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. to 11.00am 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.