Sri Shankara Adhyayana Kendra - December 2013 Music Festival

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II ಶಂಕರಂ ಶಂಕರಾಚಾರ್ಯಂ ಕೇಶವಂ ಬಾದರಾಯಣಂ I I

     ಸೂತ್ರ ಭಾಷ್ಯ ಕೃತೌ ವಂದೇ ಭಗವಂತೌ ಪುನಃ ಪುನಃ II

 

Sri. Pocham Bhatta and Smt. Venkatalakshamma Memorial Music Festival

7th & 8th December 2013  

Venue: Rasadhwani Kala Kendra, 9th Main ’E’ Block, Rajajinagar II Stage, BLR-10

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: 7th Dec 2013, Saturday; Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

 

Bharathanatyam Dance Recital by Kum. Sanjana Prakash

 

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

 

Vidwan Sri L V Mukund — Carnatic Flute

Vidwan Sri Vittal Rangan— Violin

Vidwan Sri Renuka Prasad —Mridangam

Vidwan Sri Narayanamurthy —Ghatam

 

Date: 8th December 2013; Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am

 

Vocal Recital by Students of Rasadhwani Kala Kendra

 

Time: 10:15 am to 01:00 pm

 

Vidwan Sri R N Thyagarajan &; Vidwan Dr R N Tharanathan —

Carnatic Vocal by Rudrapatnam Brothers

Vidwan Sri C N Chandrashekaran — Violin

Vidwan Sri H S Sudhindra - Mridangam

Vidushi Smt Sukanya Ramgopal - Ghatam

 

       You are welcome! Please do attend with family and friends! 

Two day Musical Feast

On 24th and 25th December 2012, Sri Shankara Adhyayana Kendra organized a two-day music festival featuring artists Rajkamal Nagaraj and Vani Sateesh, which ensured and gave music lovers an absolute treat. The event was held at and with the joint auspices of Rasadhwani Kala Kendra, Rajajinagar - Bangalore.

 On 24th flautist Rajkamal raptured the audience every minute of the concert. He began with a Varnam in Shree raga, followed by Purandara dasa’s Jaya Janakikanta in Nattai.  Thyagaraja’s beautiful composition Geethartamu Sangeethartamu in raga Suruti was the next item where the artist displayed the nuances of the raga with intricate laya patterns. The main item of the concert was Pankaja Lochana in raga Kalyani where his mastery over the flute was highly evident. The Raga, Neraval and Kalpana Swaras were extremely intelligent and gave the audience sheer joy, as always when Kalyani is presented. Following this were very soulful renditions in Kaapi and Sindhubhairavi.  Tillana in Dhanashri was a fitting end to the musical evening.

The accompanying artists raised the concert standard. Vidushi  Nalina Mohan on the violin, a veteran, effortlessly complemented  the flautist and they made the entire experience enjoyable. Vidwan B.C. Manjunath on the Mridangam and Vidwan Shashishankar on Ghatam played with good understanding.

 25th morning proved to be just a continuation of the musical treat that the previous evening was. Smt. Gayathri Prakash and Kum. Divya Balasubrahmanium first presented a set of Purandaradasa Kritis, before Vidushi Vani Sateesh enthralled the audience. 

 A powerful rendition of Maharaja Swathi Tirunal’s composition Deva Deva Kalayamite set the tone for the rest of the concert. This was followed by a melodious Ee` Vasudha in raga Sahana. Composition of Vid Bellary Sheshagiriachar - Chandrashekharam Bhaje in raga Chandrakauns was entrancing with a lilting alapana and intelligent Swaraprastara. Ratnakanchuka Dharini in raga Kamboji was the main piece of the concert. The artist explored the myriad hues of beauty of the raga in her Alapana, Neraval and Kalpana Swara.  This was followed by two beautifully sung devaranamas. With a thillana in Kuntalavarali, the concert ended in a crescendo, the audience wanting more.

The violist, Vidwan Mathur Srinidhi, was at his best, following every sangati with a swirl of melodies. Playing intricate rhythm patterns, percussionists Vidwan H. S. Sudhindra on the Mridangam and Vidwan Ranganatha Chakravarthy on the Ghatam displayed their in depth understanding of the art. For instance the manner in which they played while sahityam was ‘mandagamanollasini’ was highly appealing.

The yearly program by Sri Shankara Adhyayana Kendra is in its 10th year and this endeavor is with the aim to spread the joy of this art and reach out to as many rasikas as possible. 

SAK Dec 2012 Music Festival

Dear Friends,

We take pleasure in inviting you all to the following two concerts organized by Sri Shankara Adhyayana Kendra. 

Smt. Venkatalakshamma & Sri K Pocham Bhatt Memorial Music Festival:

• Dec 24^th 6:30 pm: Vid. Rajkamal Nagaraj (Flute) – Vid. Nalina Mohan (Vio) – Vid. B C Manjunath (Mridangam) – Vid. Shashishankar (Ghatam)
• Dec 25^th 9:30 am: Vid. Vani Sateesh (Vocal) – Vid. Mathur Srinidhi (Vio) – Vid. H S Sudhindra (Mridangam) – Vid. Ranganatha Chakravarthy (Ghatam)

VENUE: Rasadhwani Kalakendra, #2248, 9^th Main, E Block, Rajajinagar II Stage, Bangalore - 10

Please find enclosed program details in the attached invite.

Warm Regards,
K Nataraj

SRI SHANKARA ADHYAYANA KENDRA
#A-35, CIL Layout, RMV II Stage,
I A Main Road, Sanjaynagar,
Bangalore - 560094
Phone Numbers – 9611234914/ 9900231079/ 9900231097
E-mail - Shankara.adhyayana@gmail.com
Visit: http://shankaraadhyayanakendra.blogspot.com/

Ashtavadhana Program - A Report

On the 25th January 2009, Sanjaynagar, Bangalore was witness to a very interesting and well presented ASHTAVADHANA program by Dr R Ganesh, organized by Shankara Adhyayana Kendra. The program that commenced in the afternoon at 3:30 pm was very well attended by the young and old alike, braving the hot sun. Nevertheless Dr Ganesh and the 8 'Prucchaka' vidwans made the program very lively and enjoyable such that the program registered 100% attendance till the very end.

Spontaneity, Creativity and Humor kept the audience glued throughout the 4 hours of the ASHTAVADHANA program.

Dr Ganesh commenced the program by a couplet composed on Shankara Adhyayana Kendra

श्री शंकराध्ययन केन्द्रमिदम् नितान्तम् I
श्रीशं मुदा भजतु शंकरमप्यभिन्नम् II
श्री शारदा शरदुदार नवेंदु कान्त्याम् I
प्रज्ञ्ना चकोर तृष परिहार आस्ताम् II

Further Dr Ganesh gave an overview of ASHTAVADHANA with examples that helped the audience to better appreciate the rest of the program.

He was joined by the following “Prucchaka” vidwans:

* Dr S Ranganath – Nishedhaakshari
* Sri Shankaranarayana Upadhyaya – Samasyapoorna
* Sri K S Kannan – Dattapdi
* Sri Vasuki - Chitrabandha
* Sri Gangadhar – Ashukavite
* Smt Sridevi - Kavya vachana
* Sri B R Prabhakar – Aprastuta Prasanga
* Sri Pragynana Leelashuka – Sankhya Bandha

Yet another highlight of the program was that there was ample participation by the youth both in the form of "Prucchaka" vidwans (Sri Vasuki and Sri Leelashuka) as well as in the audience - much to the liking of Dr R Ganesh.

Below are some of the extempore couplets that Dr Ganesh composed


ಪದಬಂಧ
ಸೊಪ್ಪು ಸವಡುತಾ ನಪ್ಪವೊಳು ತಾರಕನ ಬಾಧೆಇಂದಂ I
ಸಪ್ಪಿಗಾಗಿ ಸುರವರ್ಗ ಶಿವನ ತಪವನ್ನು ಭಂಜಿಸಲ್ಕೆ II
ಒಪ್ಪಸಲ್ಕೆ ಆ ಮಾರ ಸೆಳೆದು ಹೂ ಬಾಣ ಮಧುವಿನಿಂದಂ I
ಜಿಪ್ಪನೆಳೆದು ಹೊರತೆಗೆದು ಬಾಗಿ ತೂಗಿಸುತ ತೊಟ್ಟು ಬಿಟ್ಟಂ II

निषेधाक्षरी - जगद् गुरु श्री श्री चंद्रशेखर भारती स्वामीजी पे आधारित
श्री नृहस्त हतिवीत काव्य संकाश कूटधर मध्यगोयामी I
ऐणि मत्पद परोद्वयार्थ भाक् राजते जगती शंकरान्वय II

चित्रबंधः
वागार्थानाम् सकल भुवने जन्म भूराद्वितीयः I
सौन्दर्यार्शः द्वितय विभवः प्राभवः कालिदासः II
वाणीगर्भे सरसविधिना विद्यमानो विधाता I
मत्पद्येस्मिन् प्रकट यातिते जन्म नव्यम समाप्तः II












While Sri Leelashuka presented a 5x5 matrix summing upto 111 on all the rows and columns and diagonally, Smt Sridevi endowed with a melodious voice presented beautiful couplets tuned in ragas Hindolam, Reetigowla, Hamir Kalyani and Shahana.

The ongoing economic scenario and corporate fiasco did'nt go untouched - Dr Ganesh composed a couplet in English by making use of the sounds produced by the four words viz - fraud, breach, theft & plume.

Sri B R Prabhakar kept the humor ticking by his creative intrusionary remarks all through the program. Dr R Ganesh who was suffering from fever at the begining of the program showed little signs of fatigue or discomfort by the end.

Last but not the least the program owes its success to the enthusiastic band of Sanjaynagar volunteers who left no stone unturned in successfully organizing the event!
The stage setting, sound system, lighting and refreshment arrangement were not found wanting in any aspect!

Here are some of the kodak moments of the event!
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Ashtavadhana by Dr R Ganesh

Shankara Adhyayana Kendra invites you to the Ashtaavadhaana Program by

SHATAVADHAANI DR R GANESH

on 25th January 2009, 3:00 pm onwards

at

Daffodils English School
4th Main Road, RMV II Stage,
Postal Colony, Sanjaynagar,
Bangalore - 560094

You are invited, please do attend with family & friends!