Vol.19 No. 6. June - 2018

[email protected] 1 2 MESSAGE OF RAMAYANA A UNIQUE THREE DAY FESTIVAL FROM JULY 6, 7 & 8, 2018

Preserving ancient Indian through all these activities has heritage in all its manifestations ensured the participation of has been the fulcrum of activities youngsters in these programmes. of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan since Since 2013, the Kendra has inception in 1938. been holding mega annual Re-invigorating these ideals, conferences on Indian scriptures the Bengaluru Kendra has of antiquity and world literature - pioneered several programmes Veda Samvada (2013), that have focussed on leaving Upanishad Sandesha (2014), a lasting legacy for future Message of Mahapuranas (2015), generations. Taking it to the Message of Mahakavyas (2016) common man through varied and Message of Bhagavata media such as performing arts, (2017). seminars and institutionalized Over 300 top doctoral teaching of many branches of scholars from across the Indian knowledge has been the country have participated in road map chosen by the the seminars, presenting about Bengaluru Kendra to keep alive 300 papers, each one of the Indian culture. topics having a connection and The Kendra has especially relevance to present times, focussed on this, its pioneering lending them practical value. work in resurrecting rare and 25 established scholars were fading arts in eleven States across honoured on the occasion. the country and conducting As an integral part of international conferences on disseminating knowledge Indian scriptures being its through these seminars, landmark contribution in recent book exhibitions were held as an years. adjunct to the main event, with The visionary outlook and every evening devoted to music, focus on reaching out to youth dance and theatre, their themes 3 drawn from the seminar topics. the Bengaluru Bhavan and The international conferences ISKCON are organizing were a holistic intellectual, a three-day seminar, Message literary, and cultural coming of Ramayana, from July 6th to together of the best in the chosen 8th, focussing on topics such as fields, interspersed with the cosmology, geography, genealogy, recitation of Vedas all through. yoga, legends, music and dance. The Kendra acknowledges The most important that ISKCON, Bengaluru, outcome and lasting legacy of has given unconditional support, Bengaluru Bhavan, has been without whose active the documentation of all the involvement, the conferences conferences in both book and would not have been so digital form, which is of great successful. This year too, archival value.

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4 5 6 7 8 PADMABHUSHANA DR. B. SAROJA DEVI NATIONAL AWAD FUNTION - 2018

Sri. Rajendra Singh Babu, Renowned film maker being honoured by Dr. Veerendra Heggade (second from left). Also in the pic (from left) Sri. Ambarish, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Padmabhushana Dr. B. Saroja Devi, Sri. N. Ramanuja and Smt. Prathima Devi. Bhavan’s Bengaluru kendra magnanimity and passion for the on 1st May 2018, conferred the industry”, said H.N. Suresh, Dr. B Saroja Devi National Director Bharatiya Vidya Award on renowned film maker Bhavan. Shri Rajendra Singh (Babu). Delivering the felicitation The Award which was address Shri N. Ramanuja, instituted in 2010 by the Chairman, Bhavan Bangalore legendary actress, recognises Kendra praised Dr. B. Saroja the recipient’s outstanding Devi for her commitment to contribution to cinema. “It is support artists. He also presented rare that an artist recognises the the profile of multi fascination contribution of a co-artist and personalities of the award winner lauds this in the form of an Sri. Rajendra Singh Babu on this award. This is the hall mark of occasion.

9 Dr. Veerndra Heggade being honoured by Sri. Ambarish. Also in the pic (from left) Sri. N. Ramanuja, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Dr. B. Saroja Devi, Sri. Rajendra Singh (Babu)

Chief guest Dr. Veerendra It is essential to recognise Heggade, Dharmadhikari of and applaud this”. Shree Kshetra Dhamasthala who Recalling the contributions presented the award to Rajendra made to society by veteran Singh said in his address, “ artists actors Dr. Rajkumar and through their cinema have the Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Dr. Heggade power to make an impact and said, “cinema has become stay etched in the minds of a guiding factor in politics and people. The hard work they put society; this has been increasing into a film packaged in three the popularity of cinema artists. hours is amazing; in this short There is no greater treasure span they live through the joys than acquiring the love and and sorrows of life enabling appreciation of people. If veteran audience to experience them. actors like Dr. Raj Kumar and

10 Sri. Ambarish. being honoured by Dr. B. Saroja Devi, while others join Dr.Vishnuvardhan have garnered respect them”. One of the mass so much love and respect it is marriages performed in because they have incorporated Sreekshetra Dharmasthala has and practiced good values in been showcased in the their personal lives and have film Shravana Banthu. given back to society in the form Former minister and of service. Such compassion and veteran actor Ambarish who philanthropy is seen only in a graced the occasion said, “one few people. Cinema has played need not be in politics to render a significant role in shaping the service to people. Dr. Veerendra economy and social fabric of Heggade is a classic example of society. It is only when artists this; the amount of service they incorporate values they portray have rendered to society in terms on the silver screen into their real of healthcare and education is lives and become role models unparalleled”. Dr. Saroja Devi that society will recognise and reminisced the support and 11 Dr. B. Saroja Devi being honoured by Dr. Veerndra Heggade while others join. guidance of her late husband through his Mahatma Pictures Shri Harsha as being instrumental produced Sri Dharmasthala for her success as an actress and Mahathme in 1962. “ I have a said it was in his memory that she small screen presence in this film” instituted this award that would recalled Dr. Heggade with a glint be alive for posterity. of joy. The award carries a cash Receiving the award prize of rupees one lakh. Smt. Shri. Rajendra Singh expressed Anjali Devi, Smt Jamuna his reverential gratitude to Ramanrao, Smt. Harini N.Rao, Dharmasthala Manjunatha and Smt. Vyjayanthimala Bali, Dr. Veerendra Heggade saying Dr. Geetapriya , Shri.S.Shivaram, his entire family were staunch KSL Swamy, Dr. K.J.Yesudas, devotees of Dharmasthala Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar, Manjunatha and no venture and Abhinaya Sharade would be undertaken without Dr. Jayanthi were recipients His Grace. Rajednra Singh’s of this award in the previous illustrious father Shankar Singh years.

12 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : FEB - MARCH 2018.

A total 433 programmes “Rank Nu Ratan” , featuring 3761 artists attracting “Jhadi Jangal na Rehvasi” and an aundience of approximately “The Foolish King” were 1,35,000 people has been the organized by the Ahmedabad substance of Bharatiya Vidya Kendra (Gujarat). Bhavan-Infosys Foundation “Mayil Aattam”, Cultural Outreach programme “Parayanthullal”, were organized since its launch in 2015 February. by the Thiruvananthapuram Traditional dance “Danda Kendra (Kerala). Yatra” (Kalika Nrutya, Agnee A programme on Danda, Paika Akhada, Animal “Pancharatna Kritis”, was Dance. ), “Puspa Chandana organized by the Hyderabad Pala” , were organized by the Kendra (AP/Telengana) Bhubaneshwar Kendra (Odisha). Classical Music program Notable programmes like “Divya Vivadi Dhwani” was “Master Keys” , “Sangeet Ekach organized by the Kolkata Kendra. Pyala” , “Taal Samvad” were organized by the Pune Kendra “Carnataka Isai Thiruvizha (Maharashtra). 2017-2018, a seven day Music

Kalika Nrutya by Bijaya Smruti Pratisthan held on Mar 05th at Bhubaneshwar

13 Agnee Danda by Bijaya Smruti Pratisthan held on Mar 05th at Bhubaneshwar

festival”, “ Vocal Duet”, “ Pratisthan on 5th March 2018. Bharatanatyam”, “ Social Drama” Danda Yatra of Ghumusar region, , “Thyagaraja Aradhane”, “ which is performed during the Violin Concert” , “ Saxophone month of Chaitra is said to be Concert “ & “ Nadhaswaram ancient. According to research Concert” were organized by the the origin of Danda Nata is Trichy Kendra. chakapadu village situated at the roof hill of Kalinga Ghati, the ODISHA famous Shiva shrine. This place “Danda Yatra” (Kalika was one of the renowned seats of Nrutya, Agnee Danda, Paika Buddhism during 3rd/4th century Akhada, Animal Dance, was A.D, Various methods of presented by Bijaya Smruti composition of Danda Nata are based on the tenets of Buddhism. Another famous seat of Danda Nata is Baragaon (Belgunthla). The inhabitants of this region still follow the tradition of Buddhist era withstanding the Animal Dance by Bijaya Smruti Pratisthan changes of time. held on Mar 05th at Bhubaneshwar These dance forms of 14 Puspa Chandana Pala by Sata Bhauni Srusthi Mangala Sanstha held on Mar 19th at Bhubaneshwar. the Buddhist era, Agnidanda, West Bengal. However, there are Kalika Nrutya, Badi Khela, some differences found in the Chakra Khela, Bagha Nata, stage presentation technique of Brashav Baghga yudh held the Pala in both the states. Pala is audience in rapt attention. performed in Geeti natya that consists of song, dance, recitation Puspa Chandana Pala and conversation. A rare folk art was presented by Sata Bhauni like this kept alive in West Bengal Srusthi Mangala Sanstha on by the Odia speaking people. th 19 March 2018. Pala is very One of such organization is popular from Jaleswar to “Maa Sata Bhuni Sristhi Mangala Chandanaswar region of Sansthan” of Balidingir village. Balasore district of Odisha. The chief adviser of this Similarly, Laitha & Puspa organization is Srijukta Chandan Pala is very popular in Subala Nayak, who leads the the Odia speaking region of 15th generation of artists. MAHARASHTRA Master Keys, a journey of melodies, solo performance of Harmonium and Pianica was conducted by Mrs.Dipti Kulkarni Master Keys by Mrs.Dipti Kulkarni th held on Mar 9 th at Pune. on 9 March 2018. 15 Sangeet Ekach Pyala Concept by Sri. Sunil Mahajan held on Mar 10th at Pune It was a perfect blend of Taal Samvad by Hindustani Classical music and Padmashree Pandit Vijay a bouquet of melodious Hindi Ghate was performed on and Marathi popular songs 29th March 2018. Padmashree which are played on harmonium Pandit Vijay Ghate is an and western wind instrument accomplished Tabla player of Pianica, with an ensemble of international repute. He has been leading musicians from the accompanying all the great music industry. This was the first musicians for last two decades ever unique concert featuring and has established himself as a Harmonium solo. one of the top Tabla players in the world. An open interview Sangeet Ekach Pyala by tabla guru and composer was presented by Sri. Sunil Pt Umesh Moghe documents Mahajan in story with Natya his musical journey including his Sangeet (musical songs) form grooming and learning under on 10th March 2018. Pt Suresh Talwalkar and This famous musical play Ustad Zakir Hussain. written by late Ram Ganesh Gadkari has completed its 100th performance this year. To mark the birth centenary of both Swar Raj Chotta Gandharva and “Sangeet Ekach Pyala” this special programme was organized in association with the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Kothrud Taal Samvad by Padmashree Pandit branch, Pune. Vijay Ghate held on Mar 29th at Pune. 16 Mayil Aattam by Sri. N.V.Vinayan & party held on Mar 8th at Kodungallur

KERALA form depicts a crown of Serpent’s Mayil Aattam was hood on the head, with ornaments presented by Sri. N.V.Vinayan made out of rudraksha beads. & party on 8th March 2018. The face is smoothened with The program consisted of colors and it is called ‘Minukku traditional art forms of Kerala Vesham’. There is an eye-shaped and old folk songs. Mayil Aattam, mark on the forehead and the Chavittukatti Pattukal, Kuttanad arms of the artists, legs and chest Folk songs, Tharaka Pennalae, are smeared with ash. The dancer Vatta Mudi, Kummatti pattu and adorns a red cloth and one jingling Thyyam traditional arts featured anklet round the right ankle. in this program. Parayanthullal was presented by Sri. Karunakaran Master & party on 31 March 2018. Parayan Thullal is one among the dance trios of great poet Kunjan Parayanthullal by Sri. Karunakaran Master & party Nambiar. This art held on Mar 31st at Thamarakudy 17 Thyagaraja Aradhana - Pancharatna Kritis - by Budding Artists & Special Invitees held on Mar 23rd at Hyderabad Parayan, an outcast sings the The musical presentation of story. The stories told in this great five Thyagaraja kritis was a artistic form are very pious. combined effort of all the Bhavan’s institutions of ANDHRA PRADESH / Hyderabad Kendra. TELENGANA The participants included Pancharatna Kritis by students, staff and parents budding artists and special from BVB schools. The program Invitees was performed on began with Ganapati Stuti 23rd March 2018. Renowned invoking the blessings of Lord carnatic Musicians Dr.Seshulatha Ganesha. Dr.Seshulatha Kosuru Kosuru, Smt.Devulapalli Sirisha gave a brief introduction to all and Smt.Saroja Krishna the‘Pancharathnas’ and involved were the lead musicians. the audience in some of the renditions which was the highlight of the program enveloping the audience with divine serenity. GUJRAT Rank Nu Ratan, a Gujarati play by Sri.Bharat Rank Nu Ratan – Gujarati play by Sri.Bharat Bhai Agola & Bhai Agola and Troupe held on Mar 10th at Ahmedabad Troupe 18 Jhadi Jangal na Rehvasi – Directed by Sri.Praful Panchal & Troupe held on Mar 11th at Ahmedabad was performed on 10th March cultures of tribes and their life 2018. The Bhavai is a very old style. This was adopted to the form of Drama which was based music, dance and life of tribal people. on story of Charan lovers (Saurastrian Gujarati cast). 11/03/2018 – “The Foolish King”, a puppet show directed Jhadi Jangal na Rehvasi, by Sri.Nayan Bhill was performed by The Earthing group, directed on 11th March 2018. This puppet by Sri.Praful Panchal and Troupe art which tells the story of village th was performed on 11 March is performed with puppets of 2018. They performed 6 feet height. This art is the research based drama by preserved by the family of the students showcased the varied director Sri.Nayan Bhil.

The Foolish King”– Puppet Show, Directed by Sri.Nayan Bhill held on Mar 11th at Ahmedabad

19 Carnatic Vocal Music by Students of Guruguha Gana Vidyalaya held on Mar 22rd at Kolkata

WESTBENGAL/ association with Guruguha AGARTHALA Sangeeth Sammelan, Kolkata Divya Vivadi Dhwani, was organized on the occasion a Carnatic Vocal Music by of 243rd Jayanti of Nadajyoti Students of Guruguha Gana Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar. Vidyalaya was performed on Mridangam Vidwan Sri.S.Sekar 22nd and 23rd of March 2018. observed that efforts that went The two evenings filled with into the organizing of this program melodious Carnatic renderings was extremely laudable and “Divya Vivadi Dhwani” in educative.

Carnatic Vocal Music by Students of Guruguha Gana Vidyalaya held on Mar 23rd at Kolkata

20 Carnataka Isai Thiruvizha 2017-2018 – 7 day festival organized in assosciation with Hindu Group from Carnatic Classical vocal music by Selvi V TAMILNADU This program was celebrated with 36 artists that included Carnataka Isai Thiruvizha young talents who performed 2017-2018 – 7 day festival was at Bhavan-Infosys foundation organized in association with outreach cultural programmes Hindu Group, Trichy as a part of along with their Gurus. Hindu hunt for young Talent. It was Smt.Bangalore Thyagaraja Aradhane Nagarathnamma who Synchronized by S. Smt. synchronized three different Bangalore Nagarathnamma was groups who organised the organised on 4th february 2018. aradhana at Thiruvaiyaru,

Flute concert by Master . P. Aniruth & troupe held on Feb 18th at Srirangam.

Saxophone concert by Sri.Kumbakonam Babu & Troupe held on Feb 21st at Srirangam.

21 Carnatic Classical Vocal Music by Selvan Krishanth & Troupe

Nadhaswaram Concert by Sri. Srirangam Harikrishnan & Troupe held on Feb 22nd at Srirangam. saint Thyagaraja’s birth place Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan as a tribute to the great saint has provided a platform to and made it one Aradhana budding artists to pay homage festival annually. Chief guest to Thyagaraja along with their Sri.N.G.Ramesh Regional gurus. He appreciated the Manager, State Bank Of India, support of Infosys said that the Trichy Kendra of foundation.

Vocal concert by Smt.Sangeetha Nagaraj & Troupe held on Feb 19th at Srirangam.

22 Sri.Raghavendra Saptaha Mahotsavam – 6 days Music festival - VocaL Concert by Mrs. Jayasri Vijayaraghavan & Troupe held on Feb 17th at Srirangam

Sri.Raghavendra Saptaha association with Sri. Raghavendra Mahotsavam, a six day Music Mutt.From 17nd to 22nd Festival was organized in Feb 2018.

VocaL Duet by Mrs. A.K.Sruthi Ranjani, Mrs. S.Smrti Ranjani & Troupe held on Jan 10th at Trichy.

Social Drama by Mr.V.A.Patrick & Troupe held on Jan 11th at Trichy.

23 BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH CULTURAL PROGRAMMES MARCH, APRIL - 2018

Kathakkali Dance Recital : Kalamandalam Smt. Usha Datar on March 25, at Sevasadana, Malleswaram, Bengaluru.

Folk Music : Tathwapadagalu Vidwan K.M. Ramaiah & Party on April 26 at Community Hall, K.Gollahalli, Kengari, Bengaluru South

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Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 29. Bharatanatya recital : Ms. Akshath Bharadwaj

Sat 5.00 p.m. 30 BVB -Infosys Foundation Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall Outreach programme : 15. Kuchipudi Dance recital : Ms. Meghana Flute recital : Sri. Tejasvi Raghunath Thu 6.30 a.m. - Yoga Hall Violin : Vidwan Achyuta Rao 21. International Yoga Day Mridanga : Vidwan Avinash Bhat celebrations Venue : MES Kalavedi, 108 Suryanamaskara Prof. B.K. Subba Rao PU College, by the students and invitees. Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru Direction : Guru Sri. Kumara Reddy B.H.

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