14th Year “ BALA VIDHWAN BHAVANI ”

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation Invites all Children, Youth, Elders & Music Institutions in large numbers to join the 14th Year “BALA VIDHWAN BHAVANI” on Friday, 1st January 2016 from 6.00am to 8.00am. Feel the Divine experience of Bhakthi & Margazhi Chillness in this Spiritual Walk. Let us perpetuate the Tradition & Culture of the Musical Legends.

We start from Mylapore Kapaleeswarar Temple (Near Theradi) go around the Four Mada Streets by singing Bhajans & Namavalis. Start your New Year with an auspicious beginning. Lets 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., Area & Contact No. through email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

"Chamber Concert" - 118th "Kala Poshakam" - Monthly Programme - Friday, 25th December, 2015

Memorable Moments - “KNOWLEDGE SWAYAMVARAM” (An Intellectual Match Making) Sunday 29th November, 2015.

A First of its kind Event

The Mylapore Trio’s brain child is “Knowledge Swayamvaram” – An Innovative Event conducted on Sunday, 29^th November, 2015, at their residence at Mandavelipakkam. Dr.S.Amarnath, (one of the Trio) who is a Professor of History at Presidency College, Chennai, organized this unique “Knowledge Swayamvaram” (Intellectual Academic Interaction) between his M.Phil and Ph.D Research Scholars and Resource Persons, who were eminent Academicians, Professors, Historians, artists in dance, music, arts & crafts. It was a first of its kind event in which the researchers and the experts were brought under one roof for intellectual match up. He has organized the same event earlier in 2011 and repeated once again now. In this novel venture, he was supported by his brother Surendranath, sister Aparna and their foster son Sugathan.

 The Eminent Resource Persons were - Dr.S.Devaki, Former Prof. and HOD of History, Vellalar College for Women, Erode. Dr.A.Chandrasekhar, Former HOD of History IDE, University of Madras. Dr.Nalini Chandrasekhar, Former Editor, Madras Archives, Dr.Vidya Sainath who is a Doctorate in Philosophy from Madras University also an artist & a poet, Surendranath – a Masters in Vis.Com & an Art Director, Aparna - A Chartered Accountant & a Banker, Sugathan – Masters in Communication & a Journalist cum Dancer (Mylapore Trio & Sugathan are alumni of Kalakshetra),  Dr.Amudha is a former student of Dr.Amarnath and has done wide research on Theatrical Arts in Tamilnadu.

The research scholars included Ph.D and M.Phil scholars of Dr.Amarnath & from the Tamilnadu State Archaeology Department, who are doing research on various spectrums of Art and culture. They continue to work on a variety of topics in history and archaeology and came from as far as Dindigul and Thiruvannamalai.

                             

Since Dr. Amarnath is a Cultural historian and an alumni of Kalakshetra with a strong leaning towards dance, music and other art forms, he feels the dire need to explore the cultural arena and bring it to the academic platform, which has not been done significantly. Hence the students are encouraged to quench their cultural thirst by taking up cultural topics under the guidance of Dr.Amarnath. His students have done extensive research on folk arts and were awarded the Ph.D degree for their ground breaking works on The Folk Games of Tamil Nadu, Folk Theatre, Folk Music and Dance,  Classical Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Music, Arts and Crafts, Temple study, Heritage etc…

In spite of the rain scholars conglomerated to quench their intellectual thirst and to satiate their hunger for knowledge. It was a Satsung of Gurus and Sishyas held in a very Artistic Ambience and in a Serene Atmosphere. This exclusive session began with an introduction of the professionals and the students, followed by one to one interaction. The resource persons, belonging to a spectrum of fields, so happened to be Primary sources for the candidates, who ultimately catered to the scholarly needs of the researchers. The event was a sort of Intellectual mating between the givers and takers of knowledge. Each candidate was given an easy approach to meet their respective specialist without much ado, which otherwise would not have been easily possible. It was like the Mountain coming to meet the Prophet. After two hours of solid discussion the session ended with a sumptuous High Tea.

According to the experts, it was a rejuvenating experience in their academic career & felt happy to share their expertise, knowledge and wisdom to the blooming historians and offered their services any time required. The students on their part were very much thrilled about this new concept of meeting great legends, who were simple and easily approachable. They opined that it was indeed a “Knowledge Swayamvaram” between the seekers & providers of information. At the end of the day, the students turned a new leaf in their academic career.

 

Circular - MBU 14th Year (Latest & Revised Dates of MBU Registration & Competitions)

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

MARGAZHI BALA UTSAVAM

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

Kindly read the Rules & Regulations of the Event furnished below

Thoroughly & Completely and abide by the same.

Those who do not adhere to the Norms of the Event will not be entertained.

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

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation)

(Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas - Guests / Invitees / Relatives / Friends / Public)

Boys: Only Kurtha, Pyjama (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 Chokka / Blouse 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.

Registration at Foundation Premises

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

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office)

Phone Nos. 9382698811.

Registrations from 28^th November to 10^th January, 2016. (No Online Registrations)

Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Contact Mobile No.: 9382698811)
Parents & Participants must come in person, strictly adhering to *Traditional Attire  (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned above) during Registration, Competitions and Prize Distribution Function.

A PARTICIPANT MUST TAKE PART IN MINIMUM OF 2 COMPETITIONS (COMPULSORY).

Once Registered for a Competition, it will not be changed / altered / cancelled.

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Competition & Participatory Event, Plus Rs. 50/- towards 1 Photo - Mandatory for each Participant taken by the Foundation during Prize Distribution Function. Photograph will be posted on Our Blog / Facebook. Hard Copy will not be given.

Photography / Videography – Camera / Handycam by the Parents & Rasikas are strictly prohibited inside the Auditorium, during Competitions & Prize Distribution.

Competition Dates: 18^th to 24^th January, 2016. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Prize Distribution Function: 27^th to 31^st January, 2016.

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, X Std. & Sec. B – XI to UG.

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

Competitions

Kids Section – 9 Competitions.

*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Paapaa Bharatham – Max. 3mins. (Any Language Song) 

Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD / Pen drive for the performance.

Multiple Tracks CD will not be entertained. Video DVD / VCD not allowed.

Audio system will be provided. Paavaadai Chokka, Jewellery, Make-up mandatory.

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

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

Flower Kolam – Max. 30mins. Use Chalk piece for outline & fill with real Flowers, Leaves. No Props.

(Size 1ft X 1ft Box) Bring all materials.

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. Bring all materials.

Only 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Rhymes (English Rhymes) – Max. 3mins. No Props.

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

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

 All Levels– 18 Competitions.

*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-

Bharatanatyam – Max. 3mins. (Any Language Song)

No Alarippu, Jatiswaram & Varnam.

Participant must bring only 1 Song in 1 Audio CD / Pen drive for the performance.

Multiple Tracks CD will not be entertained. Video 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 Song. (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. (Any Instrument / Any Language Song / Classical -  Devotional)

No Film Song. Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Podi Kolam – Max. 30mins. Use White Kolam Powder and Kaavi.

No Props. (Size 2ft X 2ft Box) Bring all materials.

Flower Kolam – Max. 1Hr. Use Chalk piece for outline & fill with Real Flowers, Leaves. No Props.

(Size 2ft X 2ft Box) Bring all materials.

Flower Pot (Flower Vase) – Max. 45mins. Bring Pot (any size/shape/material) & Artificial/Real Flowers, Leaves, Twigs etc. Only 1 Flower Pot to be done within the given time. No pre-fabrication.

Lamp Decor – Max. 45mins. Decorate Traditional Lamp with Real Flowers, Leaves & other Props.

(No Lighting of Lamp) Bring all materials.

Clay Modeling – Max. 1Hr. Bring all materials.

(Use China Clay – All Colours). No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Painting – Max. 1½ Hrs.Topic given below. Chart alone will be provided by us.

(Chart Size 11” x 14”). Bring all other Materials.

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

Craft Work – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic given below. Bring all materials.

Only 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Category 3 – Academic Arts:-

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

Sub. Junior – Sec.A – 4 line Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil.

Sub. Junior – Sec.B / Junior / Senior – Pen & Paper. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Essay Writing (English) – Max. 1Hr. Topic given below. Min. 250 words.

Ruled Paper alone 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:– “Margazhi in Madras” – Past, Present & Future for the Competitions – Painting, Craft Work, Essay Writing, Oratory, Story Telling, Fancy Dress.

Participatory Event

Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

 

Bakthi Maalai – Max. 3mins. (Kids / Sub.Junior / Junior - an exposure to either talk / recite / sing / enact in Any Language). 

Prizes

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

Special Prizes - (Conditions apply*)

Certificate & Memento for Special Prize Winners.

Kids Section:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Proficiency Prize – Enroll in All 9 Competitions & Win in All 9 Competitions. (Min. of 6 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & 3 Consolation Prizes will be considered for this segment).

All Levels:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in any 6 Competitions & Win in Min. 3 Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

Multi Talent Prize – Enroll in Min. 9 Competitions with Min. 3 under each Category &
Win in Min. 3 Competitions. (Min. 1 from each Category within First 3 Prize levels).

Proficiency Prize – Enroll in Min. 12 Competitions from All 3 Categories &
Win in Min. 9 Competitions. (Min. of 6 Prizes within First 3 Prize levels & Min. 3 Consolation Prize will be considered for this segment).

Outstanding Prize – Enroll in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions within First 3 Prize levels.

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*

Event Dates & Venues

(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Dates - 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st & 22^nd January, 2016. (Evenings)

Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Foundation Premises

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

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office).

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Saturday 23^rd January, 2016 (Evening)

Time: – 5.00pm to 7.00pm  Venue: Vivekananda Hall (AC)

P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,

R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
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Sunday 24^th January, 2016. (Full Day)

Time: – 9.30am to 7.30pm  Venue: Centenary Hall

P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,

R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)

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Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers

will be posted on Our Blog on Wednesday 13^th January, 2016.

Prize Distribution Function from 27^th to 31^st January, 2016. (Evening) –

TAG-P.S.-Dhakshinamurthi Auditorium, P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises, Mylapore.

Prize Distribution Schedule

will be posted on Our Blog on Sunday, 24^th January, 2016.

The Children who participate in the 14^th Year “Margazhi Bala Utsavam”- 2016

are alone eligible to receive their Participation Certificate / Medals / Prizes.

During the Prize Distribution, only the Participant must come in person to receive it on Stage.

Parents / Representatives cannot receive it.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned above) is compulsory 

for all Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas during Prize Distribution.

Foundation Links

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We seek your co-operation & support in this regard.