Apr 27 2022 to Apr 27 2022 6 p.m.

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Where

Chowdiah Memorial Hall

16th Cross Rd, Vyalikaval, Kodandarampura, Malleshwaram 560003

Event Description

Theme is “Aranye Ninage Sharanu”  

Sri Raja Rajeshwari Kala Niketan and Bangalore Environment Trust, in association with ICRA, celebrate Samanvaya Arts Festival with a launch of 'Aranye Ninage Sharanu', a book Authored by Dr.Yelappa Reddy, along with a dance-drama with the same title.

We are in a time when development and modernization are taking their toll on the earth, disrupting the natural resources, forests, soil and rivers. In this dance drama, we have earnestly attempted to portray how our ancient scriptures have extolled the virtues of a life lived with an unceasing focus on forest protection. This dance drama with three main characters Bhoomi Koravanji and Shabari along with Rama - elucidates the damage done to Mother Earth. In this divine ballet - Bhoomi-ava is seen totally weak and withering away. Koravanji the spirit behind the divine Earth and Shabari – a barefoot expert in forest ecology and an ardent devotee of Sri Rama- at once captures Bhumavva’s plight and brings to limelight the theme of Forest and its protection - ‘ARANYE NINAGE SHARANU’.

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan (SRRKN), a reputable arts institution directed by Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay, has been actively involved in contributing to the propagation of Indian classical art forms in Bangalore for the past 38 years.  SRRKN is committed to enhancing the artistic knowledge of today’s youth through practical and theoretical education.  We work to provide a venue for today’s youth to explore their cultural heritage through creative and artistic display.  Furthermore, we expose the youth and the local community to an array of entertainment featuring India’s most esteemed world-renowned artists.  Our institution has educated over 500 students and has provided them with training in various art forms including classical dance, yoga, martial arts and music. Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan has been conducting Dance Festivals every year. Eminent artists are performing in these festivals. SRRKN started a diploma course and degree in Bharatanatyam and music through Samnavay Foundation for Indian Performing Arts and AIMS affiliated to Bangalore University. Conducted workshops by senior Gurus like Smt.Lalitha Srinivasan, Smt.Asha Gopal and other Gurus. The students of SRRKN have presented both kuchipudi and bharatanatyam all over India including the famous Khajaraho Festival.

Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vylikaval, Bangalore

Date: Wednesday, 27th of April, 2022

Book launch and felicitations:  6 PM onwards

Dance performance: 7.15 PM

Entry is free