P 2 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Contents Volume 2, Issue 3 | September 2017 Editorial Team 04 Beacons of Light 24 ‘Panchalakshanas’ Editor’s Note 05 are mandatory for any learner: Cultural Bulletin 06 Sanjib Bhattacharya Torch Bearers 10 Reviews 39 'Suvarna Nalanda': An Indian Classical Extravaganza Reports 44 Scholarly Corner 52 Bharatanatyam: The Past, Beyond Borders 30 Present and Future Dance Runs in my Veins: New Jersey audience Ranjana Gauhar enthralled by ‘Dancing with Krishna’ Cover Story 14 Tourism a Boon for the Country Coastal Tourism Frozen in Time 57 Kindled Spirits 58 Tributes 60 Special Supplement 36th Annual Battery Dance Deacades of Brilliance Festival Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan and Ganesa Natyalaya Rays of Hope 36 In Sight 82 Jyothi Reddy: Classifieds 83 Age is just a Number P 3 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Editorial ‘The Dance India’- a monthly cultural magazine in English is our humble "If the art is poor, attempt to capture the spirit and culture the nation is sick." of art in all its diversity. 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KV Lakshmi Sooryavamsham Kerala Circulation Manager V Srinivas GV Chari New Delhi Communications Incharge Dr. Kshithija Barve Edited, Published and Owned by Bathina Ranga Vikram Kumar, K Bhanoji Rao Goa and Kolhapur Mobile No. +91-9848137445, on behalf of Trivikram Publications from D.No. 50-01-50/1, ASR Nagar, Seethammadhara, Dist. Visakhapatnam - 530 013, A.P. and Technical Advise and Graphic Design Follow us on Printed by K. Ram Naidu, Vizag Art Printers, D.No. 30-5-21, Krishna Gardens, Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam - 530 020, A.P. thedanceindiamagazine Editor: Bathina Ranga Vikram Kumar P 4 | SEPTEMBER 2017 We have numerous reservations in the country for castes, ex-servicemen, poor and women, but none for those who serve in the field of art and culture. They are not eligible for any reservations. We have numerous art forms and lakhs of artists who have dedicated their lives to the cause of Indian art and culture. There are thousands of tribal folk, traditional art and classical art forms that still go without proper support. The Union ministry of culture is in- charge of preservation and promotion of art and culture. It has many grants in support of Indian art and culture but BR Vikram Kumar those in need never receive them. Most artists have settled Editor-in-Chief in Delhi and those with influence enjoy benefits from the ministry and its associated bodies. Several crores of rupees have been given to these artists in the form of building grants, production grants, salary grants and others. But the tribal folk and traditional art forms across the country are gravely neglected. Practitioners and custodians of this rich heritage have been begging in the streets to keep these art forms alive for posterity. Some of them have been earning by working as daily wage labourers. Is this how we honour our Indian art and culture? No, it should not be so. We have witnessed many development programmes and stunning decisions taken by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but there is no security for an artist in India. There is no health policy, retirement scheme, permanent profession, proper programme remuneration or food and travel allowance for artistes in our country. If this system continues, then soon we will forget Indian cultural heritage. Swachh Bharat has been the mantra for the last several years but only when we have our 'Sanskar' we will achieve 'Swacchata'. Able commissions and radical reformations in the cultural bodies are a need of the hour. The present government should think positively and aim for 'Samskrutik Bharat'. Jai Hind! BR Vikram Kumar Editor’s Note P 5 | SEPTEMBER 2017 Source : PIB Cultural Extravaganza the Freedom Movement that includes Nandlal Bose's Celebrates the Spirit of New famous Haripura Panels was held at the National India Movement Gallery of Modern Art from August 17 to 31. The resolve of 'Sankalp se Siddhi' resonated through ' ankalp Parva- Sankalp Se Siddhi' (Attainment 'Natya Sangeet' rendered by students from the through Resolve), a Sankalp Sandhya National School of Drama on the Red Fort lawns on organised by the ministry of culture at Indira S August 22. A 'Sankalp Wall' was set up at the National Gandhi Kala Kendra Auditorium in Noida, celebrated Museum on August 14. A 'Sankalp Sandhya' was also the spirit of New India Movement. Dr Mahesh Sharma, organised at Noida on August 17. The Sandhya was minister of state (independent charge) for culture and an amalgamation of different visual and performing art tourism was the chief guest of the function. He forms, highlighting the need for attainment through administered the New India Pledge to the participants. resolve, 'Sankalp se Siddhi'. The ministry of culture so far has organised two Exhibition on Sankalp Parva in Coimbatore on August 12, 2017 and "Indian Historical Monuments New Delhi on August 16, 2017. The ministry plans to in Company Painting School" celebrate 'Sankalp Se Siddhi' in different destinations Begins in National Museum throughout the country such as Ahmedabad & Bhuj, Bangalore & Mysore, Varanasi & Allahabad, Shillong The additional secretary, ministry of culture, Sujata & Aizwal, Agartala & Kohima, Dharamshala & Shimla, Prasad inaugurated an exhibition "Indian Historical The Kolkata & Shantiniketan and Puducherry & Chennai. The Delhi-festival included the following- On August 9 an exhibition on Quit India Movement and Azad Hind Fauj- 75thAnniversary (1942-2017) was launched at the National Archives. An exhibition on P 6 | SEPTEMBER 2017 CULTURAL BULLETIN monuments in Company Painting School" in Ajanta Hall, National Museum, New Delhi. The exhibition presents illustrated paintings on Indo-Islamic monuments with scenes of Mughal architectures made with photo realistic approach. Dr Mahesh Sharma Inaugurated Exhibition 'Quit India' and 'Azad Hind Fauj On the occasion of 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement and the Azad Hind Fauj, Dr. Mahesh The National Museum took a new initiative on a "Small Sharma, minister of state (I/C) for culture and tourism Temporary Exhibition" from its reserve collection. The inaugurated an exhibition "Quit India and Azad Hind exhibition was based on several themes to attract a Fauj - 75th Anniversary (1942-2017)" in the National large number of visitors every fortnight. Through such Archives of India, Janpath, New Delhi. programme, National Museum is trying to draw visitor's attention and allows them to experience the The exhibition is based on public records, private collection on many significant art pieces of reserve papers, photographs, newspaper reports and storage, which generally remains out of focus. proscribed literature banned by the British Government which came out during the last phase of The temporary exhibition is formulated to display a the freedom movement. Some of the original papers variety of objects for six months. are on display in this exhibition. P 7 | SEPTEMBER 2017 All the states and UT's have been directed to issue necessary direction to local municipal bodies and concerned departments to keep the area 300 metres from the boundary of a protected monument as a polythene free zone. need of the hour is not 'Do or Die', instead, to resolve, Tagore National Fellowship for to come together, persevere and work relentlessly for Cultural Research making a new India. Jawaharlal Nehru University (School of Art & Ministry's Updates Aesthetics) is the only participating institution under the "Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research" The minister of state (independent charge) for ministry Scheme. It is situated in New Delhi. of culture Dr Mahesh Sharma in his written reply to the House in Rajya Sabha has given updates regarding This fellowship does not relate to students and covers various developmental activities by his ministry. This academicians, scholars and artists of repute. The included Polythene Free Zones near Protected selection of fellows/scholars under Tagore National Monuments, Problems faced by ASI in Protecting Fellowship for Cultural Research for the financial year Monuments and Sites, Tagore National Fellowship for 2016-17 is under process. Cultural Research and Introduction of Cultural Talent Introduction of Cultural Discovery Scheme. Talent Discovery Scheme Polythene Free Zones near Protected Monuments The government has launched a scheme namely 'National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap' Dr Sharma has recommended a prohibition on the on March 29, 2017 with the main objectives of talent use of polythene. Archaeological Survey of India has hunt as well as a collection of a database of artists, declared all ASI protected Monuments and artisans and various art forms across the country.