Saturday 13 August 2016

Memorable Moments of "Pooja Vidhanam" - 13th Year Workshop 2016


 “The Mylapore Trio” S.Surendranath, S.Aparna, S.Amarnath, Sugathan and Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation organized the 13th year “Pooja Vidhanam” a free and first of its kind, Innovative Workshop for Women - the know-how of Ganesha Chathurthi, Krishna Jayanthi and Varalakshmi Vritam on Sunday 7th August, 2016. This day also happened to be the auspicious day of  Garuda Panchami and Naga Panchami.

Since the previous day evening ambience at the venue - kalyanana Nagar Association wore a festive look. The Dias was traditionally & aesthetically decorated with maayilai, thoranam, vaazhai maram, etc. The floor was decorated with maa kolam & kaavi by the members of the foundation, which added flavour. In the evening the Three Deities were decorated and placed on the elevated platform by the Trio, surrounded by gorgeous looking women & children. All the Members, Children, The Mylapore Trio and Sugathan presented themselves in dazzling South Indian traditional attire with silk sarees (including Madisar of Saivaitie n Vaishnavite styles) & dhothis & traditional gold and diamond jewelry like vairathodu, jimiki, kaasu maalaai, addigai and Odiyanam etc.

The workshop began with the Trio explaining the purpose of the workshop, which they felt was very essential for the younger generation. According to them, these poojas and the spiritual values, which they inherited and imbibed from their Foster Parents Sri. Rajasekharan & Smt. Sumukhi, and Trio’s Grandmother Smt. Nagammal, must be perpetuated to the next generation.

Aparna lighted the lamp and started the workshop auspiciously. Then Surendranath explained the significance and shared rare information about these poojas. Amarnath traced the history of these gods and these festivals. Sugathan demonstrated the process of preparing home made Maiy ( Eyetex ) which is harmless and can be used by women and the goddess.

Surendranath proceeded with a lecture demonstration on – Alankaram, beautifying Amman Face with silver polish, made the traditional “Thazhampoo Jadai” with an array of colourful flowers with fragrance & gave many more tips. The participants were thrilled to watch this cultural extravaganza, that too performed by a man. Aparna demonstrated the making of “panchu vastrams” in the most conventional method, which was a rare act for the women of modern times. “Sanathana Dharma Samrakshani” - Smt. Prema Krishnamurthi gave her inputs explaining the significance of Pooja Dhravyam, Mantras, Naivedhyam, etc... 

Finally Varalakshi Amman was brought on procession in a Traditional manner from the Verandah entrance to the medai by traditional women. Relevant songs were sung & finally Deepaaraadhanai was performed for all the three Gods, ending up with a mangala aarathi.

At the end of the programme, Thamboolam including vetrilai paaku, manjal kumkum, seepu, kannadi, blouse bit etc & Prasadams including Sakarai Pongal, verkadalai Sundal, Kozhukattai, Seedai, were distributed to all women along with glass bangles in red and green auspicious colours.

This Spiritual programme was followed by sumptuous traditional lunch…..with 16 varities of dishes and hosted by Foundation member Shri. Swaminathan and family. The workshop was well attended by 80 participants (young & old men & women) who were very enthusiastic in knowing more about our cultural roots. They felt that the workshop was very innovative & useful, a spiritual & cultural eye opener for them.


















 

Monday 1 August 2016

Registrations Open for 11th year “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” - 2017.


Greetings!

On behalf of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekaran Memorial Foundation, we are delighted to extend a Free Platform to Talented Artists (Solo / Duo / Group – All Age Groups) from the large Indian Diaspora, to showcase their skills in the 11th Year International Art Festival – “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav”, which will be held from 27th to 31st January, 2017, (Evenings) at TAG-P.S.-Dhakshinamurthi Auditorium (A/C), Mylapore, during the hugely popular music and dance season in Chennai. It aims to attract endowed artists from India and abroad, specializing in Indian - Classical Dances, Traditional Folk Dances.

The event promises an intellectual and spiritual experience for the participants and spectators. All of these will happen in the temperate and cool Chennai climate during the Season.

Applications will be reviewed by a Panel of Experts and 10 shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated after 31st Oct. 2016. One-hour time slot will be allotted to the selected Artists. For Dance - Solo / Duo / Group - Max.10 Numbers. CD preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

Registrations from 1st August to 30th September, 2016.

Interested Artists must E-mail us the details only in the Application Format given below to -
(Hardcopies will not be entertained)

Application Format

1.   Name of the Artist
2.   Name of the Dance Form
3.   Profile
4.   Address
5.   Contact Mobile Number & Landline Number
6.   Recent Performance Photos
7.   Recent Video clippings or Youtube Links
8.   Guru’s Name & Address
9.   Guru’s Contact Number
10. Recommendation Letter & Testimonial from your Guru (Mandatory)

Applications without the above-required information will not be considered.

Travel, Boarding, Lodging at your expense and will not be given by the Foundation.

If the above terms are agreeable to the artists, they are welcome to apply.

We look forward to your participation.
Wishes from

Founders of SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
“The Mylapore Trio” - (Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore)
President - S. Surendranath, MFA., - Creative Director.
Vice-President - S. Amarnath, Ph.D., - Professor of History.
Treasurer - S. Aparna, ACA., - Chartered Accountant.
Secretary - M. Sugathan, MA., - Classical Dancer & Journalist.


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