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1 Vol.19 No. 1 January WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY MAKARA SANKRANTI YET ANOTHER MILESTONE WITH INFOSYS FOUNDATION PULIGERI UTSAV The archeologically renovated 11th century Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara in Gadag District, by Infosys Foundation, is setting an inspiring precedent not only are Nitya poojas already on, a grand music and dance festival is on the anvil in January. The three-day Infosys Foundation Puligere Utsav from 5th January, against the backdrop of the architectural marvel, will present top ranking and young musicians and dancers, besides a colourful medley of folk arts, with the temple resounding to daily rituals and prayers. 1 bhavanblrhns50@gmail.com

The festival promises to enhance the already rich cultural heritage of the Hubli-Dharwad- Gadag region by ushering in a mega cultural event like none other.

2 The festival promises to enhance the already rich cultural heritage of the Hubli-Dharwad- Gadag region by ushering in a mega cultural event like none other. Supported up by Infosys Foundation in association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, Puligere Utsav is a festival of local art and artistes with a national flavour and standing. Puligere Utsav is aimed as a people s festival; with over 120 artists performing of whom many are drawn from the surrounding regions of Gadag. Jugalbandis, varieties of folk and classical dances and instrumental music will entertain the audience. Each morning of the grand event will unfold with Udaya Raga concerts. A colorful folk festival will mark the inaugural evening with art form Mullina Kunitha near the temple precincts; a spiritual dimension will be a procession of Utsava murtis of the temple s main deities, amidst the beautifully lit temple complex. A little about Someshwara temple itself. A marvellous reflection of Chalukyan architecture, the temple complex houses many smaller temples, mainly dedicated to Shiva. The Garbha Griha, Navaranga, Mukha Mantapa and Ardha Mantapa are a few of the structures restored to their full beauty. Lakshmeshwara has a cultural and literary history, and was a centre of Jainism. A literally colourful adjunct to the festival is an on-the-spot painting event titled Landscapes of Lakshmeshwara. Well-known artists will paint the surrounding landscape of the temple complex. Someshwara temple at Lakshmeshwara in Gadag District 2

Koushik, EVP Group Head, Procurement & Global Immigrations, Infosys Ltd. Sur Prabhat - 1 6.

, Haveri Tabla: Sri Shashikanth Kulkarni 7.30am: Hindustani Vocal Concert: Pt.

Konnuru, Naragunda Taluk. Direction: Sri Mahantesh Wali 6.

Balasubramanya Sharma Pt. Dattatreya Velankar Mridanga: Tabla: Sri Gurumurthy Vid.

3 PULIGERE UTSAV : JAN 5, am: Inauguration : Sri R.N. Koushik, EVP Group Head, Procurement & Global Immigrations, Infosys Ltd. Sur Prabhat am: Shehnai recital: Pt. Basavaraj T. Bhajantri & Team, Hedigonda Dist., Haveri Tabla: Sri Shashikanth Kulkarni 7.30am: Hindustani Vocal Concert: Pt. Balachandra Nakod Tabla: Sri Raghavendra Nakod Harmonium: Sri Srikanth Kulakarni Evening Programmes 4.00pm: Pallakki Utsava with folk dance Mullina Kunita by Snehasiri Janapada Kalatanda, Konnuru, Naragunda Taluk. Direction: Sri Mahantesh Wali 6.00pm: Hindustani Vocal - Carnatic Vocal Jugalbandi Hindustani Vocal - Vid. Balasubramanya Sharma Pt. Dattatreya Velankar Mridanga: Tabla: Sri Gurumurthy Vid. Bengaluru Vaidya S.V.Balakrishna Harmonium: Violin: Sri Srikanth Kulakarni Vid. Mattur Srinidhi 7.30pm: Nrutya Chaitanya : Bharatanatya Dance Recital by the artists of Natyakala Nivas, Hassan Direction: Sri Unnath H.R. 8.30pm: Lavani - Lavanya (Geee.. Geee... Padagalu) Singers: Smt. Yellamma Madar and Team, Ramadur Sri. Basavaraj N. Hadagali and Team, Lakkundi Direction : Sri. Anil Desai 3

PULIGERE UTSAV : JAN 6, 2018. 7.30am: Hindustani Vocal concert: Pt.

Pratishtana, Dharwad 4 Sur Prabhat - 2 6.

4 PULIGERE UTSAV : JAN 6, am: Hindustani Vocal concert: Pt. Shripad Hegde Tabla: Sri Sridhar Mandre Harmonium: Dr. Sudhanshu Kulakarni 7.30pm: Nritya Vaibhava presents Bharatanatya Dance Recital Direction: Dr. Samata and Shrishti & team, Saakara Samskritika and Madhyama Pratishtana, Dharwad 4 Sur Prabhat am: Santoor Recital : Sri Keshav Kumar Malvi Tabla: Sri Sridhar Mandre Evening Programmes 6.00pm: Hindustani Vocal concert: Ustad Faiyaz Khan Tabla: Pt. Ravindra Yavagal Harmonium: Dr. Sudhanshu Kulakarni 8.30pm: Bharatanatya Dance Recital By the artists of Sri. Padma Bhaskara Nrutya Kala Kendra, Dharwad. Direction: Vid. Sarveshwara Bhaskar Manvachar

Sur Prabhat - 3 PULIGERE UTSAV : JAN 7, 2018. 6.

Ravikiran Nakod Violin Lehra : Sri Shankar Kabadi 7.

Tabla: Sri Keshav Joshi Harmonium: Sri Sarang Kulkarni

00pm: Sitar and Bansuri Jugalbandi Sitar : Ustad Shafiq

30pm: Nruthyarpanam Bharatanatya Dance recital by the

Radika Shetty. 7.30pm: Oddissi Dance Recital Smt.

5 Sur Prabhat - 3 PULIGERE UTSAV : JAN 7, am: Tabla Jugalbandi Pt. Raghunath Nakod & Dr. Ravikiran Nakod Violin Lehra : Sri Shankar Kabadi 7.30am: Hindustani Vocal Concert: Kumari Shivani Mirajkar Tabla: Sri Keshav Joshi Harmonium: Sri Sarang Kulkarni Evening Programmes 6.00pm: Sitar and Bansuri Jugalbandi Sitar : Ustad Shafiq Khan Flute : Sri Sameer Rao Tabla : Sri Rajendra Nakod 8.30pm: Nruthyarpanam Bharatanatya Dance recital by the artists of Nrityaangan, Mangalore Direction : Vid. Radika Shetty. 7.30pm: Oddissi Dance Recital Smt. Sindhu Kiran and Team, Mysuru Direction: Smt. Sindhu Kiran Artists Camp: Landscapes of Lakshmeshwara by eminent artists Sponsored by Karnataka Lalithakala Academy. 5

BHAVAN-BBMP PUBLIC SCHOOL ACTIVIES Pooja V. from Class 7th of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's- BBMP Public school took part in "7th Tirak Taekwondo international championship 2017" held at Thailand.

School manager felicitated her and appreciated her talent Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Course in Astrology JOIN NOW : LIMITED SEATS Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) in collaboration with Bharathiya

6 BHAVAN-BBMP PUBLIC SCHOOL ACTIVIES Pooja V. from Class 7th of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's- BBMP Public school took part in "7th Tirak Taekwondo international championship 2017" held at Thailand. She received Silver medal in the category "11-12 Years Old". School manager felicitated her and appreciated her talent Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Course in Astrology JOIN NOW : LIMITED SEATS Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) in collaboration with Bharathiya Jyothisha Samsthan will commence academic course in Astrology from the first Saturday of January The course, titled Jyotishya Pravesha, will be held for ten months in English, on every Saturday and Sunday. Interested may contact Officer on Special Duty, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan over phone on / or call

MPBIM CELEBRATES : KANNADA RAJYOTHSAVA- 2017 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan s M P Birla Institute of Management celebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 in Khincha Hall.

Preeti Vikram Founder of Leadership initiative for educators, an NGO, was the Guest of Honour. Dr. S.

7 MPBIM CELEBRATES : KANNADA RAJYOTHSAVA Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan s M P Birla Institute of Management celebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 in Khincha Hall. The Chief Guest for the function was Dr. G.Krishnappa (founder and Chief of Dr. Da. Ra. Bendre "Sahitya Koota"). Ms. Preeti Vikram Founder of Leadership initiative for educators, an NGO, was the Guest of Honour. Dr. S. Bisiliah, who was honoured with Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by Government of Karnataka for his contribution to the field of Agriculture was felicitated at the event. Dr. Bisaliah, Former VC of University of Agricultural Sciences is a Senior professor at MPBIM. Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director Bhavan s Bangalore Kendra was felicitated for his contribution in the field of fine arts. Er. N Ramanuja Chairman Bhavan s Bangalore Kendra presided over the event. 7

BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH CULTURAL PROGRAMMES : OCT -

Lavanya Krishnamurthi & Sri. Jagadeesh A.R., Violin : Vid.

8 BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH CULTURAL PROGRAMMES : OCT - NOV Carnatic vocal by Vid. Maruthi Prasad and Party on Oct 28, at No. 587, A Block, Sahakaranagara, Bengaluru Carnatic vocal by Lavanya Krishnamurthi & Sri. Jagadeesh A.R., Violin : Vid. Venkatesh Iyer, Mridanga : Vid. Raghu Bhagavat on Nov 25, at Indiranagara Sangeetha Sabha, Indiranagar, Bengaluru. 8

9 FOR YOUR BOOK SHELF Contact : Pusthaka Bharathi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan No. 43, Race Course Road, ad, Bengaluru Ph : / Cell :

BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CUTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : OCT - NOV 2017.

10 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CUTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : OCT - NOV A total 340 programmes Traditional dance Bhuta featuring 2849 artists attracting Keli and Geetagovinda was an approximate audience organized by Bhubaneshwar has been the substance of Kendra (Odisha). Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Infosys MAHARASHTRA Foundation Cultural Outreach programme since its launch in 2015 February. Notable programmes like Varkari Sampradiyik Keertan & Nandi Rang was organized by Pune Kendra (Maharashtra). Kabir Vani & Kathak Recital was organized by Jaipur Kendra (Rajasthan). Seethankan Thullal & Ottan Thullal was organized by Thiruvananthapuram Kendra (Kerala). Urumula Nrityam & Grameena Karralata & A Workshop on - Veduru Buttala Allakam was organized by Hyderabad Kendra (AP/Telengana) 10/11/ Varkari Sampradiyik Keertan was presented by Kirtankaar Sri Bhavarth Dekhane & troupe. Artists presented the mythological stories related to the modern era which gave strong message to the audience. 24/11/ Nandi Rang was presented by Dr.Neeta Bhabhe & troupe. A unique program of songs in Marathi theatre has been a rich heritage of Maharashtra retaining the essence of unity in India s diverse culture. Varkari Sampradiyik Keertan by Kirtankaar Sri Bhavarth Dekhane & troupe held on Nov 10th at Pune. 12

BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Nandi Rang by Dr. Neeta Bhabhe & troupe held on Nov 24 th at Pune.

Shweta Garg & party held on Nov 7th, at Jaipur RAJASTHAN 11/10/2017 Kabir vani was presented by Sri.

The program was aimed at popularizing Kabir Das ji s teachings aiming today s techno savvy generation.

11 BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Nandi Rang by Dr. Neeta Bhabhe & troupe held on Nov 24 th at Pune. Kabir vani by Sri.Abhishek Jingar & party held on Oct 11th at Jaipur Kathak by Smt.Shweta Garg & party held on Nov 7th, at Jaipur RAJASTHAN 11/10/2017 Kabir vani was presented by Sri.Abhishek Jingar & Party. The program was aimed at popularizing Kabir Das ji s teachings aiming today s techno savvy generation. 13 Kabir vani is relevant for all times due to its values and morality content. Sri Abhishek Jingar & Party mesmerized the audience by their scintillating performance. 07/11/2017 Kathak was presented by Smt.Shweta Garg & party.

BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 The program aimed at popularizing Kathak dance amongst the young generation.kathak is an astute dance form that involves rigorous foot work and enormous stamina.

It is a traditional art form inspired by Koodiyattam involving high energy level and dense of rhythm. Ottan Thullal by Sri.

12 BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 The program aimed at popularizing Kathak dance amongst the young generation.kathak is an astute dance form that involves rigorous foot work and enormous stamina. Smt.Shwetha Garg with her expertise enthralled the audience and transported them to an ephemeral world. KERALA 07/10/ Seethankan Thullal was presented by Sri.Kurivikkad Balakrishnan & party. It is a traditional art form inspired by Koodiyattam involving high energy level and dense of rhythm. Ottan Thullal by Sri. Poojappura Chandran Nair & party held on Nov 10th at Thiruvananthapuram 14 10/11/ Ottan Thullal was presented by Sri. Poojappura Chandran Nair & party. Ottanthullal is a temple art form (Kshetra kala). The theme of Ottan Thullal is a story adapted from the famous epic Mahabharata. Once Bhima, the second among pancha padavas and his wife panchali were resting in forest noticed a flower with an extra ordinary fragrance.the fragrance is from a flower called Kalyana Sougandhikam. Panchali, so fond of the fragrance of kalyana sougandhikam asked Bhima to fetch some more flowers for her. Bhima went out in search of this flower in the forest. Bhima who is Seethankan Thullal by Sri. Kurivikkad Balakrishnan & party held Oct 7th at Kodunganoor known for his might and strength destroyed all objects including huge trees and forests that happened to come on his way. Both Bhima and Hanuman were sons of god Vayu.

BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Hanuman is aware of his relationship with Bhima. But Bhima is unaware of, So Hanuman decided to bring down the prejudice and malice character in Bhima.

13 BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Hanuman is aware of his relationship with Bhima. But Bhima is unaware of, So Hanuman decided to bring down the prejudice and malice character in Bhima. Therefore Hanuman assumed the form of an old exhausted monkey and laid up on the path of Bhima. He encountered with the monkey exhibiting the anger and anguish on hindering his path. But Hanuman responds in a soft sober words unlike Bhima. He humbly replied that he is old, very tired and could not move and asked Bhima to shift his tail and make way for himself. At first Bhima thought it would be an easy job. But on trying to move the old monkey s tail with his Gada he understood that this monkey is not an ordinary one and then enquired Hanuman who he was. Hanuman told him all the stories and made him realize that he is his own brother. Hanuman blessed Bhima and sent him affectionately to collect the Kalyana Sougandhikam. Thereafter Bhima found out Kalyana Sougandhikam and returned happily. The exchange of words between the two is beautifully narrated in the Thullal in a rhythmic way accompanying the Mridangam, Harmonium and Elathalam. ANDHRA PRADESH / TELENGANA 21/10/ Urumula Nrityam & Grameena Karralata was presented by Sri.Goolla Madhu & Group. Continuing its efforts in reviving the dying art forms Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Atmakuri Rama Urumula Nrityam & Grameena Karralata by Sri.Goolla Madhu & Group held on Oct 21st at Hyderabad 15

BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 A Workshop on - Veduru Buttala Allakam by Sri.B.Yuvaraj & Group held on Oct 25th at Hyderabad Rao School organized the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Infosys Foundation Outreach Cultural Program Urumula Nrityam & Grameena Karralata.

14 BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 A Workshop on - Veduru Buttala Allakam by Sri.B.Yuvaraj & Group held on Oct 25th at Hyderabad Rao School organized the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-Infosys Foundation Outreach Cultural Program Urumula Nrityam & Grameena Karralata. Addressing the audience Shri.Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, school managing committee appreciated the school for its efforts in identifying these art forms and for providing the artists the much needed platform to showcase their talent in the urban background. He congratulated the school and artists for their efforts. The cultural program was presented by the artists with full energy and vigour. Urumula nrithyam with Dappu and appropriate musical instruments echoed in the auditorium and pulled the students and teachers to join the troupe that left them 16 with cherishable moments. The highlight of the program was the individual performance in Karralat where the performer sways his karra or stick in self defence, showing the very essence of the dance form leaving the students spell bound and forcing them to join the artist. The program gave an opportunity to the students to learn the traditional dances. Urumu means thunder. As it gives reverberating thunderous sound, the instrument and the dance that accompanies its rhythm are known as Urumu and Urumula Nrithyam in praise of shiva and other deities. The instrument which is circular in shape a little bigger than mridanga with 21 long and 11 radius. it is played by two sticks widely popular in the extreme northern

BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Bhuta Keli Directed by Sri. Suresh Kumar Panigrahi, Subarna Kalua Natya Sansad held on Oct 3rd at Bhubaneshwar districts of Krishna, Nizampet and Sidhipet.

15 BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Bhuta Keli Directed by Sri. Suresh Kumar Panigrahi, Subarna Kalua Natya Sansad held on Oct 3rd at Bhubaneshwar districts of Krishna, Nizampet and Sidhipet. The variation in movement followed by rhythm and accompanied by musical instruments result in fine musical entertainment. It is mainly ritualistic dance and is used in festivals, especially to inspire the pujaris. 25/10/ Veduru Buttala Allakam A workshop by Sri.B.Yuvaraj & Group. In consonance with the aims of the Bhavan s Infosys Foundation Outreach cultural program, Veduru Buttala Allakam (Basket weaving) Workshop and Exhibition cum sale was organized. Shri.Yuvraj and Smt.Ramadevi who have been conducting workshops for the upliftment of these dying art forms, were the resource persons for the day s Workshop. 17 A power point presentation about the history and the procedure of making baskets was presented which was very informative. ODISHA 03/10/2017 Bhuta Keli was presented by Sri. Suresh kumar Panigrahi & troupe. Budhasingi Village of Srikakulam district of our neighboring state Andhra Pradesh is enriched with odia culture and tradition. It was separated from Odisha at time of its reorganization of State. Bhuta Keli Nata is being performed in this village for several centuries and is spreading the Oriya Culture. Bhuta Keli is a part and parcel of Krishna Leela love song of Krishan after failing to woo his beloved Radha after various tricks, he arranged a boating for Radha along with other followers (Sakhi).

BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Geetagovinda Directed by Guru Dr.Ramahari Das held on Oct 16th at Bhubaneshwar He appeared as a ghost in the boat and made the ladies frightened.

16 BVB-INFOSYS OUTREACH PROGRAMMES : 2017 Geetagovinda Directed by Guru Dr.Ramahari Das held on Oct 16th at Bhubaneshwar He appeared as a ghost in the boat and made the ladies frightened. As a consequence of which he won back the love and confidence of Radha Rani. One of the special features of this Nata is women actress. Only girls perform in this form of art. It is very much popular in Odisha Andhra border areas. It is to be noted that such art form is being performed in Bhubaneswar after a long interval. 16/10/2017 Geeta Govinda - Directed by Guru Dr.Ramahari Das. Geeta Govinda composed by Jaidev is the most favourite song of Lord Jagannath, the Lord of Universe. It is the ever revered guidance to every odiya. During twentieth century AD, when there was a conflict between Sanskrit and prakrit dialects at that particular Juncture Jaidev had able to compose a new style, leaving behind the controversy. 18 He had changed the traditional Sanskrit recital method by introducing in it required attitude, language and Raga, Rasa, Savour, with music, pause and alliteration. In the lyrical poem format, world famous Geeta Govind is a milestone of India. Jaidev was the first poet who had created the tala enriched poem. Before this other poets were doing emulating work. Now a day s Geeta Govinda is heard to be recited in every temple of God and Goddess. Geeta Govinda is very much important for its lyrical values, before every devotee of odissi sangeet. The modern odissi sangeet has been refined through Geeta Govinda. The eminent musicians of odisha by imitating Geeta Govinda have provided new musical tunes and secondary tunes to old essays, songs, metre, short poems etc.; They have given the modern odissi sangeet an attractive and youthful shape.

Fri - Sun 11.00 a.m. - 05-07. BVB Infosys Foundation Puligere Utsava -2018. (more details pl. see page 3-5) Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 05. Bharatanatya Dance : Ms. Janani Narayana Mon - Sun 3.00 p.

Venue : College open auditorium, Sheshadri Road. Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 12. Bharatanatya Dance : Ms. Namitha Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall 19. Talavadya : Sri. B. Nagaraj Sat 11.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 20.

17 Fri - Sun a.m BVB Infosys Foundation Puligere Utsava (more details pl. see page 3-5) Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 05. Bharatanatya Dance : Ms. Janani Narayana Mon - Sun 3.00 p.m BVB -Infosys Foundation Outreach programme : Two weeks Kamsale Dance workshop for girl students of Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science Govt College. Venue : College open auditorium, Sheshadri Road. Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 12. Bharatanatya Dance : Ms. Namitha Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall 19. Talavadya : Sri. B. Nagaraj Sat p.m. - Khincha Hall 20. Convocation of Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology Sat 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 20. Nanjangud Srikantaiah Janakamma Endowment Sangeetha Sanje : Music concert : Dhanya Dinesh and party PROGRAMME : JANUARY Sat 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall 20. Guru Vandanam : Mridangam Arangetram of Master Anirudh V. (Disciple of Vid. Bangalore V Praveen ) Vocal : Vid. S. Saketharaman. Violin : Vid. Parur M A Sundareswaran. Morsing : Vid. Bharadwaj R. Sathavalli. Tue 6.00 p.m. - KRG Hall 23. Launching and Premier show of unique documentary film At the Altar of India s Freedom INA Veterans of Malasia (Concept, Research, Script and Direction: Sri. Choodie Shivaram) on the occasion of the 121st Birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Chief Guest : Sri H.S. Doreswamy Veteran Freedom Fighter Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 26. Kathak Dance : Ms. Seema Krishna Sat 9.00 a.m. - ESV Hall 27. Veena Music Workshop : The theme will be Comprehensive Master Classes covering compositions, improvisation and composing conducted by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N. Ravikiran Sat 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 27. Bharatanatya dance recital: Smt. Akhilandeshwari V. Founder Director, Kalagangothri, USA (Supported by Sri M.A. Thirumalachari Endowment.)

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LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD

Vol.18 No. 2 February - 2017 LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD The year gone by 2016 was historic for Bhavan Bengaluru Kendra for several reasons. Eleven states across the country were brought under its ambit