SPIC MACAY Sandesh February 2018

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Official Newsletter of Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth
Vol. 23, Issue 2, February 2018SPIC MACAY
NEWSLETTER
SANDESH
CURTAIN RAISER HELD FOR
6th
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Dr. Kiran Seth with officials of Bengal Chamber and IIT Kharagpur
TO INFORM & INSPIRE
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First International
School Convention
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I Strongly Feel..
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Conceptual Corner
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Food for Thought
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In Memoriam
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State News
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Beyond Borders
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Incredible India
Heritage Series
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West Zone
Convention
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Photos of Kendriya
Vidyalaya Project
INSIDE
SPIC MACAY and IIT Kharagpur in
collaborationwithKolkata'sBengalChamber
of Commerce and Industries (Bengal Chamber)
held a curtain raiser for the Sixth International
Convention of SPIC MACAY with a concert by
Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia and a press meet on
January 13, 2018.
TheconventionistobeheldatIIT Kharagpur
from June 3-9, 2018.
“These conventions are held to spark and
ignite the right catalyst in young minds and
keep them connected to the vast, rich and
varied world of Indian classical art forms and
heritage. And the last four decades has seen
this movement go from strength to strength.
It's very encouraging and reassuring to find
several generations of volunteers who have
willingly and enthusiastically embraced the
SPIC MACAY movement,” said Dr. Kiran Seth at
the meet.
Dr.Sethdescribeditasaneducationalmovement
as he felt academics focused on information,
information and more information.
The press meet was addressed by Dr. Kiran Seth,
Prof Abhijit Mukherjee and Prof Anandaroop
Bhattacharya of IIT Kharagpur, Indrajit Sen,
President Designate, the Bengal Chamber and
Past President Bengal Chamber, Sandipan
Chakraborty.
Prof. Rama Seth, who had organised the first
convention in IIM-Kolkata 30 years ago, said,
"Many know that music has a great contribution
to holistic development of children and its
well established fact but not much is done
about it. SPIC MACAY works in such a way that
inspirational greats are brought and exposed
to children and young minds and inculcate the
spirit of Volunteerism."
Prof. Abhijit Mukherjee of IIT Kharagpur said
that around 1500 delegates are expected this
year with 60-70% from schools, 15-25% from
colleges and universities and about 10-20%
SPIC MACAY volunteers.
The convention will include about 40 intensives,
including morning yoga sessions, 17 classical
music and dance concerts, cinema classic
screenings and a theater show by Shabana
Azmi and Javed Akhtar of "Kaifi aur Main".
Performances will also include folk dances &
music, puppetry shows and talks on spirituality,
mysticism & culture. There will also be nature
walks and heritage tours. Total number of artists
and accompanists are likely to be about 250.
Some of the stalwarts who are expected to
participate in the week-long international
convention are Begum Parveen Sultana,
Sh. Ravi Kiran (Gotuvadhyam), Pt. Jasraj,
Pt. Ulhas Kasalkar, Utsad Wasifuddin Dagar,
Smt. Sudha Raghunathan, to name a few.
Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia performing at the Curtain Raiser in Kolkata

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2 February 2018
GLIMPSES FROM first INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CONVENTION

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February 2018 3
FIRST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CONVENTION HELD AT DPS BENGALURU
T
he First International School Convention 2017
was held at DPS North, Yelahanka, Bengaluru from
24th to 30th Dec 2017. More than 800 participants
from over 109 schools across 20 states of India attended
the convention which had over 250 artists performing, 20
intensives, 10 craft workshops, 3 cinema screening, several
interactions with artists, 7 yoga sessions, 13 Heritage city
tours and specially curated exhibitions to experience the
depth and richness of Indian Culture.
The Convention opened with a procession by all student-
participants and folk artistes of Karnataka. The opening
march proceeded from school’s football court to the
auditorium. This folk art is usually done by young men,
who go from house to house dressed as tigers, leopards or
cheetahs, accompanied by drummers. This is performed
during the Navaratri festival to honour Goddess Durga.
SPIC MACAY brought these artistes to the city to familiarise
the young with them.
Participants generally came from sixth to eighth standards
and were accommodated in 40 classrooms within the
school. All these children came from various cultural
backgrounds and were made to experience the Gurukul-
like environment under the tutelage of gurus and living
legends who have dedicated their life for the arts.
A regular day at the convention started at Brahma-muhurta
i.e. 3.30 am. Yoga session were held from 4 am to 7am by
senior exponents like Swami Tyagaraj from Bihar School
of Yog, Sister Lila from Bhramakumari, Naadyog by Ustad
Wasifudin Dagar and Smt. Ashoka Nandy, Gurbani by Sh.
Alankar Singh, the scenic mornings were blended with
music and inward journey, followed by Shramdaan - a
humble gesture to mother earth by doing garbage cleaning,
tree planting, garland making etc. in fact the garlands made
by children were presented to the artists and gurus after
their performance during the day which added to their joy.
Each child was trained under a guru for 5 days from 9
am to 12 noon followed by presentation on the last day.
This was the first SPIC MACAY convention where children
experienced world heritage in the form of a Jazz workshop
by Danish artists: Jazz Explorer Trio led by Lars Moller
(saxophone), Thor Madsen (guitar) and Jonas Johansen
(drums).
The children also got to experience the music/theater/
art forms spanning from South, North, West, North-East
regions of India like Zikir Zari, Rasa Sankirtan, Sanjhi Paper
art, Bagh Printing, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Kathak,
Carnatic Hindustani music, Bharatanatyam etc. Each
afternoon there were concerts, performances, talks and
cinema classics screening - which gave opportunity for
children to interact with thinkers and makers of the society.
The Convention ended with overnight concerts and
performances by Shri Lalgudi GJR Krishnan, Vidushi Kapila
Venu, Sh. Sankaran Namboothiri, Sh. Mysore A. Chandan
Kumar.
On the last day of the convention the participants were taken
on Heritage tours and nature walks around Bangalore to
show its palaces, gardens, heritage structures, silk weaving
etc and they were gifted with specially designed ‘Treasure
of India’ map highlighting the art forms of India as their
parting gift.
STUDENT IMPRESSIONS
Riya Rachel Jacob a class 11 student of Pallikoodam
in Kottayam, Kerala, who was accompanied by her
biology teacher Smitha Nair, was part of the seven-day
intensive training workshops in Kamsale, a folk art from
Karnataka. Said Riya, I have been dancing and training
in Bharatnatyam since I was in class 4. My school gives
the training with the help of some teachers like Smitha
ma'am who herself is a Bharatnatyam dancer. I have
heard of Kamsale and do not what to expect. I'm sure it
will be a very pleasant experience.” Smitha was glad that
she will be able to stretch her dancing abilities.
Neehar Tiwari and Aditya Patil, students of DPS-Pune,
were part of puppetry workshop. We are musicans so
we initially thought of learning some music. But, we
don’t mind learning about puppetry too. It is something
new and we are glad to be here to learn about various
aspects of our culture, said Neehar.
There was also a lot of interest in the Jazz band Jass
Explorer Trio from Denmark, who had been invited for
the first time for a SPIC MACAY event.

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Some unique aspects
of this school convention:
• There were profile boards and rangolis for each
Intensive. Teachers of host school DPS-North,
researched for more than 3 months to come up with
a profile board for each artist by making customized
Tanjore paintings, Sanjhi paper art, saw dust masks,
dance mudras - the decoration was made by students
of DPS-North.
• Collage by participating schools – many participating
schools from across India brought collage by researching
on performing/intensive artists, some had created
collage even for SPIC MACAY. They were displayed
outside the auditorium.
• Exhibits - Sabarmati Ashram, Antiques, Clothes, Cultural
habits and Ornaments of India, touch sensitive musical
electronic prototypes - created by DPS teachers and
children.
• Treasures of India Map- A one of its kind map of India
that marks the origins of different performing art forms
of the country.
• SPIC MACAY History Timeline - marking the 40 year
journey of SPIC MACAY, a timeline board was created
with pictures, posters of land mark events.
• Metal Pin (SPIC MACAY eye) - a souvenir was given to all
students who would like to preserve it after convention.
The metal pin was also used to pin participants ID cards.
• Schedule Poster - One poster to describe the entire
schedule of convention.
• SPIC MACAY Module Posters – Colorful and catchy
posters to depict the significance of each module of SPIC
MACAY.
• Craft Standee – a humble attempt to acknowledge those
wonderful craft artists who are left out in main posters
in conventions.
• ISC 2017 App – to keep track of the schedule, mark the
favourite events, learn about the artists and live twitter
feed. This app was used by all the teachers of DPS,
outsiders and few media people too.
• Acknowledgement and Participants meet –
acknowledging all the DPS teachers and staff on their
contributions to make the event successful followed
by participants meet along with their respective state
volunteers on how to take forward the movement and
to collect feedback on convention. Children looked cute
sitting in groups wearing the ethnic wear that belongs to
their respective state on that day.
• Support Staff of DPS – Over 50 support staff used
to wake up at 2.30 am and start making hot water for
children with eucalyptus leaves, so that children don’t
fall sick.
• Security and Infirmary – A 24 hour infirmary with
doctor/nurse, ambulances was on standby to support
any emergency in the buildings.
• NO disposable plastics - Food was served in metal
plates, spoons, glasses and light nutrition in cups made
of leaf. Less wastage of food was ensured.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
4-7am 7 different yoga/ meditation
9am-12noon 30 intensives/ workshops of classical
music/ dance/ folk music/ dance/ crafts/
traditional painting
On 29 Dec, students present in front of
everyone whatever they have learnt in the
intensives
1-5pm Classic cinema screenings, world heritage,
folk performances, talks by eminent thinkers
6-9pm 2 concerts by the finest of India's classical
music and dance artists
29 Dec Overnight from 730pm-5am
30 Dec 13 different day-long heritage tours to
monuments of importance
ZERO FEE:
NO fee was paid for participation, stay, food or heritage trips.
METHODOLOGY:
Directness of Experience, High Quality, Consistency.
• The programme design places students in direct contact
with accomplished artists for the entire week.
• Their constant personal supervision helps percolate
values of discipline, humility, passion for the arts.
• Consistent exposure to the best artists gradually moulds
student choices to distil high quality presentations
from sub-standard populist ones, making them better
audiences.
AIM ETHOS:
• To make students aware about the variety of artistic
expressions in India and the depth in each of them of
thought, knowledge and wisdom. In the Convention
schedule, students experience the richness and diversity
of myriad cultures.
• To subtly introduce the young mind to transactionlessness,
something that India's sages and culture are known for. To
give without expecting to receive.
• To inspire young school students to embark on a
journey of self-discovery, rootedness.
• To awaken sensitivity towards others.

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I Strongly FEEL..
That unplanned things are the best that can happen to
you.
The year 2015 was when I got to know about the
movement, SPIC MACAY. One night we were just sitting and
talking about random stuff and my roommate told me that
there’s some convention happening at IIT Roorkee. Before
that day I had never heard of SPIC MACAY. So, just to see
and explore I applied for the same,
got selected and went to attend the
convention.
I had never came across anything
like this before where you get to
see the great masters performing
from so close. The routine of the
convention : yoga sessions, intensives
etc. everything was just amazing.
Moreover, I was excited about the
overnight concert because that was
something I had never experienced.
Those seven days actually gives you
the feeling of ‘ashram’, living away
from the materialistic world.
Even today, whenever I go through
the pictures of those wonderful times
in my mind, I ask myself, “what would
I have been in these three years, if
SPIC MACAY had not happened to me?” After coming back
to Delhi from the convention, I organised an orientation
session in my college and was glad to see the response.
This movement, Dr. Seth and the people you meet here,
always push you to do what you have never done earlier.
They bring you out of your comfort zone and that’s how
you are groomed.
I have often heard people saying that their first convention
was a turning point in their life. I often used to wonder
why or how? But now I realise it and believe me, it actually
is!
According to me “Touching the Intangible” is the perfect
term to describe SPIC MACAY.
This movement has refined me in the best ways and the
process is still continuing. It has inspired me to continue
with my classical dance, which I had left long back. It
has made me a better human, I’ve
started giving importance to minute
details, I now more clearly understand
what ‘‘selflessness’’ is because of the
concept ‘‘ Nishkam Seva’’.
I can now find happiness in little
things, like getting a “shabash” from
Dr. Seth can just make your day.
The Saturday meetings energise me
and actually prepare me to face the
challenges coming my way until the
next Saturday.
There was a time when I used to
think, “why should I do this. This is
not my job?” but this movement has
taught me to take up responsibilities,
understand the importance of
commitments because without this
there is no real qualitative growth.
I strongly feel that the person who has been associated
with this movement for a reasonable period of time
has definitely grown as a human being in more ways
than one.
SPICMACAY is one of the most precious things that
I have with me today. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to payback
to this movement .Words have limitations, You have to
experience SPIC MACAY to understand what I am trying to
convey.
“Practice being selfless. You end up getting more than
you anticipate when your soul is giving.
Alankrita Sharma from Delhi says SPIC MACAY is like Touching the Intangible!
”
This movement has refined
me in the best ways and the
process is still continuing. It has
inspired me to continue with
my classical dance, which I had
left long back. It has made me
a better human, I’ve started
giving importance to minute
details, I now more clearly
understand what ‘‘selflessness’’
is because of the concept of
‘Nishkam Seva’

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February 20186
Check It Out FOOD FOR THOUGHT
CONCEPTUALCORNER
There is a simple way of going
through life following the rules, and
there is a risky path that could give
high returns or high losses. This
is the day and age of the second
route. It is difficult to work in a set
framework like our forefathers.
However, with direct experience, it
becomes easier to sift truth from
untruth.
The tantric tradition makes us
experiment with all the negatives
and subsequently rise above them.
The only catch is that a guru must
monitor the process so that one does
not get trapped.
Sri Ramakrishna himself practiced
the disciplines of tantra under the
guidance of a female guru named
Brahmani. He told his foremost
disciple Swami Vivekananda that he
had read too much and experienced
too little to find the truth. In other
words, he was telling him to 'check it
out'!
Unfortunately, true gurus are hard
to come across these days. Hence we
have to delve within for direction.
One has to develop the inner strength
through yoga and meditation while
checking out the pleasures of the
series. This acts as an anchor and
controls our ship when it is being
buffeted in this path it is very easy to
be swept away.
So, do try out new things but never
forget that you have to rise above
every experience. There is a saying
that the path to heaven is through hell.
Don't be afraid. Only prepare yourself
to navigate the hell part of it.
By Dr Kiran Seth
Staying Away From 'Gifts' of Abuse
There was once a great warrior in Japan. His reputation
extended far and wide throughout the land and many
students gathered to study under him. Though quite old, he
was still adept at martial arts and, despite his age, the legend
was that he could defeat any adversary.
One afternoon, a young warrior, known for his complete lack
of scruples, arrived in the village. The young warrior had
never lost a fight. Along with his strength, he had the ability
to spot and exploit any weakness in an opponent. He would
wait for his opponent to make the first move, thus revealing
a weakness, and then would strike with merciless force and
lightning speed.
The young warrior had heard of the old master’s reputation
and was determined to be the first man to defeat the invincible
great master. The brash young warrior challenged the old
master to a fight. Much against the advice of his concerned
students, the old master gladly accepted the challenge.
All villagers eagerly gathered to witness the bout. As the two
squared off for battle, the young warrior began to hurl insults
at the old master. He threw dirt and spat in the master’s face
and tried his utmost to goad and incite the master to make
the first move. He even insulted him and his ancestors but the
old warrior merely stood there motionless and calm.
After many hours of trying, finally, as the sun set, the young
warrior started feeling exhausted and humiliated. Gradually
comprehension dawned on him and he knew that he was
defeated so he bowed before the master and, feeling shamed,
he left the village.
Disappointed that the master had received so many insults
and provocations without giving it back, his students
questioned him, “How could you bear such indignity...? Why
didn't you use your sword and fight the insolent youth...?
It would have been better if you lost the fight instead of
displaying such cowardice in front of us all...?”
“If someone comes to you with a gift, and you do not accept it,
to whom does the gift belong...?” asked the master.
“To the giver, the one who tried to give the gift,” replied his
students.
“The same goes for envy, anger and insults,” said the master,
“If you do not accept these gifts of abuse, invective and insults,
they continue to belong to the one who delivers them.In the
end it is you who will win and not the one who insults... q
CONCEPTUAL CORNER

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IN MEMORIAM
PYARELAL WADALI
The shocking news of the passing
away of Sh. Pyarelal Wadali,
the younger one of the world
renowned duo of the Wadali
Brothers, on March 9, 2018 has
left his innumerable admirers
devastated.
Famous for their Punjabi Sufi
Music, the Wadali Brothers,
Puran Chand and Pyarelal sang Punjabi folk like the
heartrending Heer to Kafi and from ghazal to bhajans with
equal ease. Trained as classical singers of Patiala gharana,
their intricate improvisations and exhilarating rhythm in
whatever they sang, vouched for their training. When we
listen to thumri Pahadi, “Yaad Piya Ki Aaye..”, immortalised
by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, recorded in their voice,
we get a sense of their classical training in this challenging
gayaki.
Their father, Thakur Das Wadali, compelled Puranchand
to learn music. Puranchand studied music from celebrated
masters like Pandit Durgadas and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali
Khan of the Patiala Gharana. Pyarelal was also trained by
his elder brother, who he considered his guru and mentor
up till his death.
The first thing any one got hooked to when they first met
these brothers was their childlike simplicity. They opened
the conversation in most unassuming manner “Dua
Fakeeran, raham Allah - we are just the devotees who sing
as Dua and the rest of it is His grace.”. It was Pyarelal who
always explained whatever his elder brother and Guru
Puran Chand said in Punjabi.
Born in the village of the Sikh Guru Arjan Dev, Guru
Di Wadali, near Amritsar, in 1943, they got musical
atmosphere at home from childhood. Their father initiated
them into music and himself used to sing Sufiana Kalam
with musicians visiting their home quite often. Realising
the importance of proper classical training, their father sent
the elder son Puran Chand to Amritsar to learn classical
music under the tutelage of Durgadas, a disciple of Us. Bade
Ghulam Ali Khan. Pyarelal had a hearty laugh and shared,
“My father wanted him (Puran Chand) to learn classical
music but his heart was in ‘Akhade-bazi’ (wrestling). It
was the Sufi saint Baba Sadiq Shah of the Chishtia Silsila
who lived in the nearby village Nimetung, who told my
brother that he had a good voice and he should concentrate
on learning music; when he took it seriously. He not only
learnt classical music himself but trained me too, otherwise
I was happy singing, dancing and taking part in the local
Ramlila.” If Puran Chand was the heavyweight in more ways
than one, Pyarelal complemented him with his light touch.
Following the popular trend of jugalbandi those days,
they also started singing together but when they went to
participate in Harballabh Mela in Jallandhar in 1975, they
were not given a chance. Disheartened, they started singing
for the Almighty at the nearby temple. Luckily, just by sheer
chance, the AIR station director RK Bhatia was passing by,
he heard and took us to the radio station where we were
straight away given the grade 'B high', when we didn’t
even know what this grade business was all about It was
followed by the Doordarshan contract, and after that there
was no looking back. Pyarelal recounts this story.
On his interest in Sufi music, he would often remark, “Jab
tak bika na tha, koi poochhta na tha/ Toone mujhe kharid
kar anmol kar diya.” It was their spiritual Guru Baba Mastan
Shah, who lived in Katib village near Wadala, who asked
them to take up singing the Sufi Kalam and blessed them.
Known to break into meaningful couplets, Pyarelal would
explain his association with his guru as “jo baat dava se
ban na sake, woh baat dua se hoti hai / Jab kamil Murshid
milta hai, tab baat Khuda se hoti hai!”
He reiterated folk music and culture comes from Sufi
philosophy only. In love with the folk tales of Heer-Ranjha,
Sassi-Punnu, Mirza Sahiban, Kaafi, he related them to
poetry of Baba Bulleh Shah, Khwaja Ghulam Fareed and
Sultan Bahu. Pyarelal would often relate these stories in
between performances. It was his way to strike a chord
with audience. Instead of sitting on a pedestal, he would
give a hand to listeners and take them along on esoteric
ride of ragas.
The Wadali Brothers had a rich repertoire of classical
compositions (bandish) too but they chose to sing folk and
devotional Sufi music because their heart and soul dwelled
there. They complimented each other with the allure of
melody and rhythm. Their voice textures were different but
together they created a ripple effect that would keep the
audience swayed for hours.
Both the brothers also found popularity in Hindi cinema
through soulful numbers like Dard Marya.. in Pinjar, Rangrez
Mere.. in Tanu Weds Manu, and Ik Tu Hi Tu in Mausam. “Tu

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Dharamshi Shah was married but had no children. His
funeral procession was an unprecedented one for the
country and the world, more than 150 female students
of Shah danced around his body at his dancing school
before giving him farewell. He treated his students like
his children. His funeral pyre was lit by one of his students
Jigar Bhatt who also performed the last rites.
He is survived by his 93-year-old wife Javerben, who
teaches music at their Kalakshetra Dance and Music school,
affiliated to Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
Kalamandalam Geethanandan
Kalamandalam Geetanandan was
an acclaimed Ottanthallul artiste
who passed away on of January
28, 2018. He was just 57-years-
old. He collapsed on stage in the
middle of an act at Avittathur, near
Irinjalakuda. He was given first
aid and rushed to the hospital, but
could not survive.
Geethanandan was born on April
15, 1961 at Kothachira village of
Palakkad district in Kerala as the
son of Kesavan Nambeesan and Savithri Bramani Amma.
Thullal, a solo performance, based on poetry that combines
dance and recitations, is one of the oldest art forms of
Kerala. It has origins in the Natya Shastra, belonging to
the 2nd century B.C. Thullal in local dialect means to jump
and performers in colurful costumes and heavy makeup
perform while reciting the verses.
Geethanandan received intense tutelage under
Kalamndalam Divakaran Nair in 1970s. He comes from a
family deeply involved in performing arts, and thus had
an early exposure to art. He began learning the art from
his father. He had his first performance at the age of 9. He
has performed more than 5,000 stage shows. As a dancer
Geethanandan had an inclination towards thishra, mishra
and khanda natas.
He became the teacher of Ottanthullal at Kerala
Kalamandalam in 1983 and remained the head of the
department for over 25 years. He started grooming students
for the district and state-youth festivals. He has also headed
the Thullal faculty in the Kerala Kalamandalam. He has
trained about 600 students from different parts of India.
He was driven by his sheer determination to promote the art
form with which he had been associated since he was young.
IN MEMORIAM
Mane Ya Mane”, which they sang for Coke Studio also found
immense popularity among youngsters.
One can not imagine one without the other. Let us pray
and hope that the heartbroken elder brother keeps his
departed younger brother alive.
Dharamshi Shah
..continued on page 18
Sh. Dharamshi bhai Shah a noted Kathak exponent passed
away on the December 9, 2017, at the age of 98 in Bhavnagar.
He was suffering from respiratory complications.
He was born on April 5, 1921 in Mandvi, Gujarat in a
Jain family. His parents died when he was still young.
He later came to Bhavnagar where he was admitted to
Dakshinamurti School. In 1935 when Uday Shankar visited
Bhavnagar, Shah was overwhelmed by his scintillating
performance and thus decided to become a dancer himself.
He studied at Santiniketan under the tutelage of
Ravindranath Tagore and at Udayshankar Centre (Almora).
Shah also learnt Bharatnatyam from Kunjnayak Valankada
(Malabar), Odissi from Sunderlal Kelucharan Mahapatra
and Raghunath Dutt. Experts consider his mastery over
four main classical dance styles of India as a “rare
achievement”.HecompletedhisstudiesinKathak(alankar)
from Gandharv Mahavidyalaya Mandal in 1963. He was a
pioneer in Gujarat in many ways. In 1940s, when a male
classical dancer in the Indian society was unthinkable and
frowned upon he chose to learn kathak from Pt. Sunderlal
Gangani of Vadodra. He pioneered the dance form in 1941,
at a time when it was not at all popular in Gujarat.
Much later, in 1989, he was awarded the Gaurav Puraskar
by the Government of Gujarat. He had also entered into
'Limca Book of Records' for being the oldest dance teacher
at the age of 96 in 2015.
In 1945 he set up his Kalakshetra dance and music school
in Bhavnagar with just one student. In 1985 the parents of
his students collected 1.5 lakhs rupees to build a spacious
hall so that he could teach dance more comfortably.

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KERALA
As part of North Kerala circuit, Saraswathi Veena Lec Dem
was held at Sukritham Home for (abandoned) Girl children
on February 5, 2018. The children immensely enjoyed
the prog and interaction with the distinguished artistes
Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh, Shri Jayachandra Rao and Shri
Pramath Kiran.
STATE CONVENTION AT KOCHI
The annual State Convention of Kerala was held at Rajagiri
Centre for Business Studies, Kakkanad, Kochi from
January 26 to 28, 2018. About 400 students, teachers,
volunteers from across educational institutions in Kerala
particiapted in it.
The three day event was inaugurated by state's Water
Resources minister, Mathew T Thomas while the inaugural
concert was given by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia (flute) and
Smt. Sujata Mohapatra (Odissi).
During the convention, there were Lec-Dems, Folk dances,
Workshops on Carnatic music, Odissi, Koodiyattam,
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Kathakali, Hindustani music, Mohiniyattam, Pottery,
Kerala mural painting, Cherial painting, and saw dust mask
making, besides talks and yoga sessions by eminent artists.
Traditional art forms like Eddaka, Chakyarkoothu and
Panchavadyam were prominently showcased.
On the second day we had performances by Dr L
Subramanium (Carnatic Violin) and Smt. Meenakshi
Srinivasan (Bharatanatyam). While Us. Shahid Parvez
(Sitar) performed on the final day.
The valedictory function on the last day was presided over
by Rev. Dr. Mathew Vattathara CMI, Director Rajagiri Group
of Institutions. Dr Sreeram Venkitaraman IAS, Director,
Training and Employment Department, Kerala, spoke on
the need for reaching out to the youth through cultural art
forms and maintaining an internal and external harmony
by the youth. Dr Kiran Seth appreciated the efforts and
selfless service of the volunteers.
Cochin Shipyard also announced it’s future finacial
support of R10 lakh for SPIC MACAY for reaching out to 60
government Schools by various cultural art forms.
DELHI
Delhi/NCR chapter successfully completed its VIRASAT
2017 series on December 29. There were week-long
Virasats at IIT-Delhi, JNU, Jamia Hamdard, New Era
Public School-Mayapuri and Dwarka branch.
These series saw performances by maestros like Pt.
Rajan-Sajan Mishra, Us. Sultan Khan, Su. Uma Sharma,
Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt, Pt. Rajendra Gangani, Pt Ronu
Majumdar, Smt Ranjana Gauhar, Su. Malavika Sarukkai,
Mysore Brothers, Smt Bombay Jayashree, Smt Geeta
Chandran, Sh. Suraj Nambiar, Smt Bharat Shivaji, Us
Wasifuddin Dagar among many others.
In the Folk category there were some beautiful performances
by Smt Parvati Baul (Baul Geet), Chinibas Mahato (Purulia
Chau), Smt Teejan Bai (Pandavani) and Gurbani by
Sh. Alankar Singh.
Although many we had classical programmes highlighting
different dance, music and instrumental forms, we also
had workshpos on Pictorial Calligraphy, Kathak, Theatre
and Mindfulness Meditation. There were also Heritage
Walks to National Gallery of Modern Art, Tuglakabad
Fort, Ghalib ki Haveli in Chandni Chowk and Purana Quila.
This module has been a great learning experience for
students.

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STATE NEWS
FEST 2018
The FEST 2018 in DELHI/NCR also begain in January and
will conclude with World Dance Day on April 29, 2018.
Programmes held so far include are: Smt Sharon Lowen
[Odissi] at Amity Intl School.NOIDA, Sh. Jayateerth Mevundi
[Vocal] at Bal Bharti, NOIDA, Smt Gauri Diwakar [Kathak]
at Ramjas School, Pusa Road, Smt Geeta Mahalik[Odissi]
at Ahlcon Intl chool, Mayur Vihar. Folk: Smt Sonia Shrisat
[Fado] at Vasant Valley School.Vasant Kunj. Colleges: Shri
Jayateerth Mevundi [Vocal] at IIT, Smt Madhavi Mudgal
[Odissi] at Hansraj College. Delhi Univ., Smt Gauri Diwakar
[Kathak] at Lady Irwin. Folk: Bhai Manohar Singh [Gurbani}
at Maharaja Agrasen College,Vasundhara Enclave.
MORNING RAGA AT INDIA HABITAT CENTRE
As part of the collaboration
with India Habitat Centre, New
Delhi, since 2017, we have been
having a series of morning
concerts, every month, at the
very aesthetic amphitheatre
of the IHC. These are meant
to be the community outreach
programmes of the movement.
Under the series the first
concert for new year was given by Sh. Salil Bhatt
(Satwikveena) on Jan 21. This was followed by Smt Shruti
Sadolikar (Hindustani Vocal) on February 18 while the
next one will be by Us. Irshad Khan (Sitar) on March 4 .
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15th
YAMINI HELD AT IIM-BANGALORE
A wonderful and memorable 'Yamini' overnight was held
at IIM Bangalore, on the eve of the 69th Republic Day of
India. This happened to be the 15th edition of 'Yamini' at
IIM Bangalore that started in 2004.
Shri Kadri Gopalnath kicked off the proceedings with
an enticing Saxophone concert. It was pleasing to hear
some of the chaste Carnatic ragas like Naasikabhushani,
Bahudari, etc., while also playing some famous pieces like
NagumomuGanaleni (Abheri), Raghuvamsa Sudha (Kadana
Kutoohalam). It was so nice of Sangitha Kalanidhi Vidushi
Kanyakumari to have agreed to accompany him on the
Violin and add beauty to the concert. Percussion trio of
Vidwans Patri Satish Kumar (Mridangam), Rajendra
Nakod (Tabla) and Rajashekar (Morsing) made the
concert very complete and a fabulous start to the overnight.
Smt. Prabha Atre gave a soulful performance, with able
vocal support from her students. Accompanying her on
the Tabla was Pt. Ravindra Yavagal and on Harmonium was
Shri Vyasmurti Katti, who did a brilliant job in enhancing
the level of her concert.
Raags ShyamKalyan and Kalavathi were absolutely a treat
to the listeners, despite her bad throat.
Shri Kottakkal Chandrasekharan and team presented the
Kathakali play titled Kalyana Sougandhikam. It was amazing
to see varied expressions, depicted beautifully, with able
support from musicians. The vocalist was outstanding -
generally rarely seen at such level in dance concerts. The
story was about Bhima, Panchali and Hanuman and all
characters did extraordinarily well. It was a tad long, but
was well received.
Pt. Nayan Ghosh presented a soulful Bageshri and a
beautiful Kausi Kaanada. We know he is a master of both
Sitar and Tabla, but the audience were pleasantly surprised
to listen to his voice too, as he briefly sang the Bhajans that
he played in the end, to let the audience know the lyrics
and their meaning! Pt. Ravindra Yavagal was brilliant as
always.
Vidwan T M Krishna started the concert at 5:30 AM on the
Republic Day, with a composition of Shyama Sastri. Amba
Kamakshi, in a chaste Carnatic ragam Bhairavi. His languid
style of singing while demonstrating his rich voice in three
octaves, his classicism in presenting Niraval and Swaras,
kept audience awake and attentive even in the chilling cold.
He followed it up with compositions in RaviChandrika,
Desh - Kapi and Chakkani Rajamargamu in Kharaharapriya
served as a main piece. Vidwans H N Bhaskar (Violin),
Anirudh Athreya (Khanjira) and Chandrasekara Sharma
(Ghatam) played softly following TMK very well, in
enhancing the beauty and melody of the concert.
The attendance was really great, with close to 1500 people
seen in the first two concerts. It is in these moments, that
we feel all our efforts are indeed paying off well. There were
more than 500 people attending the whole night concerts
and a lot of people turned up even in the extremely chilling
cold at 5 AM to attend TMK's concert. We had more than
700 people at the end of the Yamini overnight.
The IIMB student volunteers took good care of the artistes.
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The chapter is glad that the event has indeed become one of
the most famous music and dance events in Bengaluru city.
We also had a veteran Violinist from Mysuru, Sri H K
Narasimhamurthy and another senior Violinist from
Bengaluru, Sri H K Venkatram attending the early morning
concert of TMK. There were many other musicians and
renowned critics from Bengaluru present for the first two
concerts. A lot of the students of music were there too,
which was satisfying to see.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped, the amazing
IIMB students who executed the event very well and the
IIMB administration for all the support! We were also able
to raise funds locally with the help of SPIC MACAY IIMB
chapter.
Report by Kausal
MADHYA PRADESH
After a wonderful first half of the academic year between
01 April 2017 and 30 September 2017, the volunteers of
the Indore chapter continued to reach out to the students
of educational institutions in and around Indore inspiring
students by arranging more lecture-demonstrations by
eminent artists.
Between 09 October 2017 to 12 October 2017, Smt. Uma
Nambudripad Sathya Narayanan, renowned exponent
of Bharatanatyam performed at New Digambar Public
School, Indore, Cantonment Board Girls Higher Secondary
School, Mhow, The Shishukunj International School,
Indore, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore, Gokuldas Public
School, Khargone, Institute of Management Studies, Devi
Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth
Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, and Acropolis Institute of
Technology and Research, Indore. She was accompanied
by Sh. Venakata Subramanian on the Mridangam, Mysore
Sangeeta on vocal, Smt. Sri Lakshmi on the Violin and Smt.
Vidya Ravindran Anand on Nattuvangam.
On 14 November 2017, Sh. Bhuvanesh Komkali,
(Hindustani vocal) performed at Kendriya Vidyalaya,
Barwani and between 15 November 2017 to 17 November
2017, he conducted a workshop at Vivekanand Vidya Vihar,
Dhamnod that was attended by two groups of students;
each group comprising of 30 students. The workshop
concluded with a demonstration by the participants of the
two groups and a lecture-demonstration by Shri Bhuvanesh
Komkali. He was accompanied by Shri Sagar Patokar on the
Tabla and Shri Abhishek Shinkar on the Harmonium.
On 30 January 2018, Smt. Shovana Narayanan, world
renowned Kathak exponent performed at the Shishukunj
International School, Indore, and on 31 January 2018, she
performed at SAGE University, Indore, and Kasturbagram
Rural Institute, Indore. She was accompanied by Shri
Shakeel Ahmed Khan on the Tabla, Shri Madho Prasad on
Vocals, and Shri Azhar Shakeel on the Violin.
On 27 February 2018, Sh. Rupak Kulkarni, eminent
Flute maestro performed at Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth
Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, and Institute of Management
Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. On 28
February 2018, he performed at Gyanodaya School, Mhow
and Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore. He
was accompanied by Shri Ramendra Singh Solanki on the
Tabla.
All the programs were highly appreciated and also received
extensive print media coverage.
The volunteers of the Indore chapter are communicating
with educational institutions to inspire students to
participate in the Gurukul Anubhav Scholarship Scheme
2018 and in the International Convention at IIT, Kharagpur.
The planning for the activities from 01 April 2018 in cities
and towns coordinated by Indore chapter has also begun.
Report by Neal Jain
TELENGANA
It was a very eventful third quarter in the year 2017-18 for
SPIC MACAY in the state of Telangana.The month of October
2017 started with the visit of Dr. Kiran Seth to Hyderabad. A
meeting of volunteers of Hyderabad Chapter was organized
at Saptaparini, Banjara Hills on 7th October to work towards
revival of weekly meetings and increase the volunteer
base. On 8th October a meeting with IIT Kharagpur
Alumni was organized at Saptaparni to discuss the 6th
International Convention scheduled at IIT Kharagpur in
June 2018.
CHERIYAL PAINTING WORKSHOP: From 1st to 3rd
November 2017 a Cheriyal painting workshop was
conducted at Nishulk Prabhat High School, Khairatabad,
Hyderabad by Dhanalakota Nageshwar and Smt.
Dhanalakota Padma.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PROGRAMS AT
WARANGAL: Kuchipudi dance artiste Smt. A. Bala Kondal
Rao from Visakhapatnam accompanied by Sh A. Aditya
Buli Brahmam (Vocal), Sh. A. Ananda Srihari (Mridangam)
and Sh. A. Satya Vishal (Violin) performed at S.R. Institute
of Technology and National Institute of Technology (NIT),
Warangal on 8th November.
NODAL CENTER (KHAIRATABAD): Khairatabad chapter
was inaugurated on 9th November 2017 at Nishulk Prabhat
High School with the screening of the film 'Ustad Bismillah
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Khan ' produced by FILMS DIVISION, Government of India.
A Volunteer talk 'Experience with Ustad Bismillah Khan in
SPIC MACAY was also held on the same day.
MEETING AT RASHTRAPATI NILAYAM: Volunteers of
Hyderabad Chapter met Honourable President of India Sh.
Ram Nath Kovind on December 26, 2017. The President
was invited to inaugurate the 6th International Convention
at IIT Kharagpur in June 2018. He was also informed of the
Cheriyal painting workshops and Workshop Demonstration
Series conducted in government schools in Telangana.
HYDERABAD CIRCUIT: The program circuit of Hindustani
vocalist Sh. Jayateerth Mevundi accompanied by Sh. Omkar
Suryavanshi (Tabla) and Su. Haripriya Patil (Harmonium)
started on 23rd November and went on till 25th November
at Glendale Academy, IT Hyderabad, Aga Khan Academy,
MCRHRD Institute, Manthan International School and
Telangana Social Welfare Residential School and Junior
College for Girls
MEETING THE GOVERNOR: Volunteers of Hyderabad
chapter met His Excellency Sh. E.S.L. Narasimhan, Governor
of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on 16th November and
thanked him for having agreed to chair the Advisory Board
for the State chapter. A brief on all ongoing activities and
future programs was presented, followed by the release of
'Morning Raga' poster.
Later Dr. Kiran Seth and volunteers of Hyderabad
Chapter again met His Excellency Sh. E.S.L. Narasimhan,
on December 16, 2017. His Excellency was apprised of the
Cheriyal painting workshops, Workshop Demonstration
Series in Government Schools and all forthcoming activities
of SPIC MACAY in the State of Telangana.The formation of
the proposed Advisory Board was discussed and a formal
request for financial assistance for ongoing activities of
SPIC MACAY was also made.
MORNING RAGA PROGRAM: A series of meetings were
started to plan a one of its kind 'Morning Raga' recital,
scheduled at 6.00AM, in the city. Many doubts were raised
by stakeholders if there could be an audience so early in
the morning. The program was nevertheless held on 26th
NovemberattheTelanganaStateMuseumAmphitheatre
in Public Garden premises. The artiste for the first Morning
Raga program was Hindustani vocalist Sh. Jayateerth
Mevundi. He was accompanied on the Harmonium by Ms.
Haripriya Patil and on the Tabla by Sri. Omkar Suryavanshi.
WORKSHOP DEMONSTRATION SERIES: Kathak dance
artiste Smt. Vidha Lal accompanied by Zaki Ahmad
(Vocal) and Zakir Hussain (Tabla) conducted Workshop
Demonstration Series in 10 government and government
aided schools in and around Hyderabad. These programs
were conducted from 4th to 8th December 2017 at
Zilla Parishad High School (Kondapur, Serilingampally,
Kothaguda, Gachi Bowli) Madapati Hanumantha Rao Girls
High School, Government High School (Musheerabad,
Vijaynagar Colony, Masjidia), Government Girls High
School-Red Cross and Nishulk Prabhat High School.
WARANGAL: Odissi dance artiste Janhabi Behera from
Bhubaneswar accompanied by Haripriya Swain (Vocal),
Agnimitra Behera (Violin) and Budhanath Swain (Mardala)
conducted Workshop Demonstration Series in 10
government and government aided schools in and around
the Warangal. These programs were conducted from 11th to
16th December’ 2017 at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya
(Hasanparthy), Government High School Warangal (Krishna
Colony, Kareemabad,Narendra Nagar, Rangasaipet Girls
School), Government High School Hanamkonda (Practicing
High School, Markazi, Shyampet Jagir, Waddepally.
MEETING AT MCRHRD INSTITUTE: Dr. Kiran Seth and
Volunteers of Hyderabad met Sri B.P Acharya I.A.S., Director
General-MCRHRD Institute to strengthen the existing tie-up
between SPIC MACAY and MCRHRD Institute. A suggestion
was initiated to work with the Government Schools in
nearby locations with the support of MCRHRD Institute. A
proposal to initiate Workshop Demonstration Series in all
31 districts of Telangana State with the financial support of
respective District Collectors was also discussed.
Report by Kona Lakshmi
2 DAY FEST IN ASSOCIATION WITH
AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The Airports Authority of India, in collaboration with
SPIC MACAY, organized a two-day long Indian Classical
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dance and music festival in New Delhi. The event at Nehru
Park was aimed at preserving and promoting the cultural
identity of India.
On the first evening, the audiences were mesmerized by
enthralling performances by noted 'Kuchipudi' dancers
Raja and Radha Reddy. They were later joined on stage
by Yamini and Bhavna Reddy who with their performances
showcased various tales from Hindu Mythology.
This was followed by Kathak performances by dance group
of Pt. Birju Maharaj. The group of dancers from all ages
mesmerized the audiences by presenting tales from Lord
Krishna's days in Vrindhavan. Maharaj ji also spoke to the
audience regarding the different kinds of Rhythms and
soon gave a solo performance.
On the second day of the event, noted classical musicians
including Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and
vocalist Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra enthralled the
audiences.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is committed
towards fostering the exchange of traditional Indian
values and to generate awareness of the cultural
traditions and heritage of India.
MUSIC IN THE PARK, DELHI
Aur raga sab bane baraati, Dulha raga Basant / Madan-
Mahotsava aaj sakhi ri, vida bhayo Hemant.” It was Pt. Jasraj
invoking the bridegroom ‘Basant’ who was hailed by all
other ragas attending his glamorous wedding. To herald the
spring season after the winter break, Music in the Park
concerts resumed in the Capitalwith a bang on February 4.
Hundreds of music lovers thronged at the Nehru Park,
blooming with colourful flowers to listen to the long
awaited concert that opened with the sitar recital of
Pt. Kushal Das, the melodious maestro of Maihar gharana.
Opening with a detailed aalap, jod and jhala in raga Puriya
Dhanashree, he played a vilambit (slow) and a drut (faster)
gat composition set to slow and the medium tempo Teen-
Tala in the traditional way. The laraj-kharaj ka kaam during
the mandra aalap, so specific to his gharana, was played
with striking grit and rich texture.
Ram Kumar Mishra on tabla gave a certain flair to his slow
composition too, which is usually submerged in his calm and
composure. His command on meend enabled the competent
sitarist to express his deepest emotions. The rhythmic play
alsoprovidedamilddistinctiontohiselaborationoftheraga.
The drut gat studded with a variety of taan patterns reached
the jhala in fast speed but unlike his usual performances,
the instrument could not maintain the desired musicality
and became chaotic. The chilly weather again may be the
reason for the strings getting off tune.
Pt. Jasraj, who has touched the 88th milestone of age last
month had no traces of tiredness when he reached the
lowest reaches of mandra saptak during aalap or touched
the taar pancham and the ati taar shadja during the
sturdy taans of his Khayal compositions. Opening with the
disturbing bandish, “Bhayo mann bairagi…” in Bihagda that
had dignity, poise and fine feeling of tension and repose,
he developed the raga phrase by phrase in an appealing
mosaic, while Shashank on flute underlined its beauty.
The Teentala composition “Eri Aali ri albeli” was vibrant
and colourful, where Ramkumar on tabla and Milind Patkar
on harmonium also got inspired by the octogenarian
vocalist.
The lovely composition of Kunwar Shyam “Dekho mori
rang mein bhigoye dari…” depicted the holi festival through
the colourful showers of taans, where Ratan Mohan and
Ankita would repeat the mukhada (opening phrase of the
composition)whilePanditjirevelledinavarietyofsargamand
aakar taans.
Then came compositions in Suha-Sughrai and Basant,
the much adored “Lal Gopal, gulal hamari ankhiyan mein
jin daro joo….” and the concluding “Om Namo Bhagawate
Vasudevaya…..” that mesmerised the audience like always,
bringing tears of joy and devotion in their eyes.
Courtesy: Smt Manjari Sinha, The Hindu
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BEYOND BORDERS
HONG KONG
Team Hong Kong started the New Year with a concert by
Pt. VishwaMohan Bhatt on Feb 8, 2018 at the prestigious
HKUST - HONGKONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY.
The Team led by Yosha and Viveik has kept the chapter
alive by organizing programmes regularly. Our volunteer
Dhanada Mishra of Bhubhaneshwar chapter, presently
at HKUST on a research project, was also instrumental in
getting the University to host the concert. His presence has
strengthened the chapter efforts.
This event was in partnership with TEAMWORK India,
who organized the Festival India By The Bay in
Hong Kong and invited Panditji for performances. We are
extremely grateful to them for supporting us by extending
the artists' stay to enable him to perform for university
students.
The program was conducted by the Centre for Arts of
the university which is headed by Dr Anna Kwong. They
organise regular programs around the year. This program
was scheduled during the lunch period between 1 PM
- 2 PM. The venue was the Art Hall. About 75 people -
mostly faculty and students and largely from non-Indian
background attended the program.
Pandit ji played raag Madhuvanti, Kesariya balam padharo
maare desh.. and ended with Meeting by the River. He
explained the music he played very well. Abhishek Mishra
on Tabla gave him able support. There was a very good
interaction with the audience at the end. The president
designate of the university Prof. Shyy also attended the
program and felicitated the artists.
Over all, it was a wonderful program. Between Viveik and
Yosha, they spent some of their own money taking care of
many incidental expenses although the University took
care of accommodation which was of very high quality and
satisfied the artists greatly.
SPAIN
First Indian cultural night organized
by SPIC MACAY in Barcelona
SPIC MACAY volunteers with the help of other student
volunteers and administrative representatives from Parc
Cientific de Barcelona (PCB), Institute for Research in
Biomedicine (IRB) and Institute for Bioengineering of
Catalunya (IBEC) successfully organized a Manipuri dance
performance on February 1, 2018 in Barcelona.
A Manipuri dance group, consisting of 9 artists headed by
group leader Ms. Laishram Bina Devi, gave a spectacular
performance. Second Secretary (Political, PIC), Ms. Sneha
Bahuguna from Embassy of India, Madrid, directors from
IRB, Prof. Joan J Guinovart, IBEC, Prof. Josep Samitier and
CEO from PCB, Ignasi Belda were the guest of honors for
the event.
The event was inaugurated by inviting the guest of honors
on stage to talk about the first collaborative event in
scientific park for the cultural mixup of researchers and
staff. Also, Ms Bahuguna introduced the group of artists
and spoke about the promotion of Indian cultural diversity
and heritage by the Indian Embasy, world-wide.
Sh. Dharmadas Sharma Gurumayum from the Manipuri
dance group initiated the dance performance by describing
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about Manipur, its art and culture and then about the
technical details of Manipuri dance. Different pieces of
Manipuri dance were performed one by one preceeded by
a very interesting and clear description about the way of
depiction and meaning, of the pieces.
On the whole, the performance was extraordinary and
the audience was extremely mesmerized. After the
performance, a vote of thanks was given to the artists by Ms.
Sneha by presenting a bouquet of flowers to the artists. At
the end of the event, all the collaborators, Indian Embassy,
ICCR, Casa de la India, student volunteers (Madhulika
Rai, Jery Joy, Aamir, Thomas Tom , Samyobroto Mukherjee,
Nimesh, Harishankar), the adminitrative volunteers, Sara,
Meritxell, Vienna, Pilar, Maria, Anna from IRB, IBEC and
PCB, were acknowledged.
Lastly, everyone was served Indian snacks and drinks. In
summary, it was a grand event which would be remembered
as the first cultural Indian dance evening in the scientific
parc of Barcelona. This is just the begning, as the parc
represents thousands of students and workers from various
cultures, and therefore, similar events would be organized
for other cultures in the future.
The success of this event would not have been possible
without the support of SPICMACAY India, Indian Embassy
in Spain and the Scientific Institutes.
In this case, all volunteers are working in scientific research
institutes (IRB, IBEC and PCB) Barcelona.
Scientific institutes have the space and money for scientific
conferences but a cultural exchange via art and music is
something unique in scientific institutes to organize the
event (not just money wise but also emotion wise).
This was an achievement for all the volunteers. The
administration and whole staff was also very happy even
as the director mentioned that this will be remembered as
the first unique cultural event night in Barcelona Scientific
Park.
Report by Madhukila Rai
UNITED STATES
SPIC MACAY-UVA (Virginia) organized a workshop and
concert, entitled 'Strings of India' on December 1 and
2, 2017. The event featured the talent of Sh. Apratim
Majumdar (sarod) who was accompanied on Tabla by Sh.
Amit Chatterjee.
The event featured an interactive workshop in which the
artists described their instruments, performed short
pieces, and took questions from the audience to facilitate
a learning experience. Majumdar displayed how multiple
taals can be present in one performance and can create
different moods.
The 'Strings of India' concert took place on December 2 from
6-7pm, there was a pre-concert reception which included
free Indian food and tea for the audience. The concert took
place in McLeod Hall auditorium, which was decorated to
create a warmer and more aesthetically Indian experience
for the audience. We are proud to announce that we had
a diverse audience of about 300 attendees comprising
students and faculty from UVA as well as community
members from Charlottesville, Richmond, and Northern
Virginia.
Students were an integral part of the planning and
organization of the event. There were 20 students who
took an active role in contacting the performers, gathering
funding, advertising for the event, as well as volunteering
at the event itself.
Community members contributed to the success of the
event by lending decorations, supplies, and providing a
home-cooked meal for the volunteers and artists following
the workshop on Friday.
I also would like to highlight the strong support and
guidance that the students received from faculty advisors
Professors Nomi Dave and Mayuresh Abhyankar, as well as
University staff members Jay Nottingham and Tom Rose.
The event would not have been possible without the
hard work of these volunteers and advisors. Our event
was a collaborative effort on the part of individuals and
organizations and it provided a unique experience for our
University.
Volunteers of UVA chapter with the performing aistes
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SPIC MACAY Tourism Ministry join
hands for an 'incredible' heritage series
U
nder a unique initiative by the Ministry of Tourism
together with SPIC MACAY, some of the foremost
artists of classical music, dance and folk are coming
together to create awareness about India's composite
heritage for the masses.
The Classical Heritage Series 2018 will have performances
over weekends at some of the most important tourist
destinations of the country- New Delhi, Varanasi and
Kochi.
All the performances will be held over weekends with
Classical Music recitals on the Saturdays, and Folk
performances on the Sundays. The performances will start
sharp at 7:00pm in Varanasi and at 6:00 PM in Delhi and
Kochi.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India supports
Indian culture, traditions, and heritage as a means to
promote tourism in the country. As such, the Ministry has
been one of the key supporters of SPIC MACAY for years.
INCREDIBLE INDIA- HERITAGE SERIES 2018
City Venue Date Name of Artist
DELHI Red Fort
6pm onwards

Arab ki Sarai,
Humayun’s
tomb -6pm
onwards
Sat, 10 Mar Ustad Shahid Parvez (Sitar) (Padma Shri)
Vid. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande (Vocal) (SNA)
Sun, 11 Mar Qawwali - Rampur Warsi Brothers
Baul Sangeet - Smt. Parvathy Baul
Sat, 17 Mar Dr. L. Subramaniam (Violin)(Padma Bhushan)
Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma (Santoor) (Padma Vibhushan)
Sh Umayalapuram K Sivaraman (Mridanga) (Padma Vibhushan)
Sun, 18 Mar Capital City Minstrels
Folk Light Classical - Smt. Malini Awasthi (Padma Shri)
VARANASI

Assi Ghat,
Ganga
8pm onwards
Sat, 24 Feb Pt. Bhajan Sopori (Santoor) (Padma Shri)
Pt. Rajan Pt. Sajan Mishra (Vocal) (Padma Bhushan)
Sun, 25 Feb Pung Cholom
Haveli Sangeet - Pt. Tarun Krishna Das
Sat, 24 Mar Hojagiri - Sh. Debasish Reang
Kabir Gayan - Sh. Prahlad Singh Tipanya
Sun, 25 Mar Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia (Flute) (Padma Vibushan)
Vid. Shruti Sadolikar Katkar (Vocal) (SNA)
KOCHI

Fort Cochin
6pm onwards
Sat, 10 Mar

Ustad Shujaat Khan (Sitar)
Vid. Shubha Mudgal (Vocal) (Padma Shri)
Sun, 11 Mar Ao Naga Choir
Theyyum
Sat, 17 Mar

Begum Parveen Sultana (Vocal) (Padma Bhushan)
Dr. Kadri Gopalnath (Saxophone) (Padma Shri)
Sun, 18 Mar

Bihu - Sh Ranjit Gogoi
Qawwali - Hyderabad Warsi Brothers (SNA)

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SRF Ltd. grants
substantial amounts for
extended Virasat series
We are delighted to inform that
the movement has recently
recieved a huge boost from
long time patron SRF Ltd., a
well known name in the field of
chemicals, textiles and packaging industry, for our efforts
of taking the maestros of Indian classical arts to every nook
and corner of the country. This is a result of the untiring
efforts by our senior volunteer Mrs. Rashmi Malik to garner
funds.
SPIC MACAY and SRF has now singed an MoU for two
financial years, following two project phases: a) Phase I
from November 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 and b) Phase
II - from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
For Phase I, SRF will release a sum of Rs 50 Lakh for around
100 lec-Dems while for Phase II, it will release another Rs 1
crore for another 200 lectures approx.
The states that shall host these activities will be Gujarat,
Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Rajasthan and
Uttrakhand. As per the understanding, the workshop
demos will be held in school while lectures and concerts
shall happen in colleges.
We are ever grateful to SRF and its chairman Sh. Arun
Bharat Ram for his belief and trust in SPIC MACAY and his
benevolence that shall help us in fulfilling our Vision 2020.
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He has played a major role in popularising Thullal. He was
also the first Ottanthullal artiste to perform in France in
1984. Geethanandan had also worked in the Malayalam
film industry. He made his big screen acting debut with
Kamaladalam, which had Mohanlalin the lead role, in 1992.
He also acted in films like Thooval Kttaram, Manasinakkare,
Narendran Magan Jayakanthan Vaga, among others.
He has been honoured with Kerala Sangeetha Nataka
Academy Award (2002), Kunchan Nambiar Thullal
Puraskaram (2003), Kerala Kalamandalam Award (2009)
and Kunhan Award, Government of Kerala (2002).
He is survived by his wife Shobana and children Sanalkumar
and Sreelakshmi, who are also Thullal artists.
Continued from Page 8
Geethanandan Passes Away
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'Kabir' performed at
Ranchi University on R-Day eve
The simplicity and wisdom of 15th century mystic saint-
poet Kabir's dohas have never been more relevant than in
today's fractured times.
Sh. Shekhar Sen, singer, composer, lyricist and actor, who
isalsotheSangeetNatakAkademichairperson,broughtthe
life and times of Kabir to life through his eponymous play,
Kabir, at Ranchi University's Aryabhatta auditorium on
January 25, 2018.
SPIC MACAY and Jharkhand State Art, Culture and
Tourism department jointly hosted the musical mono-act
play. Sh. Ashok Kumar Singh, director of the department,
said they are interested in organising such events in the
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West Zone Convention held at Pune
I
t was an honour for Delhi Public School, Pune to
usher in the New Year by hosting the Maharashtra state
convention and West Zonal meet of SPIC MACAY from
January 20 to 21, 2018. There were 193 participants
(71 Male and 122 Female) and volunteers from
across western India. Students were given a noteworthy
opportunity to observe and learn from maestros and
renowned artists, an experience that is both intense and
inspiring. They were also provided more than a peek into
India’s rich cultural tapestry with concerts, workshops,
talks, a cinema screenings and yoga sessions.
DAY 1, January 20
Soon after registration, the programme commenced with
the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Dr. Kiran Seth, Mr.
Arun Sahay, chairperson of SPIC MACAY, DPS Principal Mrs
Neelam Chakrabarty and young student participants from
SOS Bal Gram village. This was followed by the recitation of
the Shloka “AGNI DHOOTAM”. Students of DPS, Pune gave a
stellar performance of the “Ram Strotam”.
After this Mrs Chakrabarty extended a warm welcome to
Dr Kiran Seth and all the participants and volunteers. She
enumerated on Dr. Kiran Seth’s passion for the promotion of
Indian classical arts and his zeal to be a committed worker
at all times which inspires everyone. She added that the
Takshila Education society is also an ardent believer in
the philosophy of SPIC MACAY.
Dr Kiran Seth acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of
team DPS for hosting the programme. Dr. Seth reinforced
that the motto of this zonal convention was not only to
promote classical music but to facilitate young people
to introspect. He encouraged all to keep their gadgets
at bay for the period of the convention. At the end of the
orientation session, the coordinator of SPIC MACAY, Pune
chapter briefed the participants about the core values and
the do’s and don’ts of the event.
A healthy and nutritious lunch was relished by the
participants and the volunteers. Next was the screening of
Koi Sunta Hai, a documentary by Smt. Shabnam Virmani.
She is a filmmaker, singer and is part of the Kabir Project.
The film spoke about how the folk music of the great
poet Kabir intertwined with the life and music of the late
classical singer Kumar Gandharva.
The film resonated with the teachings of Kabir in the
melodious voice of Kumar Gandharva.
A number of workshops were planned for the convention:
The workshop on Hindustani Vocal was conducted by
Pt. Pushkar Lele. He is best known for his Kumar
Gandharva Style of gayaki. He introduced the participants
to the basic notes, saptak, the concepts of raga, laya-tala,
bandish, accompanying instruments and their role. He
highlighted the fact that “classical music “is not the correct
term to describe Hindustani music. It should be actually
called 'Kala Sangeet' or 'art music'.
The Warli painting workshop was conducted by Sh. Balu
Mhase. The Warlis are an indigenous tribes living in
mountainous as well as the coastal areas of Maharashtra-
Gujarat border and surrounding areas. The imagination
of the painter is important as they should have aesthetic
sense, love for nature, and trust in life, which is depicted in
the painting.
The third workshop was on Bharatanatyam that was
conducted by Smt Swati Daithankar from Nalanda Bani.
Smt Daithankar is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer. She
is also a double graduate from the University of Mumbai
in English literature as well as in Bharatanatyam. She
informed the participants about the branches of Abhinaya.
Post workshops, participants were served early wholesome
dinner followed by the eagerly awaited musical evening.
To epitomize the profusion of effulgence of music, the
evening began by lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Dr
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The first performance of the evening was by Pt. Pushparaj
Koshti (Sitar). Born in a musician’s family, Pt. Koshti is a
known sitar surbahar player. His rendering of aalap
Jod was meditative unique. Pt. Koshti was accompanied
by Sh. Vivekanda Kurangale on Pakhawaj and Sh. Ashish on
sitar. The deep and sonorous quality of his Sitar lended itself
perfectly to a melodic treatment. The artiste concluded
the evening by playing a gat in Raag Hamsadhwani, set in
chautaal. The audiences were enthralled by the euphonious
performance.
The second performance was a vocal recital by a young
Hindustani vocalist Smt Manjusha Kulkarni-Patil.
Manjusha is known for her Khayal. She was accompanied
by Sh. Sujoy Kundalkar on harmonium and Sh. Rohit
Majumdar on tabla, She started with Raag Bihag using bada
khayal, chota Khayal, the composition was “Madanadhan
re” followed by Tarana.
Gifted with a naturally high pitched and a melodious
voice, she enchanted the audience with recitation of ‘Raag
Sohni-bandish and tarana. Her Marathi Abhanag “Abhira
Gulal” immersed the audience in the spiritual nectar. She
concluded her performance with a Meera Bhajan in Raag
Bhairavi.
DAY 2, January 21
At dawn the participants woke up for an enriching Naad
Yoga – Yoga that deals with the sounds of the inner world
and Hathayoga – which includes the practice of postures
and breath control to energise the nadis. The goal was to
provide one with a balanced development of the physical,
mental and spiritual being to attain perfect harmony with
nature.
Later the participants contributed in Shramdaan which
means serving the society. They helped in cleaning the road
outside the school too.
Dr Kiran Seth conducted an appealing module for all where
he highlighted the importance of detailing to children. He
urged children to concentrate in whatever they do. He also
demonstrated the benefits of learning classical music at an
early age. He claimed that classical music could improve
concentration, memory and emotional intelligence.
After a sumptuous and a filling lunch, music aficionados
were left dazzled by a Flute recital by Pt. Rajendra
Kulkarni. Sh Kulkarni elucidated the audience by speaking
about ‘Dhun – ugam raag’ called Pahadi and concluded
the recital with a beautiful and lifting piece in Pahadi in
Taal Daadra. The musical session culminated leaving all
mesmerised and in awe of this living legend.
The Principal expressed her words of gratitude and
felicitated the artist with tokens of respect. All the
participants both young and old were gratified and
departed with a spirit of ecstasy.
by Abhijit Kulkarni

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fd vius vki dh vfHkO;fä ds fy, laxhr ftruk 'kfä'kkyh vkSj mlds tSlk dksbZ vU; ek/;e ugha gSA
lqeu Mwaxk

Sandesh
February 201822
vkSj xgjh le gS vkSj mUgksaus viuh [kqn dh dbZ cfUn'ksa cukbZ gSa]
ftUgsa 2004 esa mUgksaus viuh fdrkc jkx jpukatyh1 esa çdkf'kr
fd;k gSA bldh vxyh dM+h jkx jpukatyh2 dks 2010 esa çdkf'kr
fd;k x;k FkkA mudk igyk lkoZtfud çLrqfr 1977 esa gq;h Fkh]
tc mUgsa jkVªifr dk Lo.kZ ind vf[ky Hkkjrh; vkdk'kok.kh laxhr
çfr;ksfxrk esa çFke vkus ds fy, fn;k x;k FkkA
fHkM+s th cM+h xgjk;h ls fpUru djrh gSa rFkk og dykdkj vkSj
n'kZdksa ds chp xgjs ?kfuB laca/k gksus ij tksj nsrh gSa D;ksafd muds
vuqlkj xk;u iwjh rjg ls fujkdkj gS vkSj n'kZd laosnu'khyrk ls
tqM+ ldrk gS c'krsZ og [kqn dks laxhr ds vkuUn ls ,dkdkj dj
ysrk gSA jkx vkSj rky ls vutku gksus ds ckotwn bl fcanq ij Jksrk
Hkh dqN gn rd dykdkj ds #i esa jax tkrs gSaA
fHkMs+ th ,d lefiZr vkSj jpukRed xkf;dk ds lkFk lkFk egku
laxhrdkj Hkh gSaA 1985 esa fjyht gksus okys muds igys fjd‚fMaZx
,Yce ds nkSjku] mUgksaus jhne gkml] VkbEl E;wftd]
lksuh E;wftd] E;wftd VqMs] uojkt fjd‚MZ~l vkSj
;wfuolZy E;wftd lfgr fofHkUu cSujksa ds lkFk
dke djrs gq, bldks lkfcr fd;kA mUgksaus laxhr
dk;ZØeksa ds fy, d;h egk}hiksa ds ;k=k dh gS vkSj
iwjs fo'o esa lHkh çfrfBr laxhr lEesyuksa esa vDlj
çn'kZu fd;k gS] ftlesa iq.ks] egkjkVª esa lokbZ xa/koZ
laxhr egksRlo Hkh 'kkfey gSA
dchj ds Hktuksa ds fy, fHkM+s th dks fo'ksk yxko gS
vkSj og vius Hktuksa ds fy, gh fo'ksk #i ls tkuh
tkrh gSA og vDlj bl ij tksj nsrh jgrh gSa fd
laxhr dk mipkjkRed çHkko gS] k ;g /;ku vkSj
fparu ds xq.kksa ls ;qä 'kkfUr çnku djus okyk gS
vkSj blesa ,slk dqN rks gS tks var esa cgqr [kq'kh nsrk gSA
mudh ifjHkkkk gh ugha cfYd mudk çn'kZu] mudh çLrqfr vkSj mu
lHkh dh egÙkk Hkh laL—fr vkSj lkekftd lanHkZ ds vuqlkj fHkUu gksrh
gSA laxhr dks vyxvyx 'kSfy;ksa esa foHkkftr fd;k tk ldrk gS
vkSj fHkaMs th [k;kYk] Hktu vkSj Bqejh 'kSyh ls lacaf/kr gSaA fHkM+s th
fdlh volj vkSj i;kZoj.k ds ewM ds vuqlkj xkrh gSaA
Hkkjr jRu iafMr jfo'kadj ds 'kCnksa esa] fHkM+s u dsoy laxhr fo}ku
gSa cfYd mudks ,d lqanj vkokt ds lkFk Hkh bZ'oj us uokt+k gSaA eSaus
vf'ouh dks mudh fd'kksjkoLFkk ls O;fäxr :i ls tkurk gw¡ vkSj
mudks bl rjg dh ,d vn~Hkqr [k;ky~ xkf;dk ds #i esa f[kyrk
gqvk ns[kuk esjs fy, cgqr [kq'kh dh ckr gSA
mUgksaus Hkkjr ds mu 'khkZ ;qok dykdkjksa esa ls ,d gksus dh çfrBk
vftZr dh gS] ftUgksaus dbZ iqjkuh jpuk,a lh[kh gSaA og mu cksfy;ksa
ds ek/;e ls ftudksa mUgksaus ç;ksx fd;k gS] bl ijaijk dh Hkkouk
dks cjdjkj j[kus esa lQy jgh gSa vkSj lkFk gh mUgksaus fok; lkexzh
ij Hkh /;ku fn;k gSA
,slk ugha gS fd vf'ouh fHkMs+ th dsoy ,d mYys[kuh; dykdkj gksa cfYd
og ,d etcwr f'kf{kdk Hkh gSa vkSj mUgksaus lkaU;k dqyd.khZikV.kdj]
jsorh dker] Jqfr vacsMdj] lSyh vksd dY;k.kiqj vkSj f'kokuh gYnhiqj
tSlh çfrfBr f'k;kvksa dks fl[kk;k Hkh gSA ,d ;ksX; f'k{kd ds :i esa
og vius f'k;ksa dks viuk cs'kdherh le; nsrh gSa vkSj t;iqj xk;dh
dh le`) ijaijk dh fujarjrk dks vk'oLr djrh gSaA og bruh lgt
vkSj ljy gS fd dHkhdHkh] og ,d jkx ysrh gS vkSj vius f'k;ksa ds
lkFk feydj mlh ij dke djrh jgrh gSaA
gkykafd viuh xk;dh esa fHkM+s th fdlh [kkl i)fr dk ikyu ugha
djrh gSa fQj Hkh og bl ckr ds çfr lpsr jgrh gSa D;ksafd muds f'k;
lqurs le; blls cgqr dqN lh[krs gSaA og ;g Hkh tksj nsrh gS fd
muds f'k; rkuiqjk ds lkFk xk;sa ijUrq bysDVª‚fud rkuiqjk dks mudh
d{kkvksa esa vuqefr ugha gSA
og bruh fonqkh gS vkSj bruh ikjUxr gS fd yksx
mls ns[kdj dgrs gS fd jkx ds lkFk mudk tqM+ko
bruk uSlfxZd vkSj lgt gS tSls og [kqn gh laxhr
dk ,d vorkj gksaA mUgksaus 2013 esa çfrfBr iafMr
efYydktqZu ealwj iqjLdkj çkIr fd;k gSA mUgsa 2010
esa laxhr jRu vkSj 2011 esa lkaL—frd iqjLdkj çkIr
gqvkA og igyh efgyk fganqLrkuh xkf;dk Fkha ftUgsa
jkVªh; dqekj xU/koZ lEeku ls 2005 esa lEekfur
fd;k x;k FkkAfHkMs+ th] ftUgsa 2014 esa çfrfBr
laxhr ukVd vdkneh iqjLdkj ds fy, pquk x;k Fkk]
dgrh gSa] ^eqs tks dqN Hkh dguk gS] og laxhr ds
ek/;e ls O;ä gks tkrk gS] 'kCnksa ds ek/;e ls ugha]*
laxhr ds vykok] fdrkcsa i+uk mudk tquwu gS ftlus mUgsa ljy]
lqlaL—r vkSj ,d fouez balku gksus ds lkFk ç[;kr fo}ku cuk;k
gSA og iwjs ns'k esa ;k=k djus esa vkuan ikrh gSa] ysfdu dqN jkT;
muds fny ds T;knk djhc gSaA og viuh dyk vkSj laL—fr ds fy,
çfl) nf{k.k Hkkjrh; jkT;ksa ls çsfjr gksrh gSaA og eglwl djrh gS
fd caxky esa] yksx laxhr ds T;knk djhc gS vkSj vkRek ds ek/;e ls
laxhr dk vkuan ysrs gSa tcfd eqacbZ vkSj iq.ks esa yksx fny vkSj eu
ds lkFk laxhr dk vkuan ysrs gSaA
muds lkFkh dykdkj fHkM+s th dk cgqr lEeku djrs gS tSls fo[;kr
rcyk okndksa esa ls ,d iafMr fouksn ysys th] tks nks n'kdksa ls vfèkd
le; ls muds lkFk rcyk ctk jgs gSa] mudks I;kj ls nhnh dgrs gSaA
fHkMs+ th ds ,d vkSj egku gkeksZfu;e lgdehZ gSa fou;dqekj feJk
tks 15 ls vf/kd okksaZ ls muds lkFk gkjeksfu;e ctk jgs gSaA os dgrs
gSa] *vf'ouh th ds ikl ikjEifjd ewY;ksa vkSj çfrHkk'kkyh cqf) dk
vf}rh; la;kstu gSA*
fHkM+s th vDlj bl ij
tksj nsrh jgrh gSa fd
laxhr dk mipkjkRed
çHkko gS] ;g /;ku vkSj
fparu ds xq.kksa ls ;qä
'kkfUr çnku djus okyk
gS vkSj blesa ,slk dqN
rks gS tks var esa cgqr
[kq'kh nsrk gSA

Sandesh
23February 2018
GLIMPSES FROM all india kendriya vidyalaya project
HERITAGE SERIES 2018
Delhi Kochi Varanasi

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Team Sandesh
Editor : Anshuman Jain
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Takshila Educational Society
recognizes the invaluable efforts of SPIC MACAY in keeping
alive India’s rich cultural heritage. To support the movement
Takshila has taken the onus of publishing Sandesh.
It is one of SPIC MACAY's long standing outreach
programmes in Delhi- The Music in the Park series
which over the years has featured the finest of
performing artists of the country owing to which it has
attracted the attention of not only the connoisseurs
but also a large number of people who want to be
there to soak in the ambience. The effort of the SPIC
MACAY team is evident in looking after each minute
detail to make the event successful.
It also acts as a platform for increasing volunteer base
apart from students. The incident that I am reflecting
on happened at one such programme.
There was an enthusiastic, young reporter looking
for Kiran ji to have an interview with, just before
the programme. He was looking for him in the front
rows of the august gathering and then turned towards
the SPIC MACAY help desk where I along with some
dynamic student volunteers were present and asked
anxiously, Who and where is
Kiran Seth as I can not locate
him in the front rows...?
I smiled and told him to look
towards the entry point to the
person in faded jeans and kurta,
handing out 'Yellow Passes'
with a smile and also asking
those who recognized him to give some of their time
to the Movement.
He looked at me wondering if I was pulling his leg and
asked, Are you sure that's him?. I looked at the young
volunteers who also nodded to the journalist that it
was indeed Kiran ji. I said aloud, He is not only the
founder but also the 'first volunteer' of SPIC MACAY,
giving a lesson on how each aspect matters.
By Robinson
Inspiring by Example
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Ashwani Sharma
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Dalmia Manav Seva Trust
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