Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Saturday, 31 August 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 9th 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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Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Thursday, 1 August 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 1st August
to 31st 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, 1st Floor, Third Trust Link Street,
Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. Tamilnadu. India.
Contact Nos.: +91 9382698811 / +91 9381038385
Email: srimylaporetrio.kalaposhakam@gmail.com
Thursday, 11 July 2013
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Monday, 6 May 2013
Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha - 11th year. Memorable Moments...
The
“Mylapore Trio” of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation celebrated the
Eleventh year “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha” – An Exclusive Children’s Tamil
Festival in which 300 children with more
than 1100 participation took part in 18 competitions and won prizes.
Competitions were conducted under Three Categories viz. Performing Arts, Fine
Arts and Academic Arts based on Tamil Language, Culture and Tradition. The
Valedictory Function of “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha” along with 87th “Kala
Poshakam” was held on Sunday, 28th April 2013, at Sri Dakshinamurthy
Auditorium, Mylapore, Chennai.
The
Chief Guest was Kalaimamani Thiru. V. Ramjee, Makkal Kural. He was overwhelmed
and thrilled to be a part of this children’s festival and lauded the efforts of
the Trio & the Foundation in perpetuating our Tradition & Culture, especially
in Mylapore. He recalled his long cherished association with the Trio and said
he has been an ardent admirer of the Great Grand Golu put up by the Trio at
their house and in famous Temples. He praised the sincere efforts of the Trio
in doing multifarious cultural activities in its varied dimensions despite their
professional pre occupations and without sponsorship. He appreciated the
performers of the evening and wished them all the best.
The
evening started with cultural programme by children, who performed Karagam, Kavadi,
Bharatanatyam, Mullaipaari Kummi, Ayyanar Aattam, Thamizh Paadalgal, Petchu
Thiran, Maaruvedam etc.
The
Chief Guest distributed Certificates and Medals to all the Participants apart
from First, Second, Third and Consolation Prizes to the Winners. He also gave
away the Specialprizes viz., Talent and Multi Talent Prizes to 21 children.
Kum. Sree Rudra of 1st standard who belongs to the Sub.Junior category
participated in all the 18 competitions and won the maximum number of prizes
was recognized with a memento. An array of children and youth decked up in
gorgeous traditional paavadais, dhaavanis, sarees, jewellery, hairdos, pyjamas,
kurthas and dhothies were parading the stage while receiving their prizes from
tiny tots to teens. It was indeed a colourful extravaganza.
The
Trio added that the Vizha had no sponsors as such, but they enjoyed doing it
with dedication, commitment & self support, along with likeminded &
service oriented parents, friends & well-wishers, who have joined them for
the noble cause, in rendering physical & moral support & there by
derived self satisfaction.
Kum. Priyanga Tabu, presented the 108 Karnas
as a maiden performance in the April month 87th Kala Poshakam concert.
The
auditorium was overflowing with rasikas - children, parents, and general public
numbering more than 600.
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