Circular – BCKV 14th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA

 (14^th Year “Mylapore” Festival of Tamizh 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 1^st March to 21^st April, 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: 24^th April to 1^st May, 2016. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Prize Distribution Function: June, 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

Naattupura Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil…)
(Only Traditional Tamizh Folk Dances & Songs) 

For the Dance Competition, 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 and Make-up mandatory.

Bhakthi Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Tamizh Song only)

Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)

Mangala Porutkal Kolam (Kolam using Auspicious Props) – Max. 45mins. Use Chalk-piece for outline &

fill with Auspicious Props – Real Flowers, Leaves, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and other Pooja Elements.

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

Malar Kuvalai (Flower Vase) – Max. 30mins. Bring Vase (any size/shape/material) & Real Flowers,

Leaves, Twigs. Only 1 Flower Vase to be done within the given time. No pre-fabrication.

Oviyam – Max. 30mins. (Only Colouring) Bring Colour Pencils / Crayons to fill Colours in an

Outline Drawing given by us.

Paappaa Paattu (Tamizh Rhymes) – Max. 3mins. No Props.

Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below.

Maaruvedam Fancy Dress (Tamizh) – 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. (Only Tamizh Song)

No Alarippu, Jatiswaram & Varnam.

Naattupura Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil…)
(Only Traditional Tamizh Folk Dances & Songs) 

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. Only Tamizh Keerthanai / Any Composer. Only 1 song of your choice.

Naattupura Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Kuravanji, Kummi, Ammanai, Kaavadi Chinndu, Thaalaattu…)

(Only 1 song of your choice)

Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)

Thevaaram – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)

Thirupugazh – Max. 3mins. (Only 1 song of your choice)

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

Vaadhya Isai – Max. 3mins. (Any Instrument / Only 1 Tamizh Song / Devotional  / Patriotic)
No Film Song. Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Mangala Porutkal Kolam (Kolam using Auspicious Props) – Max. 1Hr. Use Chalk-piece for outline &

fill with Auspicious Props – Real Flowers, Leaves, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and other Pooja Elements. 

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

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

Kaai Kani Sirpam (Vegetable & Fruit Carving) – Max. 1Hr. Bring Vegetables, Fruits and

other relevant materials. Minimum 1 item in each must be made within the given time.

No pre-fabricated materials allowed.

Oviyam – 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.

Kaivinai Porul – 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:-

Kaiyezhuthu Potti (Tamizh) – 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.

Katturai Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 1Hr. Topic given below. Min. 250 words.

Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.

Petchu Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.

Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic given below. No Props.

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

Common Topic:– “Thennaattu Thiru Thalangal” “தென்னாட்டு திருத்தலங்கள்” for the Competitions – Oviyam, Kaivinai Porul, Katturai Potti, Petchu Potti, Kadhaiyum Karuthum, Maaruvedam.

Participatory Event

Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

 

Tamizh Maalai – Max. 3mins. (Kids / Sub.Junior / Junior - an exposure to either talk / recite / sing / enacting Tamizh). 

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* “PORTTRAMARAI” in the name of “Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan”,

is awarded to the institution for large participation. (above 100 Registrations). Conditions apply*

Event Dates & Venues

24^th April to 1^st May, 2016.

(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Dates - 25^th, 26^th, 27^th, 28^th & 29^th April, 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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Sunday 24^th, Saturday 30^th April & Sunday 1^st May, 2016. (Full Day)

Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm to 7.30pm

 Venue will be announced later.

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Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers

will be posted on Our Blog on Friday, 22^nd April, 2016.

Prize Distribution Function in June, 2016.

Date / Venue / Time will be announced later.

Prize Distribution Schedule

will be posted on Our Blog on Wednesday, 15^th June, 2016.

The Children who participate in the 14^th Year “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 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

Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in / Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

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

Memorable Moments... 13th Anniversary & Commemoration of 10th Year "Kala Poshakam"...

“The Mylapore Trio” Amarnath, Surendranath, Aparna, Secretary - Sugathan and Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation Celebrated its 13th Anniversary & the Commemoration of the 10th Year “Kala Poshakam”, on Saturday, 20^th February 2016, at Vivekananda Hall (AC) P.S, Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai. The Chief Guest of the evening was Shri. R.Kasinath (Retd. Sr. Manager, Canara Bank) whose family was a long time close associate of the Philanthropic Couple Sri. Rajasekharan and Smt. Sumukhi.

According to Sugathan the programme started with an enchanting and vibrating “Pancharatna Kritis” of Saint Thyagaraja, rendered by Smt. Mumbai G. Shilpa and her young disciples. The hall was jam – packed with Rasikas young and old who gave a tremendous applause and encouragement to the group. Some of them even joined the chorus singing. On the dais was placed an antique picture (dated 1931) of the historic scene of Lord Rama and ensemble giving darshan to St.Thyagaraja and his dharma pathni at his humble home. Also was elegantly decorated the colourful Wedding photograph of Sri. Rajasekharan and Smt. Sumukhi. Its been our tradition to invite various music schools every year during the Foundation anniversary render the Pancharatna Kritis.

The Chief Guest Shri. Kasinath gave a very bold, vibrant and dynamic speech about his connection with the Couple and their spiritual, philanthropic and divine nature and their service to the society at large transcending barriers. As a young lad he still remembered their contribution to education to the needy and poor. He thus quoted them “Poverty must not mar the education of Children”. He said he was blessed to be there to speak about Couple at this juncture, since it is the Birth Centenary Year of them. He also appreciated the efforts of the Mylapore Trio, Sugathan and Members in following their footsteps and perpetuating their memory.

On this occasion specially designed Certificates were given to 45 Music Students of Smt. Visalakshi Ramanan & Smt. Rajarajeshwari who attended the 14^th Year “Bala Vidhwan Bhavani” on 1^st January 2016. Also 21 Children who won Special Prizes in the 14^th year “Margazhi Bala Utsavam” Competitions were awarded Proficiency, Multi-Talent and Talent Prizes. All the Children, Parents and Rasikas presented themselves in Traditional Attire.

Sugathan said the Function was a memorable & a distinct experience to one and all…