Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Sudha Raghunathan conferred Sangeeta Kala Visharad by Dombivli Fine Arts

















The grand vocal by Padmashree Sudha Raghunathan had an overflowing audience. It was on 24th January 2010. Commemorating the birth centenary of veteran singer G N Balasubramaniam, Sudha paid a musical homage to the genius. Chief guest of the evening advocate Venkiteeswaran conferred the title Sangeeta Kala Visharad on Sudha Raghunathan. “We feel proud to honour artistes who are doing yeoman service to music,” informs M V Sarma, president of DFAS.
Young Saathvika Ramani, disciple of Guru Hemamalini Chari from Thane presented thematic Bharatnatyam titled Krishnaya Thubyam Namah. The first session of the festival ended with Nama Sankeertanam by Bhakti Isai Bharati Udayalur Kalyanaraman and party. “Music has always been the best form of devotion. It gives the listener peace and comfort,” says V S Mani from Dombivili.
The second phase of the festival began with a violin duet by Sangeeta Choodamani G J R Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi. The grand finale was a brilliant dance ballet by disciples of Guru Padmini Radhakrishnan of Soundarya Natya Kalalaya.
“Our aim is to serve the cause of culture as long as possible. Dombivili is full of cultural activities in different venues but we are happy to draw a huge crowd for our programs,” concludes Sharma.

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