"Bala Vidhwan Bhavani" - 12th Year

Lets start our New Year with an auspicious beginning, all dress up in Traditional South Indian Attire.

Participation Certificate to all Children who attend this Spiritual Walk.

Interested Parents should Register their Child’s Name, Std., Parent’s Name, Area & Contact No. through email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

For details contact: S. Surendranath, Ph: 9382698811, 9381038385

"Kala Poshakam" - 94th Month Programme...

CIRCULAR - MBU 12th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

MARGAZHI BALA UTSAVAM 

 (12^th Year “Mylapore” Festival of Tradition & Culture for Children & Youth)

Registration at Foundation Premises

Registrations from 30^th November to 29^th December 2013.

Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon
On Weekdays CALL & COME. No Online Registration.

A Registration Fee of Rs. 50/- is charged for each Competition & Participatory Event, Plus Rs. 50/- towards 1 Photo (Mandatory) for each Participant (Prize Distribution) to be paid at the time of Registration.

Competition Dates: 4^th, 5^th & 11^th, 12^th January, 2014.

Prize Distribution: 20^th to 26^th January, 2014.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation) is compulsory for all Participants, Parents, Children and Rasikas during Registration, Competitions and Prize Distribution.

Levels

 Kids Section: – Pre.KG, LKG.

All Levels:-

Sub. Junior: – Sec. A – UKG, I Std. & Sec. B – II, III Std.

Junior: – Sec. A – IV, V Std. & Sec. B – VI, VII Std.

Senior: – Sec. A – VIII, IX Std. & Sec. B – X, XI Std.

Sup. Senior: – Sec. A – XII to UG.

The nature of the Festival is of Two Categories – Competition & Participation.

Competitions

Kids Section – 6 Competitions.

Bhajan – Max. 3mins. Any Language – Bhajan. No Film Songs.

Flower Kolam – Max. 30mins. Bring & use Chalk piece for outline & fill with real Flowers, Leaves.

No Props. (Size 1ft Box Max.)

Painting – Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring) Bring Colour Pencils/Crayons to fill Colours in an Outline Drawing given by us.

Craft Work – Max. 45mins. Topic given below. Must bring their own Materials.

Any number of Items can be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below.

Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic given below.

All Levels  – 16 Competitions.

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-

Bharatanatyam – Max. 3mins. Any Language Song

Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD for the performance. 
Multiple Tracks CD not entertained. DVD / VCD not allowed. Audio system will be provided.

Dance Costume, Salangai and Make-up mandatory.

Keerthanai – Max. 3mins. Any Language Keerthanai / Any Composer. Only 1 song of your choice.

Bhajan – Max. 3mins. Any Language Bhajan. No Film Songs. (Only 1 song of your choice)

Thirupaavai – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice / Must Sing)

Thiruvempaavai  – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice / Must Sing)

Participants must bring their own Sruti Box with Batteries for all Vocal Music Competitions.

Instrumental Music – Max. 3mins. (Classical - Any Instrument / Language / Composer)

Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Podi Kolam – Max. 30mins. Bring White Kolam Powder. No Kaavi. No Props. (Size 2ft Box Max.)

Flower Kolam – Max. 1Hr. Bring & use Chalk piece for outline & fill with real Flowers, Leaves. No Props. (Size 2ft Box Max.)

Painting – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic given below. Bring all Materials & Chart (Size 11” x 14”).

Can use Colour Pencils / Crayons / Water / Poster Colours / Oil Pastel / Sketch Pens.

Craft Work – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic given below. Must bring their own Materials.

Any number of Items can be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Mehandi – Max. 30mins. Must bring their own Mehandi Cone & do it for 1 hand only. Get Partner.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-

Hand Writing (English) – Max. 30mins. Content & Ruled Paper will be provided.

Sub. Juniors – Pencil & 4 line Paper. Juniors/Seniors/Sup.Seniors – Pen & Ruled Paper.

Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Essay Writing (English) – Max. 1Hr. Topic given below. Min. 250 words. Ruled Paper will be provided.

Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Oratory (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.

Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.

Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic given below. Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Common Topic for the Competitions – “Mylapore Mahatmyam” – (From Ancient Period to Modern Period).

Painting – “Mylapore” Festivals and Lifestyle.

Craft Work – “Mylapore” Props symbolizing Tradition and Culture.

Essay Writing – “Mylapore” Historicity and Greatness.

Oratory – “Mylapore” Then and Now.

Story Telling – “Mylapore” Religion and Spirituality.

Fancy Dress – “Mylapore” People and Personalities.

Participatory Event

Slokam (Any Language) – Max. 3mins. Kids / Sub.Junior / Junior - An exposure on mike.

Prizes

Certificates & Medals for Participants, Certificates & Prizes for the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd & Consolation

Prize Winners.

Special Prizes* - Eligibility: -

Only First, Second & Third Prizes will be taken into account for Special Prizes Category.
Consolation Prizes will not be considered.

Kids Section:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in All 6 Competitions & Win minimum 4 Prizes.

Multi Talent / All Rounder / Out Standing Prizes – Not Applicable.

All Levels:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in min. 6 Competitions from any of the Three Categories & Win minimum 3 Prizes.

Multi Talent Prize – Enroll in min. 9 Competitions with min. 3 under each Category &
Win minimum 6 Prizes. (min. 2 from each Category).

All Rounder Prize – Enroll in min. 12 Competitions with min. 4 under each Category &
Win minimum 9 Prizes. (min. 3 from each Category).

Outstanding Prize – Enroll in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions. (Conditions apply*).

A Gold-Coated Rolling Trophy* “Swarna Kalas”- Golden Kalasam” in the name of our Grand Mother & Patron Late “Smt. R. Nagammal”, is awarded to the institution for large participation.

(above 100 Registrations). Conditions apply*

Final Events

Saturday 4^th, Sunday 5^th & Saturday 11^th, Sunday 12^th, January, 2014.

Evening Session – 3.30pm to 7.30pm – Foundation Premises.

Sunday 5^th & Sunday 12^th January, 2014.

Morning Session – 9.30am to 1.30pm – Sri Dakshinamurthy Auditorium,

P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises, Mylapore.

 Prize Distribution from 20^th to 26^th January, 2014. (Evenings) –

Narada Gana Sabha (Mini Hall), Alwarpet.

Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers

will be posted in our Blog on 1^st January, 2014.

Foundation Premises

New No.5, Old No.3, (First Floor), Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. (Near Santhome High Road HDFC Bank).

Phone Nos. 9382698811 / 9381038385.

Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in

Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

Facebook: Srimylaporetrio

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation)

(Guests / Invitees / Participants / Parents / Children / Relatives / Friends / Rasikas / Public)

Boys: Kurtha, Pyjama, Dhoti, Shirt. (No Fancy Pants, Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt)

Girls: upto 13 years – Paavaadai, Chokka. 14 years & above – Paavaadai, Chokka, Dhaavani, Saree.

Men – Kurtha, Pyjama, Dhoti, Pant, Shirt (No Fancy Jeans, Cargos, T. Shirt)

Women – Only in Saree.  (No sleeveless for Girls & Women)

Common for all Girls - Hair Style: Single Plait (no lose hair). No Fancy Bindhis.

Pottu – only in Red colour / Min. Size: 8mm Round or Thilakam.

We seek your cooperation & support in this regard.

"Kala Poshakam" - 93rd Month Programme...

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple & Trio’s House Golu Invite 2013.

Theme “Sarvam Bhakthimayam” & 108 Shiva Thaandavam - at Sri Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - Concept, Creation and Execution by The Mylapore Trio... at Home – “Shashtiaaptha Navarathri”. You are Invited…

10th Year "Navarathri Golu Paddhathi" Workshop. ( September Month Kala Poshakam Programme ) 2013

Memorable Moments of 10th Year "Pooja Vidhanam" Workshop, 2013.

            “The Mylapore Trio” S.Surendranath, S.Aparna, S.Amarnath of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation organized the 10th year “Pooja Vidhanam” a first of its kind innovative workshop for women - the know-how of Ganesha Chathurthi, Krishna Jayanthi and Varalakshmi Vritam on Friday 9^th August, 2013, at Adyar, hosted by Foundation Member Mrs. Meenakshi Sundaram in her residence.

                        

        Since morning the ambience at the place wore a festive look. The Dias was traditionally & aesthetically decorated with maayilai, thoranam, vaazhaimaram, etc. The floor was decorated with maakolam & kaavi by the members of the foundation, which added flavor to the already divine ambience. In the evening the Three Deities along with a beautiful Andal doll were decorated and placed on the elevated platform, surrounded by gorgeous looking women. All the members and children including the Trio presented themselves in dazzling south Indian traditional attire with silk sarees & dhothis & traditional jewelry.

            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 from their foster parents, must be perpetuated to the children. Surendranath explained the significance and shared rare information about these poojas. Amarnath traced the history of these gods and these festivals. Aparna anchored the programme and made other arrangements. The Trio began with a lecture demonstration on – Alankaram, beautifying Amman Face with silver polish, making Thazhampoo Jadai, Cotton Vastram, & many more tips on Kolam, Decorations etc. The Rasikas were thrilled to watch this colourful extravaganza.

         “Sanathana Dharma Samrakshani”- Smt. Prema Krishnamurthi gave her inputs explaining the significance of Pooja Dhravyam, Mantras, Naivedhyam, etc... Then Varalakshi Amman was brought in procession in a Traditional manner from the entrance to the medai by madisaar maamies.

Smt. C.R.Saraswathi, mellifluously rendered appropriate Pooja Songs & finally deepa aaraadhanai was performed for all the three Gods, ending up with a mangala aarathi.

At the end of the programme, Thamboolam & Prasadams including Sakarai Pongal, Sundal, Kozhukattai, Seedai, were distributed to all women along with glass bangles in auspicious colours on account of Aadi Pooram. Smt. Jayalakshmi (Retd. Prof. of Kalakshetra) graced the occasion. Incidentally she was born on Aadi Pooram, hence it was very apt for her to join the Pooja on her Star Birthday.

 The workshop was well attended by 50 participants (young & old men and 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”.

       

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10th Year "Pooja Vidhanam" Workshop. ( August Month Kala Poshakam Programme ) 2013

Registrations Open for 8th year “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” - 2014.

Greetings!

On behalf of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekaran Memorial Foundation, we are delighted to extend a Free Platform to Talented Artists (Solo / Duet / Group – All Age Groups) from the large Indian diaspora, to showcase their skills in the 8th International Art Festival – “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav”, which will be held from Jan 20th to Jan 26th, 2014, (Evenings) at Narada Gana Sabha - Mini Hall, during the hugely popular music and dance season in Chennai. It aims to attract endowed artists from India and abroad, specializing in Indian traditional & classical dance, music, instrument & other Art Forms.

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 mid January.

Registrations from 1^st August to 31^st October 2013.

Interested Artists may email us to srimylaporetrio.kalaposhakam@gmail.com. Participants should send their Name, Address, Contact Nos., Profile, Performance Photos and Video clippings, which will be reviewed by a Panel of Experts.

One-hour time slot will be allotted to the selected Artists.

For Dance, Solo / Duet / Group Max. 8 Numbers. Cassette, CD preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

Travel, Boarding, Lodging at your expense, No TA & DA will be given by the Foundation.

We look forward to your participation. Thank You.

Yours Sincerely,

The Mylapore Trio,

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation.

Our Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in

Our Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Social Networking Site - Facebook: srimylaporetrio

Links…..

www.narthaki.com / www.kutcheribuzz.com/ebrochures/sumukhi / www.chennailivenews.com

Mailing Address:

S. Surendranath

New No. 5, Old No. 3, 1^st Floor, Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. Tamilnadu. India.

Contact Nos.: +91 9382698811 / +91 9381038385

Email: srimylaporetrio.kalaposhakam@gmail.com