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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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.
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