Wednesday 21 December 2016

15th Year "Bala Vidhwan Bhavani"


Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation Invites all Children, Youth, Elders & Music Institutions in large numbers to join the 15th Year “BALA VIDHWAN BHAVANI” on Sunday, 1st January 2017 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


130th "Kala Poshakam" at Arunachaleswarar Temple Thiruvannamalai

"Shivaanjali" a Special Bharathanatyam by Sugathan Mohandass 
during the auspicious Karthigai Brahmothsavam on 4th Dec., 2016.


















Sunday 11 December 2016

Reminiscence about Late. Shri. Cho Ramaswamy



Shri. Cho Ramaswamy along with his family visited The Mylapore Trio's House to receive a Prize in the Golu Contest conducted by the Mylapore Talk in 2005. The Mylapore Trio won the 1st Prize & hosted the Function.

Friday 2 December 2016

Report on Kasi Cultural Tour

http://www.chennailivenews.com/Art-Culture/Events/20163325113306/Sumukhi-Foundatons-KASI-Cultural-Tour-during---Deepavali.aspx

Sunday 27 November 2016

Circular – MBU 15th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

MARGAZHI BALA UTSAVAM

 (15th 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: 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 1st December to 10th January 2017. (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) excluding
Quiz Competition & Participatory Event.

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

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Solo Competition, Group Competition & Participatory Event.
Plus Rs. 100/- towards 2 Photos (Solo & Group) - 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: 17th to 24th January, 2017. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)
Prize Distribution Function: 27th to 31st January, 2017.

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.

Solo Competitions

Kids Section – 9 Competitions (Solo).
*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.
Flower Vase – Max. 30mins. 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.
Painting – Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring) Bring Colour Pencils / Crayons to fill Colours in an Outline Drawing given by us.
Rhymes (English Rhymes) – Max. 3mins. No Props.
Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Historical Episodes and Anecdotes related to Nature. No Props.
Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Nature as Characters (Gods, Humans, Animals, Birds, Flowers, Trees etc.) Props allowed, No Backdrops.

All Levels– 18 Competitions (Solo).
*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 Vase – Max. 30mins. 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.
Veggie & Fruity Design Max. 30mins. Topic: Natural Scenery. (No Knife & Scissor)
Bring Vegetables, Fruits & relevant materials. Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.
Painting – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic: Nature’s Creation, Preservation, Destruction.
Chart alone will be provided by us. (Chart Size 12” x 16”). Bring all other Materials.
Can use Colour Pencils / Crayons / Water / Poster Colours / Oil Pastel / Sketch Pens.
Craft Work – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic: Create Nature Themes (Use Only Eco Friendly Products). 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: Biodiversity in relation to Spirituality.
Min. 250 words. Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.
Oratory (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Conserve Nature – Do’s & Don’ts­. No Props.
Story Telling (English) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Historical Episodes & Anecdotes related to Nature. No Props.     
Fancy Dress (English) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Nature as Characters (Gods, Humans, Animals, Birds, Flowers, Trees etc.) Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Common Theme:– “Nature”- Based on this, Topics are specified for the Competitions in the relevant coloumn.

Group Competition*
 
Quiz Competition – (Only for Junior Category - IV Std. to VII Std.) Each group will consist of 2 participants i.e., 1 from Junior-A & 1 from Junior-B.
Topic: “Nature”
*Special Prizes not applicable for Quiz Competition.

Participatory Event
Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas
 
Bakthi Maalai – Solo - Max. 3mins. / Group - Max. 5mins. (Kids / Sub.Junior / Junior - An exposure to Talk / Recite / Sing / Enact in Any Language). 

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

Competition Dates & Venues
17th to 24th January, 2017.
(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Dates - 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 23rd & 24th January, 2017. (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 21st January, 2017 (Evening)
Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Vivekananda Hall (AC)
P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,
R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
________
Sunday 22nd January 2017. (Full Day)
Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Centenary Hall
P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,
R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
________
Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers
will be posted on Our Blog on Friday, 13th January, 2017.

Prize Distribution Function from 27th to 31st January, 2017. (Evening)
TAG-P.S.-Dhakshinamurthi Auditorium, P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises, Mylapore.

Prize Distribution Schedule
will be posted on Our Blog on Tuesday, 17th January, 2017.

The Children who participate in the 15th Year “Margazhi Bala Utsavam”- 2017
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
Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

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