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LalithaLalitha KalaKala TaranginiTarangini Premier Quarterly Music Magazine from Premier SriQuarterly Rama Lalitha Music KalaMagazine Mandira from Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira Volume 2019, Issue 2 June 2019 Volume 2019, Issue 4 December 2019 Special Edition on Veena Dhanammal Prof. GS Ramanujan honoured Prof. GS Ramanujan, senior Mridangam and Ghatam exponent from Mysore was conferred the title “Swaralayashrunga” from Suswaralaya College of Music, Bangalore during their 20th Anniversary function on 01 November 2019 at Pathi Sabhangana, NR Colony, Bangalore. Prof. GS Ramanujan is the grandson of our founder Late Sri G Vedanta Iyengar. Senior Mridangist Srimushnam Raja Rao did the honours in the presence of the packed audience. Left to Right - Kalavathy Avadhooth (who was also honoured), Prof. GS Ramanujan, Vid. Srimushnam Raja Rao, Vid. M Vasudeva Rao, Senior Mridangist of Karnataka and Shri. Subramanya Jois, Sr. Advocate. December 2019 SRLKM in association with AIR, Bangalore is embarking on a unique program that will deal with why does a specific kriti Shri. R Rangaramanuja Iyengar, respected musicologist and a liked by rasikas? What is special about it? How has the kriti teacher says “To HER, Music is no vehicle for solid, sensuous evolved over time and the way it is presented today, Are enjoyment, but a medium of communication with the soul”. there kritis that are deeply rooted to a specific bhani/style or The person is none other than “Veena Dhanammal” (1867– an individual artist? The unique program will include a talk 1938) who is the foundation on which our current Karnatic as well as rendering. It is quite possible something like this is Music stands today. Veena in front of her name signifying her being attempted for the first time. This is planned to be exceptional ability with the instrument and the school (bh- aired soon in the year 2020. ani) in her name is a manifestation of the pioneering work Violin Vidwan TT Srinivasan son of Late Violin Vidwan TS she did. She is synonymous with tradition, repertoire, aesthet- Tatachar shares a very interesting life sketch of Sangita ics, and everything that is our music today. The current Kalanidhi Rallapalli Ananthakrishna Sharma a doyen from edition of Lalitha Kala Tarangini is dedicated to this legend Karnataka. This is a must read for the youngsters. who is an exceptional representation from the Golden Age of Karnatic music. A lot has been written about Veena Lalitha Kala Tarangini has purposefully served its cause for Dhanammal by experts like Shri. R Rangaramanuja Iyengar, the last 7 years and entering into 2020 which will be our etc. but we at SRLKM consider that our effort is not com- 25th edition. We have covered doyens of music from plete unless such a pioneer is presented in Lalitha Kala Karnataka and other states apart from technical articles. Tarangini. We keep hearing from knowledgeable readers who consider the magazine worth preserving for posterity. We plan to Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira has charted out a 26 days bring out a special edition for our silver jubilee edition. (26 concerts) festival to celebrate 65th years of our service to music. Top ranking musicians and also established musi- I wish our readers a very happy new year 2020. cians knocking at the doors to fame will be performing. Anand S Details of the same is available in the centre spread sheet. It is quite possible that a music festival of this magnitude is Contributors - CP Chikkanna, Vidwan KS Kalidas, Rajani happening in Bangalore for the first time. As always SRLKM Arjun Shankar, Vidwan TT Srinivasan, Ravi and Sridhar, Ra- is expecting the rasikas to attend in large numbers and jashree Yogananda, Anagha Yoganand. make it a grand success. Photo Courtesy - Paniraj, The Hindu archives, Personal Kalaimamani G Harishankar, the wizard on the Kanjira who collection of TT Srinivasan, Personal Collections of Ravi and made his Kanjira do all the talking is a giant whose remem- Sridhar, Personal collections of Late RK Srikantan and their brance day is celebrated by his admirers across the country family, Personal collections of GV Krishnaprasad, Collections in February. Current day Kanjira artistes are indebted to him from Nadasurabhi Cultural Association, The Madras Music for revolutionising the instrument and he is somebody who Academy achieves. gave Kanjira a special place in our music. As a mark of our respect and tribute, we have included a special article on Visit us online @ www.srlkmandira.org and share your Harishankar ji by a senior mridangam Vidwan KS Kalidas. feedback at [email protected] Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira (SRLKM) founded by Shri. All Rights Reserved- All articles, photographs and material G Vedanta Iyengar in the year 1955 is rendering yeomen appearing in this magazine whether in whole or part is service in the field of music. In addition to music classes, copyright of Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira exclusively. No music concerts are held all through the year. The significant part of this magazine should be reproduced or stored in festivals are Sankranti and Spring music festivals. Mandira any form without prior consent. While Rama Lalitha Kala also takes pride in conducting music awareness program, Mandira takes all the care to verify the correctness of music workshops, Lecture demonstrations etc. Entry to all information, it is quite possible that there could be an oc- program conducted by the Mandira is free as the aim of casional inaccuracy in our publication. the institution is to enable everyone to listen to the best of Magazine Committee the music and to propagate Karnatic Classical Music. Editor - Anand S “Lalitha Kala Tarangini" publication is fostered by Sri Rama Senior Associates: Neela Ramgopal, KS Kalidas, Dr. Mysore Lalitha Kala Mandira, disseminates knowledge in the area M Manjunath, Rajashree Yogananda, and Dr. Rama V of Karnatak Classical Music and bring to light talent and Bennur. excellence in this area. We believe this is just another step towards preserving and promoting this great Indian fine Printed and published by GV Krishna Prasad on behalf of art. Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, CA No. 28, 9th Main Road, Near Banashankari II Stage Post office, Banashankari II Stage, Bangalore 560070, Karnataka, India. Lalitha Kala Tarangini - Sep 2019 1 ²æà dAiÀÄZÁªÀÄgÁeÉÃAzÀæ MqÉAiÀÄgï CªÀgÀ ¨sÁªÀavÀæzÉÆA¢UÉ 7£Éà ªÀµÀðzÀ ¸ÀAaPÉAiÀÄ D¢AiÀiÁV «dÈA©¹zÉ. M¼ÀV£À ¥ÀÅlUÀ¼À°è gÁ¼Àî¥À½î C£ÀAvÀPÀȵÀÚ ±ÀªÀÄð, «ÃuÉ gÁeÁgÁAiÀÄgÀÄ, ©.«.PÉ. ±Á¹Ûç, dAiÀÄZÁªÀÄgÁeÉÃAzÀæ MqÉAiÀÄgï CªÀgÀ ¨sÁªÀavÀæUÀ¼ÀÄ, ¸ÀégÀªÀÄÆwð «.J£ï. gÁªïgÉÆqÀ£É ¦nÃ®Ä Dgï.Dgï. PÉñÀªÀªÀÄÆwð, ªÀÄÈzÀAUÀ «zÁé£ï JA.J¸ï. gÁªÀÄAiÀÄå, «zÁé£ï ºÉZï.¦. gÁªÀiÁZÁgï, «zÁé£ï ¸ÉÆøÀ¯É ±ÉõÀVjzÁ¸ï EªÀgÀ dªÀiÁªÀuÉ £ÀªÀÄä£Àß »A¢£ÀªÀgÀ ¸ÀägÀuÉUÉ £ÁA¢ ºÁrzÉ. 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    1 ; MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY B. A. MUSIC PROGRAMME(VOCAL) COURSE DETAILS Sem Course Title Hrs/ Cred Exam Hrs. Total Week it Practical 30 mts Credit Theory 3 hrs. Common Course – 1 5 4 3 Common Course – 2 4 3 3 I Common Course – 3 4 4 3 20 Core Course – 1 (Practical) 7 4 30 mts 1st Complementary – 1 (Instrument) 3 3 Practical 30 mts 2nd Complementary – 1 (Theory) 2 2 3 Common Course – 4 5 4 3 Common Course – 5 4 3 3 II Common Course – 6 4 4 3 20 Core Course – 2 (Practical) 7 4 30 mts 1st Complementary – 2 (Instrument) 3 3 Practical 30 mts 2nd Complementary – 2 (Theory) 2 2 3 Common Course – 7 5 4 3 Common Course – 8 5 4 3 III Core Course – 3 (Theory) 3 4 3 19 Core Course – 4 (Practical) 7 3 30 mts 1st Complementary – 3 (Instrument) 3 2 Practical 30 mts 2nd Complementary – 3 (Theory) 2 2 3 Common Course – 9 5 4 3 Common Course – 10 5 4 3 IV Core Course – 5 (Theory) 3 4 3 19 Core Course – 6 (Practical) 7 3 30 mts 1st Complementary – 4 (Instrument) 3 2 Practical 30 mts 2nd Complementary – 4 (Theory) 2 2 3 Core Course – 7 (Theory) 4 4 3 Core Course – 8 (Practical) 6 4 30 mts V Core Course – 9 (Practical) 5 4 30 mts 21 Core Course – 10 (Practical) 5 4 30 mts Open Course – 1 (Practical/Theory) 3 4 Practical 30 mts Theory 3 hrs Course Work/ Project Work – 1 2 1 Core Course – 11 (Theory) 4 4 3 Core Course – 12 (Practical) 6 4 30 mts VI Core Course – 13 (Practical) 5 4 30 mts 21 Core Course – 14 (Practical) 5 4 30 mts Elective (Practical/Theory) 3 4 Practical 30 mts Theory 3 hrs Course Work/ Project Work – 2 2 1 Total 150 120 120 Core & Complementary 104 hrs 82 credits Common Course 46 hrs 38 credits Practical examination will be conducted at the end of each semester 2 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY B.
  • Sanjay Subrahmanyan……………………………Revathi Subramony & Sanjana Narayanan

    Sanjay Subrahmanyan……………………………Revathi Subramony & Sanjana Narayanan

    Table of Contents From the Publications & Outreach Committee ..................................... Lakshmi Radhakrishnan ............ 1 From the President’s Desk ...................................................................... Balaji Raghothaman .................. 2 Connect with SRUTI ............................................................................................................................ 4 SRUTI at 30 – Some reflections…………………………………. ........... Mani, Dinakar, Uma & Balaji .. 5 A Mellifluous Ode to Devi by Sikkil Gurucharan & Anil Srinivasan… .. Kamakshi Mallikarjun ............. 11 Concert – Sanjay Subrahmanyan……………………………Revathi Subramony & Sanjana Narayanan ..... 14 A Grand Violin Trio Concert ................................................................... Sneha Ramesh Mani ................ 16 What is in a raga’s identity – label or the notes?? ................................... P. Swaminathan ...................... 18 Saayujya by T.M.Krishna & Priyadarsini Govind ................................... Toni Shapiro-Phim .................. 20 And the Oscar goes to …… Kaapi – Bombay Jayashree Concert .......... P. Sivakumar ......................... 24 Saarangi – Harsh Narayan ...................................................................... Allyn Miner ........................... 26 Lec-Dem on Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi by RK Shriramkumar .... Prabhakar Chitrapu ................ 28 Bala Bhavam – Bharatanatyam by Rumya Venkateshwaran ................. Roopa Nayak ......................... 33 Dr. M. Balamurali
  • Bharatanatyam: Eroticism, Devotion, and a Return to Tradition

    Bharatanatyam: Eroticism, Devotion, and a Return to Tradition

    BHARATANATYAM: EROTICISM, DEVOTION, AND A RETURN TO TRADITION A THESIS Presented to The Faculty of the Department of Religion In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Arts By Taylor Steine May/2016 Page 1! of 34! Abstract The classical Indian dance style of Bharatanatyam evolved out of the sadir dance of the devadāsīs. Through the colonial period, the dance style underwent major changes and continues to evolve today. This paper aims to examine the elements of eroticism and devotion within both the sadir dance style and the contemporary Bharatanatyam. The erotic is viewed as a religious path to devotion and salvation in the Hindu religion and I will analyze why this eroticism is seen as religious and what makes it so vital to understanding and connecting with the divine, especially through the embodied practices of religious dance. Introduction Bharatanatyam is an Indian dance style that evolved from the sadir dance of devadāsīs. Sadir has been popular since roughly the 6th century. The original sadir dance form most likely originated in the area of Tamil Nadu in southern India and was used in part for temple rituals. Because of this connection to the ancient sadir dance, Bharatanatyam has historic traditional value. It began as a dance style performed in temples as ritual devotion to the gods. This original form of the style performed by the devadāsīs was inherently religious, as devadāsīs were women employed by the temple specifically to perform religious texts for the deities and for devotees. Because some sadir pieces were dances based on poems about kings and not deities, secularism does have a place in the dance form.
  • National Gallery of Modern Art New Delhi Government of India Vol 1 Issue 1 Jan 2012 Enews NGMA’S Newsletter Editorial Team From

    National Gallery of Modern Art New Delhi Government of India Vol 1 Issue 1 Jan 2012 Enews NGMA’S Newsletter Editorial Team From

    Newsletter JAN 2012 National Gallery of Modern Art New Delhi Government of India Vol 1 Issue 1 Jan 2012 enews NGMA’s Newsletter Editorial Team FroM Ella Datta the DIrector’s Tagore National Fellow for Cultural Research Desk Pranamita Borgohain Deputy Curator (Exhibition) Vintee Sain Update on the year’s activities Assistant Curator (Documentation) The NGMA, New Delhi has been awhirl with activities since the beginning of the year 2011. Kanika Kuthiala We decided to launch a quarterly newsletter to track the events for the friends of NGMA, Assistant Curator New Delhi, our well-wishers and patrons. The first issue however, will give an update of all the major events that took place over the year 2011. The year began with a bang with the th Monika Khanna Gulati, Sky Blue Design huge success of renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor’s exhibition. The 150 Birth Anniversary of Design Rabindranath Tagore, an outstanding creative genius, has acted as a trigger in accelerating our pace. NGMA is coordinating a major exhibition of close to hundred paintings and drawings Our very special thanks to Prof. Rajeev from the collection of NGMA as well as works from Kala Bhavana and Rabindra Bhavana of Lochan, Director NGMA without whose Visva Bharati in Santiniketan, West Bengal. The Exhibition ‘The Last Harvest: Rabindranath generous support this Newsletter would not Tagore’ is the first time that such a major exhibition of Rabindranath’s works is travelling to have been possible. Our Grateful thanks to all so many art centers in Europe and the USA as well as Seoul, Korea.
  • A History of Indian Music by the Same Author

    A History of Indian Music by the Same Author

    68253 > OUP 880 5-8-74 10,000 . OSMANIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Call No.' poa U Accession No. Author'P OU H Title H; This bookok should bHeturned on or befoAbefoifc the marked * ^^k^t' below, nfro . ] A HISTORY OF INDIAN MUSIC BY THE SAME AUTHOR On Music : 1. Historical Development of Indian Music (Awarded the Rabindra Prize in 1960). 2. Bharatiya Sangiter Itihasa (Sanglta O Samskriti), Vols. I & II. (Awarded the Stisir Memorial Prize In 1958). 3. Raga O Rupa (Melody and Form), Vols. I & II. 4. Dhrupada-mala (with Notations). 5. Sangite Rabindranath. 6. Sangita-sarasamgraha by Ghanashyama Narahari (edited). 7. Historical Study of Indian Music ( ....in the press). On Philosophy : 1. Philosophy of Progress and Perfection. (A Comparative Study) 2. Philosophy of the World and the Absolute. 3. Abhedananda-darshana. 4. Tirtharenu. Other Books : 1. Mana O Manusha. 2. Sri Durga (An Iconographical Study). 3. Christ the Saviour. u PQ O o VM o Si < |o l "" c 13 o U 'ij 15 1 I "S S 4-> > >-J 3 'C (J o I A HISTORY OF INDIAN MUSIC' b SWAMI PRAJNANANANDA VOLUME ONE ( Ancient Period ) RAMAKRISHNA VEDANTA MATH CALCUTTA : INDIA. Published by Swaxni Adytaanda Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, Calcutta-6. First Published in May, 1963 All Rights Reserved by Ramakrishna Vedanta Math, Calcutta. Printed by Benoy Ratan Sinha at Bharati Printing Works, 141, Vivekananda Road, Calcutta-6. Plates printed by Messrs. Bengal Autotype Co. Private Ltd. Cornwallis Street, Calcutta. DEDICATED TO SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AND HIS SPIRITUAL BROTHER SWAMI ABHEDANANDA PREFACE Before attempting to write an elaborate history of Indian Music, I had a mind to write a concise one for the students.
  • June 2018 (Special Edition on Ganakaladhara Madurai Mani Iyer)

    June 2018 (Special Edition on Ganakaladhara Madurai Mani Iyer)

    Lalitha Kala Tarangini Premier Quarterly Music Magazine from Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira Volume 2018, Issue 2 June 2018 Sangeetha Kalarathna Titte Krishna Iyengar RR Keshavamurthy - The Lion of Karnataka DK Pattammal the Immortal legend Indian Music Experience (IME) Special Edition on Madurai Mani Iyer Raga Laya Prabha award felicitation Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira awarded “Raaga Laya Prabha” on 13th May 2018 to Aditi B Prahalad (Vocal), BK Raghu (Violin) and Akshay Anand (Mridangam) who are the upcoming youngsters from Bangalore. This award is to commemorate the memory of the Founder-Director, Karnataka Kalashree GV Ranganayakamma, Vidushi GV Neela and her Sister, Founder-patron and Veena artiste Dr. GV Vijayalakshmi. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. Twenty Five Thousand and a citation. The award function was followed by a concert of Abhishek Raghuram (Vocal). B Vittal Rangan (Violin), NC Bharadwaj (Mridanga) and Guruprasanna (Kanjra) in presence of a capacity crowd. Left to Right Standing - Sri DR Srikantaiah - President, Akshay Anand, Sri GV Krishna Prasad - Hon. Secretary, Vidushi Neela Ramgopal,Vidwan Abhishek Raghuram, Aditi B Prahalad, BK Raghu June 2018 Titte Krishna Iyengar and RR Keshavamurthy. I am sure they will be an inspiration to the youngsters. Ganakaladhara Madurai Mani Iyer (MMI) shone like a jewel during the golden period of Karnatak music. He, Music world celebrated the centenary year of DK Pattam- along with GN Balasubramaniam (GN Sir) revolutionised mal a doyen in her own right on March 19, 2019. Vice karnatak music so much so that we talk about music in President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the terms of before MMI, GN Sir and after MMI and GN Sir.