August 3, 2014
The ARTery
SVATANTRA 2014 – A Nat’I fest of performing arts! Presented by L&T Financial Svcs; Co-hosted by Carnatica. Venue: Chettinad Vidyashram, RA Puram. Aug 13 – 6-15 p.m: RAMANATAKAM, A thematic presentation by Dr. S.SOWMYA with paintings by Cartoonist KESHAV & vocals by Nisha Rajagopalan, K. Gayatri, Bharat Sundar & Sandeep Narayan; Aug 14 – 5-15 p.m.: Spl Pallavi by ASHWATH NARAYANAN; 6-30 p.m: SANJEEV ABHYANKAR (Hind. Vocal) followed by jugalbandi with ANIL SRINIVASAN; Aug 15 – 5-15 p.m: SARGAM Choir; 6-45 p.m: Bharatanatyam by SHOBANA (Orchestra led by Rajesh Vaidya, Ghatam Karthick, Plkd Sreeram); Aug 16 – 5-15 p.m: The Hybrid Division (School band); 6-45 p.m: “Classically Kodambakkam”, presented by Suhasini Maniratnam! Concept: Subhasree Thanikachalam, Vocals: Saindhavi, Sathyaprakash, Ravishankar, Anand, Sinduri. All are Welcome, first-come first-served! Reserved seats in first 5 rows avbl (Rs.2500 / 1000). Shared transport avbl post-concert daily! Co-Sponsors: Appaswamy Real Estates, Arun Icecreams, Residency Hotels. Contact: 9444018270/74, 8608888092.
The Music Academy, Madras
26 SPIRIT OF YOUTH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE. Today: At the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall, 6 p.m. Kalayanapuram S. Aravind (Vocal), R. Tharun (Violin), Mysore L Vadiraj (Mridangam) – 7-30 p.m. – Bharathanatyam by N. Harinie Jeevitha (Disciple of Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan). All are Welcome. Members of the Academy are specially Invited. Festival sponsored by SUNDRAM FASTENERS LIMITED in memory of Smt. Ambujam Krishna.
Bhaktha Swaraa Bhajan Mandali, 9841667059
Today Bhajan Mela @ Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan (Mini Hall), Mylapore, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Karnatic Music Forum (9381023173) Sangeetha Lakshana Lakshya Series
Lecture on “Muthuthandavar’s contribution to Music” by Dr. Subbulakshmi at Arkay Convention Centre today at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Rukmani Arts & Music Trust & K.V. Ponnammal Trust. All are welcome.
Krishnamurti Foundation India & Krishnamurti Trust Madras
Video Show (Today) – J. Krishnamurti’s 5 discussion with Allan W Anderson – “Why do we live in disorder?” – 6 p.m.: Vasanta Vihar, 124/ 126, Greenways Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai-28. Open to all.
August 2, 2014
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai-600004.
In association with NAC Jewellers (Mylapore and T.Nagar) presents “AADI BAKTHI VIZHA 2014” at Bhavan’s Dr. Preetha Reddy Auditorium. Today at 10-30 a.m.: Sri Nagai Mukundan (Sri Krishna Vijayam). Tomorrow: Kalyanapuram U.Ve. Aravamudachariar (Sollin Selvan). Programe sponsored by: NAC JEWELLERS & SRI KRISHNA SWEETS. All are welcome.
Chinmaya Mission
Aaradhana Day of Swami Chinmayanandaji – Sunday 03-08-2014 at Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Road, Chetpet. Morning 7 to 8-00 a.m.: Samashti Paduka Pooja, Abhisekham, Aarathi, Bhajans. 9-00 a.m. to 10-00 a.m.: Geeta Chanting – selected verses. Evening 6 to 6-20 p.m.: Maha Aarathi & Prasadam. All are welcome.
Kinchitkaram Trust, 044-24992728
“KAINKARYA SREEMAN” Award function on Saturday, 2nd Aug. 2014, 5 p.m. at Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, Chennai. 20 great devotees who have rendered selfless service (as Pancharatra, vaikhanasa agama archaka, veda and divyaprabandha adhyapaka, nandavana and Dasa Nambi) for more than 50 years in temples are awarded by Srimad Paramahamsetyadi – Appan Parakala Ramanuja Embar Jeer Swamy, Sriperumbudur and Srivan Sathakopa Sri Ranganatha Yateendra Maha Desikan (Sri Ahobila Mutt, 46th Pattam Srimad Azhagiasingar). Upanyasam by Velukkudi Sri Krishnan Swamy. All are invited with family to receive their blessings.
Tahamizhnadu Brahmin Association (Regd.), Mandaveli Unit - 24938368
23rd Year Inter School Bhajan Competition at Smt. Narayani Ammal Kalyana Mandapam (Opp. Mandaveli R.Stn), From 8 a.m. onwards. On 3rd Aug. 2014 (Tomorrow). Sri K.R. Srinivasan President Mandaveli Unit, Presides in the gracious presence of State & District Office bearers. Guest of Honour Sri. G. Narayanaswamy Charted Accountant, Chief Guest: Sri Sundar Ramachandran Secretary Hamsadhwani. All are welcome.
Published - August 03, 2014 02:24 pm IST
