Tuesday 21 March 2017

Report of "Thyagaraja Aradhana" in Mylapore Talk (19 - 25 March, 2017)


Report of "Thyagaraja Aradhana" in Mylai Express (17 - 23 March, 2017)


THYAGARAJA ARADHANA CELEBRATED (12th March, 2017)

The Mylapore Trio, Sugathan and Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation celebrated Thyagaraja Aradhana for the 14th year on Sunday 12th March 2017 at the Foundation premises. Smt. Bhagyalakshmi Suresh and disciples (Founder and Director of Ganapriya School of Music) rendered “Pancharatna Kritis’ of Saint Thyagaraja which was very mellifluous and soaked in piety. The ambience was divinely decorated which added flavour and vibrancy. At the end of the Pooja, Mangala Aarathi was performed and Sarkarai Pongal was distributed as Prasadam to all the devotees who had gathered around fifty in number. All the members, performers and rasikas presented themselves in Traditional Attire to suit the ambience.

































Friday 3 March 2017

Circular – BCKV 15th Year

Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation

Celebrates

BALAR CHITHIRAI KALAI VIZHA

 (15th 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 5th March to 16th April 2017. (No Online Registrations)
Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon & 5.00pm to 7.00pm (Call & Come – 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) excluding Participation Segment & Special Event.

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

A Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for each Competition / Participation Segment / Special Event.
Plus Rs. 100/- towards 2 Photos (Solo & Group) - 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: 23rd April to 1st May, 2017. (Subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)
Prize Distribution Function: Saturday, 24th June, 2017.

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.

Solo Competitions

Kids Section – 9 Competitions (Solo).
*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Kadhamba Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (1Tamizh Song only)
Light Classical Dance, Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil etc.
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. (1 Tamizh Song only)
Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (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.
Kaagitha Kalai (Origami) – Max. 30mins. Use Paper / Chart. Bring all materials.
Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.
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. Thaathaa Paatti Sonna Kadhai Kadhaiyaam Kaaranamaam – தாத்தா பாட்டி சொன்ன கதை கதையாà®®் காரணமாà®®். No Props.
Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Uravugalin Kadhapaathirangal (Koottukudithanam / Thanikudithanam) – உறவுகளின் கதாபாத்திà®°à®™்கள் (கூட்டுகுடித்தனம்  / தனிக்குடித்தனம்). Props allowed, No Backdrops.

All Levels– 18 Competitions (Solo).
*Competitions cannot be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas

Category 1 – Performing Arts:-
Kadhamba Nadanam – Max. 3mins. (1 Tamizh Song only)
Light Classical Dance, Kurathi, Kummi, Karagam, Kaavadi, Paambhu, Mayil etc.
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.
Bhakthi Paadal – Max. 3mins. (1 Tamizh Song only) 1 song of your choice.
Naattupura Paadal – Max. 3mins. (Kuravanji, Kummi, Ammanai, Kaavadi Chinndu, Thaalaattu…)
(1 song of your choice)
Bharatiyar Paadal – Max. 3mins. (1 Song of your choice)
Thevaaram – Max. 3mins. (1 Song of your choice)
Thirupugazh – Max. 3mins. (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 / 1 Tamizh Song / Devotional)
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.
Poo Thodutthal – Max. 30mins. Bring Real Flowers & String (Sub.Jr. alone Needle & Thread allowed).
No pre-fabrication.
Kaagitha Kalai (Origami) – Max. 30mins. Use Paper / Chart. Bring all materials.
Minimum 1 item must be made within the given time. No pre-fabricated materials allowed.
Vaazhtthu Madal (Greeting Card) – Max. 45mins. Bring all materials. Can be created with any material, Should be Creative / Innovative / Artistic. Only 1 Card must be made within the given time.
No pre-fabricated materials allowed.
Oviyam – Max. 1 Hr. Topic: Graamamum Nagaramum – கிà®°ாமமுà®®் நகரமுà®®்.
Chart alone will be provided by us. (Chart Size A4 = 21 x 29.7cm). Bring all other Materials.
Can use Colour Pencils / Crayons / Water / Poster Colours / Oil Pastel / Sketch Pens.
Kaivinai Porul – Max. 1½ Hrs. Topic: Kalyana Seervarisai – கல்யாண சீà®°்வரிசைBring all materials.
Minimum 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: Kudumbam Oru Kadhambam – குடுà®®்பம் à®’à®°ு கதம்பம்.
Min. 250 words. Ruled Paper alone will be provided. Bring Writing Pad, Pencil, Pen etc.
Petchu Potti (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Thaayir Sirandha Kovilum illai – Thandhai Solmikka Mandhiram illai - தாயிà®±் சிறந்த கோவிலுà®®் இல்லை  தந்தை சொல்à®®ிக்க மந்திà®°à®®் இல்லை. No Props.
Kadhaiyum Karuthum (Tamizh) – Max. 3mins. Topic: Thaathaa Paatti Sonna Kadhai Kadhaiyaam Kaaranamaam – தாத்தா பாட்டி சொன்ன கதை கதையாà®®் காரணமாà®®். No Props.
Maaruvedam (Fancy Dress) (Tamizh) – Max. 2mins. Topic: Uravugalin Kadhapaathirangal (Koottukudithanam / Thanikudithanam) – உறவுகளின் கதாபாத்திà®°à®™்கள் (கூட்டுகுடித்தனம்  / தனிக்குடித்தனம்). Props allowed, No Backdrops.

Central Theme:– “Kudumbam- Based on this, Topics are specified for the Competitions in the relevant coloumn.

Participation Segment
Can be witnessed by the Parents & *Rasikas
 
Tamizh Maalai – Solo - Max. 3mins. / Group - Max. 5mins. (Kids / All Levels - An exposure to Talk / Recite / Sing / Enact in Tamizh). 

Prizes
Certificates & Medals for Participants, Certificates & Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 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. 6 Competitions. (Min. of 2 Prizes 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*

Special Event - Competitions for Children & Parents
 
Koondhal Azhagi – Only for Girls - All Levels. (Multiple rounds)
Nalladhoru Kudumbam நல்லதொà®°ு குடுà®®்பம் – Family Competition. (Multiple rounds)

Competition Dates & Venues
23rd April to 1st May, 2017.
(subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances)

Date – Sunday 23rd April 2017. (Full Day) Venue: Foundation Premises
Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm to 7.30pm
Dates – 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th April, 2017. (Evenings) Venue: Foundation Premises
Time: – 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Foundation Address
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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Date – Saturday 29th April, 2017 (Evening)
Time: – 4.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Vivekananda Hall (AC)
P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,
R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
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Dates – Sunday 30th April & Monday 1st May 2017. (Full Day)
Time: – 9.30am to 1.30pm / 3.30pm to 7.30pm  Venue: Centenary Hall
P. S. Hr. Sec. School Premises,
R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, Chennai – 600004. (Opp. Ramakrishna Mutt)
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Time Schedule, Important Instructions, Roll Numbers
will be posted on Our Blog on Thursday, 20th April, 2017.

Prize Distribution Function - Saturday, 24th June, 2017. (Evening)
Venue: TAG-P.S.-Dhakshinamurthi Auditorium, P.S.Hr.Sec.School Premises, Mylapore.

Prize Distribution Schedule
will be posted on Our Blog on Wednesday, 15th June, 2017.

The Children who participate in the 15th Year “
Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha”- 2017
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 Function.

Foundation Links
Facebook: Srimylaporetrio / Email: srimylaporetrio@gmail.com

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