CIRCULAR - BCKV 12th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA

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

Kindly read the Rules & Regulations of the Event furnished below

carefully & thoroughly and abide by the same.

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

Registration at Foundation Premises

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

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. (Near Santhome High Road HDFC Bank).

Phone Nos. 9382698811 / 9381038385.

Registrations from 8^th March to 14^th April, 2014. (No Online Registration)

Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon
Parents & Participants must come in person to Register, adhering to *Traditional Attire - Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned below.

Representatives / Group / Bulk Registrations will not be accepted.

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 & Valedictory Function.

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

Competition Dates: 19^th, 20^th & 26^th, 27^th April, 2014. (subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Prize Distribution Function: 4^th May, 2014.

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

for all Participants, Parents, Children & *Rasikas during Registration, Competitions and

Prize Distribution Function.

Levels

(Mention the Class Studied during the Academic Year 2013-2014 Only)

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 Std. & Sec. B – X to UG.

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

(Tamizh Only)

Competitions

Kids Section – 6 Competitions.

*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

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

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

Leaves, Twigs. Only one 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.

Kaivinai Porul – Max. 45mins. Topic given below. Must bring their own Materials.

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

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)

(For Bharatanatyam alone, there will be a Selection Test at the time of Registration. Must bring CD

(min. 2 Items). Costume - Dance School Uniform, from 8th Std. Kutta Pudavai – Dance Saree mandatory)

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

(For Naattupura Nadanam, there is No Selection Test)

For both the Dance Competitions, 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) Bring Keyboard with Batteries.

Category 2 – Fine Arts:-

Neermel Poo Kolam (Floating Flower Kolam) – Max. 1Hr. Bring Water, Real Flowers, Leaves, Twigs,

Plate / Bowl circumference 1ft x 1ft Round Shape only. Terracotta / Metal or any other material.

Only 1 item can be made within the given time.

Malar Kuvalai (Flower Vase) – Max. 45mins. Bring Vase (any size / shape / material), Real Flower,

Leaves, Twigs. Only one 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. Must bring their own 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 & Paper will be provided. Bring Pad, Pencil/Pen.

Katturai Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 1Hr. Topic given below. Min. 250 words. Paper alone will be provided.

Bring 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:– “Naanmaada Koodal” 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 / sing / enact

in Tamizh). 

Prizes

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

Special Prize* - Eligibility:-

Only First, Second & Third Prizes will be taken into account for Special Prize Category.
Consolation Prize will not be considered.

Kids Section:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in All 6 Competitions & Win in minimum 4.

Multi Talent / All Rounder / Out Standing Prizes – Not Applicable.

All Levels:-

Talent Prize – Enroll in min. 6 Competitions from any of the Three Categories & Win in minimum 3.

Multi Talent Prize – Enroll in min. 9 Competitions with min. 3 under each Category &
Win in minimum 6. (min. 2 from each Category).

All Rounder Prize – Enroll in min. 12 Competitions with min. 4 under each Category &
Win in minimum 9. (min. 3 from each Category).

Outstanding Prize – Enroll in All Competitions & Win in All Competitions. (Conditions apply*).

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

(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Saturday 19^th & Saturday 26^th, April, 2014. (Half-a-day)

Evening Session – 3.30pm to 7.30pm – Foundation Premises.

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

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028.

(Near Santhome High Road HDFC Bank).

Sunday 20^th & Sunday 27^th April, 2014. (Full Day)

Morning Session – 9.30am to 1.30pm &

Evening Session – 3.30pm to 7.30pm

Vivekananda Hall & 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 Wednesday 16^th April, 2014.

Prize Distribution Function on Sunday, 4^th May, 2014. (Evening) –

Narada Gana Sabha (Mini Hall),

T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018.

Prize Distribution Schedule details

will be posted on our Blog on Wednesday 30^th  April, 2014.

The Children who have participated in the 12^th Year “Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 2014

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.

There will be a final call out for the Absentees of 4^th May, 2014 to receive it on a later date.

Parents / Representatives cannot receive it on both the occasions.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation mentioned below) 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

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE (Dress Code of the Foundation)

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

Boys: Kurtha, Pyjama, Dhoti, Shirt. (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 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.

We seek your cooperation & support in this regard.

"Kala Poshakam" - 97th Month Programme...

11th Anniversary & Commemoration of 8th Year "Kala Poshakam". Title “Veena Vaadhana Visharadha” to Saraswathi Ranganathan (USA)

Recently, Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation Celebrated its Eleventh Anniversary & the Commemoration of the Eighth Year “Kala Poshakam”, on Sunday, 16^th February 2014, at Narada Gana Sabha (Mini Hall), Chennai. On this memorable occasion, the Mylapore Trio (S. Amarnath, S. Surendranath, S. Aparna - Kalakshetra Alumnae) & Members of the Foundation Conferred the Title “VEENA VAADHANA VISHARADHA” and presented Recognition Award to SARASWATHI RANGANATHAN – (Founder - Director Ensemble of Ragas School of Performing Arts, Chicago USA) for her Remarkable Talents in Veena rendition. The Award carried a specially designed Citation and a Gold Coated Copper Temple Kalasam - which is a symbol of spirituality and auspiciousness - Gopura Dharisanam Kodi Punnyam. She hails from an artistic family of musicians and dancers, and has been closely associated the Mylapore Trio - also performed in our “Kala Poshakam” programme last year.

Saraswathi graciously accepted the honour and thanked the Mylapore Trio for the affection showered on her by recognizing her musical talents. She also appreciated the earnest efforts of the Mylapore Trio and lauded their social and cultural service in preserving and perpetuating traditional values to the younger generation. According to the Trio it is the first time that such an award was instituted and conferred on an NRI for her amazing abilities in the divine instrument.

The day’s programme started with an auspicious beginning - Thyagaraja Aradhana, as Saraswathi played ‘Pancha Ratna Krutis’ and exhibited her versatility in performing different genres in Veena, which was really ‘Music to the Ears’. Shri. Patri Satish Kumar accompanied her on the Mridangam.

Also on this occasion specially designed Certificates were distributed to children who attended the 12^th Year “Bala Vidhwan Bhavani”.

The Function was a memorable & a distinct experience to one and all…

 

Foundation Anniversary Invite

Inaugural Day "Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav" - 2014

Memorable Moments…

The “Mylapore Trio” of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation conducted its 8th Year “Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav” - International Art Festival for Dance, in Mylapore. It was a 7 day Festival from 20th to 26th January 2014, (Evenings) at Narada Gana Sabha (Mini Hall), Chennai. Artists across India gave dazzling performances all through the week. As The “Mylapore Trio” felt the need to expose the talents of many unsung heroes outside Chennai, there was a confluence of various dance forms of India viz., Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam & Vilasini Natyam all under one roof – a posse of colourful flowers and bouquets. Smt. Saranya Srivatsan was the Guest of Honour. She applauded the earnest efforts of the “Mylapore Trio” in promoting culture across India and Abroad and wished the Utsav a grand success. Incidentally she is the niece of Late Smt. Sumukhi, in whose name the Foundation is established.

On the inaugural day, the first performance was by Chinmaya Hegde from Mysore who gave a vibrant Bharatanatyam performance. This was followed by an energetic Kuchipudi performance by Anupama Bhushan from Banglore.

Second day of the Utsav triggered with an Odissi performance by Ajay Shendge from Aurangabad, which was subtle and expressive. Next was Ipshita Rajesh from Mumbai, presented a Solo Thematic Ramayanam with multi-lingual verses and dialogues, which won accolade.

Third day of the Festival started with a subtle Mohiniyattam performance by Rekha Raju from Banglore, was soothing with the graceful and gentle movements with a brilliant live Orcheastration. This was followed by a vibrant Kathak by Nitin Shirale from Aurangabad, whose performance was excellent with the exciting footwork and movements of Kathak. Who also presented the repertoire in traditional & modern method of dressing.

Fourth day of the Festival started with a multi lingual soul stirring Carnatic vocal concert by Dr.Sharan from Banglore. This was followed by a vibrant and pulsating Mohiniyattam demonstrating Lasya (female) genre and an effervescent Bharathanatyam performance representing Tandava (male) genre by Sugathan Mohandass - a rare performance of two dance styles by male artist. Next was a vivacious Bharatanatyam recital by Divya Ravi from Banglore showcased an enthusiastic performance. Her selection of items was brilliant and received a great applause from the audience.

Fifth day started with a Mohiniyattam repertoire by Akhila Krishnan from Kerala, was fantastic with the special swaying movements of the art form and was distinct. This was followed by a Vilasini Natyam by Poojita Krishna Jyoti from Secundrabad, was graceful and excellent with Nritta pieces. Her Padham was unusual, by sitting on floor and expressing. She is one of the very few artists who perform Vilasini Natyam in India. It is a very rare and different dance style which is not promoted much. We are happy to have given her an opening to expose this art form in Chennai. It was indeed a rare opportunity to watch such a distinct dance, which is being revived of late.

Sixth day started with an Odissi performance by Sonali Mishra from USA, was graceful in Abhinaya with delicate movements. This was followed by a Kuchipudi performance by Sree Veena Mani from New Delhi, which was energetic with a Tharangam piece too.

On the final day of the Festival, Gauri Swakul from Pune presented a vibrant and neat Kathak performance. This was followed by a Bharatanatyam performance by Uma Govind from Kerala, which was fascinating, enthralling.

The “Mylapore Trio” provided a free platform for all the artists and opened up new avenues for them, by giving a golden opportunity for their maiden performance in Chennai. There were totally fourteen gems like performers from USA, New Delhi, Bombay, Pune, Bangalore, Mysore, Secundrabad, Kerala etc. The weeklong Utsav was a spiritual journey visiting all the holy places, worshipping great Gods like “Padmanabha, Panduranga, Meenakshi, Jaganath, Rama, Krishna, Shiva through the Keerthanams, Javalis, Padams, Varnams, Thillanas by the Damsels. The Trio emphasized the importance of Spirituality & Bakthi through these Art Forms & at the same time stressed the need to promote Cultural History. Indeed it was a spectacular treat to the eyes, ears and soul of the Rasikas. Altogether it was a “Bhaarata Natya Utsav”. On this occasion 300 Children from kids to teens, who participated in 16 competitions based on the theme ‘Mylapore Mahatmiyam’ under three categories viz., Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Academic Arts in the 12th Year “Marghazhi Bala Utsavam” received their Prizes, Medals, Certificates and Special Prizes from the seasoned Performers on all these 7 days. These children were trained to be the young Rasikas to witness these spectacular dances, which was a feast to all the young minds.