareness of this Sundra Kakkan, Kakkathi, tradition, especially among Vedan, Thamuran, etc. The story youngsters. The details of the is of Lord Shivan and Parvathi academics behind this tradition Devi who arrived on earth in the were also shared with the form of Kakkalan and Kakkathi, audience. a nomadic tribe of fortune tellers.
Seethakali presented by Shri. T.N. Shajimon & party held on Sep 20th at Thiruvanathapuram
16 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES Brahmins. Hearing the news of Panchalee’s marriage by self-choice, they go to the palace along with Brahmins. Arjuna’s ability with the arrow earns him the admiration of Drupada, who decides to give his daughter in marriage to the Pandava. It was not easy to win Chakyar Koothu presented by the hand of Draupadhi since Shri Pothiyil Narayana Chakyar & Drupada had arranged a contest party held on Aug 28th at Kottayam to prove the ability in archery Seethakali was presented by the suitor. by Shri. T.N.Shajimon & party An arena was constructed on September 20. It is an and in its center was fixed a high indigenous and ethnic art form, pole with a revolving ring on top. a century- old in heritage. The entire story of Seethakali The suitor had to shoot includes the event starting from five arrows in quick succession Rama’s embarking to the forest through the ring. A mighty bow to the destruction of Lanka. was kept in the arena to facilitate The ethnic art form exhibits this shooting. the entire story from vanayathra to Lanka dahan. Chakyar Koothu was presented by Shri. Kalamandalam Anoop. T & party on September 25. The story Panchalee Svayamvaram is drawn from the Mahabharata. Chakyar Koothu presented by The Pandavas live in Shri. Kalamandalam Anoop . T & party Ekachakra disguised as held on Sep 23rd at Wadakancherry 17 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Pala presented by Miss Lata Manjari Swain and troupe held on Jul 27th at Bhubaneshwar
The successful candidate The unison of voice/tone laya, was eligible to win Draupadhi’s tala and bhava make Oriya hand. The Pandavas in the guise literature and culture sweet and of Brahmins waited patiently in alive. To preach life’s values, the assembly. Pala is a potential medium. Once the Kshatriya kings Recitation, explanation and failed, Arjuna rose from the acting are its pillars. While crowd and came forward, took presenting the subject matter, the bow and arrows and shot the gayak/gayika along with five arrows in quick succession assistants make dramatic gestures, into the revolving ring to the which entertains the audience. dismay of all present there. In the past, only male members Panchali had to accept him as staged Pala, but since the last her husband even though the two decades, women artistes identity of Arjuna was not have proved their mettle, too. revealed at that time. Dhana-Kulha Usakothi Nrutya was presented by Guru BHUBANESWAR Seemanchal Nahak and troupe Pala was presented by on August 5. The Oriyas observe Miss Lata Manjari Swain and many voluntary religious vows troupe on July 27. Pala has been (Brata) and fasting (Osha). alive for the past hundred years. Among various fasts observed Pala is the messenger or carrier in Ganjam district from time of literature and culture. immemorial, the female (deity) 18 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Dhana-Kulha Usakothi Nrutya presented by Guru Seemanchal Nahak and troupe held on Aug 5th at Bhubaneshwar energy-based ‘Oshakothi’ or ‘Osha Kothi Brata,’ mythological “Osha brata” is one of the best. stories, prayers to Gods and It is observed for seven days Goddesses and folk songs are starting from Nabamithiti of the performed with the help of the full moon period. Osha kathis is ancient musical instrument, the the carrier of Odisha’s literature, “Dhana Kula,” in an entertaining culture and religion. During way. Well-known “Gahana” folk song and folk dance” in Ganjam district are performed in villages situated on either side of the holy Rushikulya river. Dasa Kathi and Mukhavena-Maardala was presented by Shri. Satyaban Giri and troupe on August 18. Traditionally, Dasa Kathi is Dasa Kathi presented by Shri.Satyaban Giri considered the symbol of and troupe held on Aug 19th at Bhubaneshwar devotion to Lord Rama. 19 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Kalpana The wonder presented by Alternative Rhythm Theatre held on Jul 1st at Dhenakanal During the Rama-Ravana sound to the tune with the help war, Lord Rama was worried of two wooden sticks. Lord on hearing war trumpets. So, Ramachandra and Gods were Hanuman performed a sweet so happy that they named melody of Dasakathi by adding these two sticks Dasakathi.
Magic show presented by Shri.Ramahari Das and troupe held on Sep 16th at Bhubaneshwar
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Mukhavena- Maardala presented by Guru B.Harinath and troupe held on Aug 19th at Bhubaneshwar From that day onwards, it has South India. It is the main been recognised as Ramafali or musical instrument of Dasakathi. Dasakathi Nrutya Prahallad Natak. is performed by two artistes. The leading artiste is known as “Gayaka” and his assistant is known as “Palia.” The subject of Dasakathi Nrutya is based on the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Mukhavena-Maardala was presented by Guru B. Harinath and troupe. Mukha Been is known as the ancient musical instrument throughout To Pade Sarana Gali presented by the country. This instrument is Dr.Ramahari Das and troupe used in folk drama mainly in held on Sep 2nd at Bhubaneshwar 21 Fri 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall PROGRAMME : 06. Unveiling of Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti DECEMBER - 2019... Bronze Bust Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Chief Guest : 14. Kala Bharathi : Shri Banuprakash, Ex MLC 18th year annual convocation : Gamaka Vachana : (Distribution of convocation Shri Hosahalli Keshavamurthy certificates and cash awards) (Selected verses from Chief Guest : Kumaravyasa Bharata) Vidwan Shri. D. Balakrishna Presided by Shri. Pathi Sridhara. Eminent Veena artist Founder, Pathi Sridhara Charitable Trust Followed by cultural programme under Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall 06. Bharatanatya recital : Memorial Endowment Ms. Shreema Upadhyaya Presented by students of Kalabharathi Sat - Sun 9.00 a.m. - Khincha 07. - 08 A two day National Sun 9.30 a.m. - Khincha Hall Conference : Nadamanthana : 15. Bharatanatya arangetram Indian Music Therapy Artist – Ms. K.T. Pavitra (Guru Vidushi Smt. Parvathy Sun 6.00 p.m. - KRG Hall Balakrishna - students of Bhavan’s 08. Kulapati Dr. K.M. Munshi Kalabharathi) Institute of Good Governance Chief Guest : Shri Nani A. Palkivala Karnataka Kalatilaka Centenary Lecture Smt. Radha Sridhara Speaker : Guest of Honour : Justice Shri B.N. Srikrishna Karnataka Kalashree Retired Judge, Supreme Court of India Guru B. Bhanumathi and Hon’ble Shri Abhay Shreeniwas Oka Lt.Col Julee, Training officer, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court CMP, Bengaluru Presides
Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 13. Bharatanatya recital : Ms. Poojitha Bhaskar Sun 5.30 p.m. - KRG Hall PROGRAMME : 15. Kousalya Bai Endowment Saint Ramanujacharya devotional DECEMBER - 2019 music by Lakshmi and Group
Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Sat 6.00 p.m. - 20. Bharatanatya recital : 28. BVB -Infosys Foundation Ms. Amrutha Shashank Cultural outreach programme : Sat 4.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall Music concert : Devotional, 21. Cultural programme by Folk and Bhavageethe students of Kalabharathi Vocal : Smt. Nagachandrika Bhat Sun 10.00 a.m. - Khincha Hall Keyboard : Srusti Umesh 22. Cultural programme by Flute : Vasanth Kumar students of Kalabharathi Tabla : Lokesh Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall Rhythm pad : Srusti Srinivas 27. Bharatanatya recital : Venue : Vasantha Vallabha Kalyani, Ms. Rajeshwari M. Konanakunte, Vasanthapura, Bengaluru. Sat 11.00 a.m. - KRG Hall 28. Manasa Educational Sat 4.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall Foundation for Mental Health and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan 28. Cultural programme by Convocation : students of Kalabharathi Distribution of Certificates
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