Shri Jairam Seva Mandali celebrated 60 years

Even the most amateur of classical musicians will be known about the legacy of presenting music, dance and discourse in the city of Shri Jayarama Seva Mandali. “Long before the arrival of the building and the congregation celebrated Ramnavamy in a Mekshift Pandal, my father RK Srikantan and I will protest for a crowded crowd in Jayanagar. The audience will request his father’s Kannada Critis to work for the Trinity – Tygraz, Dicema and Shayma of Composers.” For six decades on several classical stage.

The concert of Hindustani singer PT Nagraj Rao Havildar in the congregation this year was really going to remember. Congratulating him on his historic anniversary, Nagraj said that the institute had started promoting art in its true spirit, before he started learning music.

“No organization is small and no artist is bigger than art itself. Many such circles have made a lot of effort to collect donations, spent it on logistics and arrangements, as well as to pay the artists. Many time, the cost should be removed from the collection as well as motivating artists to serve this kind.” Atrauli Gharna under the guidance of Panchaksra Swami Matigatti.

Small start

In the 1960s, when South Bengaluru began scouting for places for cultural programs, Kannada writer, grammar and lexographer G. Venkatasubiah (popular as GV) played an important role in establishing plans in speed. Later, he oversee the construction of Jairam Seva Mandali Auditorium in Jayanagar in 1965.

Singer ji Ravi Kiran | Photo Credit: Ganson V | Hindu

“What started as a place Ramayana Parayan Mandali Secretary H Sundara Murthy says, “At the concerts, the music celebrations were soon the lead stars like Balmurali Krishna, RK Srikantan and Flute Ramani, Veena Dorswami Iyangar and young violin player Ganesh-Kumresh.

He said, “It encouraged the troupe to move forward with its mission, which is based on its main principles of spreading the traditional values ​​contained in the scriptures, especially Ramayana. There was another aspect of music and dance troupe activities. ,

SK Gopalakrishna, current president of Jairam Seva Mandali, says, “In the first year of the inauguration of the hall in 1965, it was GV’s efforts that helped us on the 15-day discourse. RamayanaIn the following years, we started our publishing unit, bringing music, culture and books under an umbrella. About two dozen titles have been published by the congregation since then, including GV’s Magnum Opus. Shri Ram Sambhwa Which was again printed for our 50^Wan Year celebrations. ,

The latest adding to the bookshelves of the congregation Shrimad Ramayana Chitraramjari, A color illustrated version of RamayanaIn English, Kannada and Sanskrit.

Stellar lineup

The troupe also conducts a young talent chain every year, besides its regular program program during Ramnavamy. This year’s festival started on 6 April and will continue till 21 April.

Music composer Ranjani Vasuki | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Singer Ravikiran says, “This type of Karnataka music plays a great role for one and all,” I will showcase the compositions of Tyachagaraja, convictions and Purandaradasa at this year’s celebrations. DawnOne of his critis has described seven music notes as a bell, and exalted Rāga as a bow. ,

Nagavalli Nagraj student and daughter Ranjani Vasuki says that she is a blessing to be a part of the 60th anniversary program with her children. Her concert, she says, will be a vibrant mix of traditional and popular Karnataka compositions with improvised elements.

“With the pieces of Core Karnataka, I will include bhajan and some timely classic film Hits that provoke the soul and glory of Lord Rama.” The devotional thread of Ranjani will include Kertnas, Bhajan and Spiritual compositions from Purandrasa with ragas. Kadankuthuhalam, Aaeri, HindolaAnd a Mishra Thumri Raga as well as Ragamalikus,

Sri Ramotswa organized by Shri Jairam Seve Mandali, Jayanagar 8th Block will run till 21 April. Entry free. All concerts start at 6.30 pm. Call 080 22445232 for program details