Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation's 17th Anniversary...

The Mylapore Trio - Amarnath, Surendranath, Aparna and Sugathan – Kalakshetra Alumni and Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore Celebrated the 17th Anniversary of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation and Commemoration of 14th year “Kala Poshakam” on Sunday, 16th February, 2020, at Vivekananda Hall, Mylapore.

To commemorate the event the Trio and Sugathan conducted it as “Parents’ Day” in memory of their Foster Parents in whose name the Foundation is established. “Sakala Kala Valli” Smt.Revathy Sankkaran spoke on the topic “Sumukhaiva Kudumbakam”. The Senior Members of the Foundation shared their experiences with the organisation for the past 17 years. The parents of special prize winners also participated.

The programme began with a prayer on the Trio's Foster Parents Smt.Sumukhi and Shri.Rajasekharan and their Grand Mother Smt.Nagammal, written and sung by Revathy Sankkaran. Amarnath welcomed the gathering and shared the personal story of the Mylapore Trio. He said that they were indoctrinated and imbibed with spiritual values by their Foster Parents and that has made them what they are today as an exemplary testimony to the next generation. He further said that they were instilled with Bhakthi and Patriotism by the Sumukhi and Rajasekharan respectively.

Aparna shared their memorable experience in Kalakshetra and with Smt.Rukmini Devi. She said that Indian Culture was further inculcated and instilled in them by their Alma Mater. She further added that Kalakshetra was not a mere School, but it was a “Way of Life and an Experience”. She felt though  being a working woman, she is able to manage her profession, family and public activity, for which, she credited her Foster Mother and Grand Mother.

Surendranath traced the origin and development of the Foundation and went into nostalgic memories of the past 17 years. He shared many memorable experiences, events and anecdotes through the journey. He explained the circumstance under which the Foundation was started and explained the various innovative programmes conducted by us. He also insisted on the “Dress Code” of the Foundation and enumerated the important miles stones of the journey. He also described about the Great Grand Golus of the Trio both at Home and in Temples.

Smt. Revathy Sankkaran spoke a few words on the subject “Sumukhaiva Kudumbakam” in which she shared her experiences with Nagammal Paatti, Trio and Sugathan. She showered encomiums on the Trio for their personal and public discipline, cultural service, love and care showered on the children & elders and for the values they have inherited and follow in life. She said that “Sumukhaiva Kudumbakam” is a family of one and all people irrespective of caste and creed. She said she felt happy and proud to be associated with the Foundation.

The Members shared their nostolgic Journey with the Foundation. Smt.Usha Krishnamurty spoke on the Dress Code and hair style. She said that it was she who insisted on it right from the day one. She also shared her own experiences which were of fun and laughter. She was one of the foremost person to support the Trio with the idea of starting the Foundation.

Smt.Gayathri was outright in demanding more time than other members since she was the one and only parent who has been with the Foundation right from day one till date i.e., 18 years. She traced her association with the organisation from its origin as a parent and later felt that it was her “Second Home”. She described about the First “Margazhi Bala Utsavam” and First “Balar Chithirai Kalai vizha” and felt that times have changed since then.

Smt.Bharathi who has been with the Foundation from its initial stage spoke about her daughter who was promoted and brought to lime light on many occasions by the Foundation. She profusely thanked the Trio for exposing the inherent talent of her daughter and felt happy to be a part of the Sumukhaiva Kudubam.

The present generation parents shared their experiences with the Foundation in their own way. The topic given to them was “ A Journey with the Foundation”. All the Parents who had gathered there expressed their joy in sharing the dias and felt delighted to be involved with the organisation and its activities. All of them were unanimous in hailing the Trio and Sugathan for their Values, Discipline, Punctuality, Unbiased and the Unique style in conducting various Competitions & Programmes. They felt that they were learning a lot from the array of topics given every year and it was an intellectual awakening for them. They also said that the Foundation is the only organisation which inculcates cultural and traditional values.

Sugathan spoke on how he got associated with the Foundation and how he stole the hearts of the Trio and other Sumukhaiva family members. He said he has been a part of the Family and the Foundation and felt very happy to conduct and organize innumerable programmes especially “Kala Poshakam”. Actually its he who started the second phase of  “Kala Poshakam”. He said he has performed on our Foundation platforms alone and as well with his sister. He has choreographed few dance items and made the children perform on various occasions. He also shared his experiences in the Madurai and Srirangam Golus, arranged by the Trio and himself. He finally proposed the Vote of Thanks and the programme ended with a happy note.

The programme was planned only for Two hours but it got extended to Four hours. All of us were so engrossed in sharing our own experiences….. time did not wait for us and finally the programme ended up and we all dispersed for the day.

The Auditorium was nearly full with Children, Parents, Guests. The stage decor was simple & neat with rose, green and white maalai. To enhance the flavor, all the Foundation Members presented themselves in elegant Traditional Attire.