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Media Centre is the core sector for all the audio video documentation of all the research activities of all the divisions of the Centre and positions itself for a global multi-mode outreach. It has several thousand hours of audio visual material and over last half a decade transmitted some 200 hours of programme software through DD networks. The unit has well equipped linear and non-linear edit suite, skilled manpower. An auditorium, a bigger studio and well equipped audio-video library with viewing and listening counters are in making.

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PALI TIPITAKA CHANTING : ORAL TRADITION OF THERAVADA BUDDHISM – AN AUDIO-VISUAL DOCUMENTATION AT BODH GAYA (PDF)

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MAJOR IGNCA DOCUMENTATION

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1	KUDIYATTAM Guru Ammanur Madhav Chakyar	Guru Ammanur Madhav Chakyar is the last surviving exponent of Kutiyattam. The documentation includes demonstrations by the Guru and three Veshams - 'Ashokavankankam' (5 hrs) `Subhadradhananjayam' (5 hrs), and `Toranayuddham' (6 hrs), together with basic kriyas.	Ms. Saraswati Swaminathan	U-matic 18 hrs (in 5 parts)
2	KUDIYATTAM Parvati Viraham	Performance of Parvati Viraham by Guru Ammanur Chakyar	Ms. Saraswati Swaminathan	U-matic 2 hrs. 30 min.
3	KUDIYATTAM Bali Vadham	Performance of Bali Vadham by Guru Ammanur Chakyar	Ms. Saraswati Swaminathan	U-matic 1 hrs. 30 min.
4	ABHINAYA DARPAN interpreted by Acharaya Parvati Kumar	Acharya Parvati Kumar, a renowned Guru, has interpreted the text of Nandikesvara's 'Abhinaya Darpana', a seminal text book on dance, slokas from the text have been performed by the Guru's disciple.	Ms. Saraswati Swaminathan	U-Matic 2 hrs.
5	Abhinaya on the S'lokas of Adhyatma Ramayana	A Veteran exponent of the age-old temple dance tradition of Andhra Pradesh, Manikyamma Saride enacts the S`lokas of Adhyatma Ramayana through her powerful `Abhinaya	IGNCA	VHS 26min
6	THYAGESAR KURAVANJI by P. R. Thilagam	P.R.Thilagam, a well-known exponent of Thyagesar drama, dedicated to Lord Thyagaraja of Tiruvarur, has been documented by IGNCA. Thilagam, Now 73, belongs to the family of Tiruvarur temple musicians and is the grand daughter of Smt.Kamalambal who was the last performer of Thyagaraja Kuravanji at the Tiruvarur Temple.	Gopal Saksena	U-maitc 1 hr. 40 min.
7	MOHINIATTAM by Kalamandalam kalyanikutty Amma	Abinaya of Kalamandalam Kutty Amma a well known Mohiniattam Dancer was video documented by IGNCA, in 1989.	Ms. Saraswati Swaminathan	U-matic 2hrs. 20 min.
8	GITA GOVINDA, Kalakshetra Choreographed by Rukmani Arundale	Ballet, based on the famous Vaishnavite poet, Jaidev's Gita Govinda, performed by the artists of Kalakshetra.	S. Jayanthi	U-matic 2hr. 20 min.
9	GITA GOVINDA, in Manipuri Style, choreographed by Guru M. Amubi Singh	Guru Amubi Singh, a well known teacher of Manipuri classical dance, was instrumental in keeping the torch of Manipuri dance alight. He choreographed Jaidev's great work, Gita-Govinda in a dance drama form in Manipuri Classical style, presented by the artistes of Manipuri Jagoi Marup troupe.	Aribam Syam Sharma	U-matic 1hr. 30 min.
10	Old Gurus of NAT-SANKIRTANA of Manipuri	A documentation on the leading Old Gurus of Nat-sankirtana tradition of Manipur.	Aribam Syam Sharma	U-matic 3hrs.

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LIFE-STYLE / RITUAL / FESTIVALS

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1	* Wangala, a film on a Garo festival	A highly research based film, projecting the sociological background and cultural splendour of the Garo tribe, with special reference to their festival, Wangala which reflects their life-style. (won the National Film Award for 1992)	Bappa Ray	16mm 50min.
2	Chum dances of Lamas	A combination of religious worship and artistic expressions of the Buddhist Lamas The participants belong to Lamas Tashihumpha Monasteries of Arunachal Pradesh and Karnataka.	Ms.Saraswati Swaminathan	U-matic 5 hrs.
3	Buddhist Consecration Ceremony	The Buddhist Consecration ceremony, with an exclusive interview with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama.	Gopal Saksena	U-matic 1hr.(apprx.)
4	Yelhou Jagoi	Documentary on dance of Lai Haroba, an annual ritual festival of Meiti people of Manipur. (National film award winner).	Sh.Aribam Shyam Sharma	35mm film 35min.
5	Lai-Haroba	A research-based documentation on perhaps the oldest and most important folk art-form of Manipur, called Lai-Haraoba, meaning the dance of Gods.	Sh.Aribam Shyam Sharma	16mm film 1hr.20min.
6	Debi Dhummel	In Manipuri, Debi Dhummel is a comprehensive performance on the pung, the traditional drum of Manipur. These compositions are presented by a number of pung players (generally 14) during the festival of Durga Puja.	Shri Arbam Syam Sharma	U-matic 25min.
7	Nabakalebra	Documentary on the complete ritual of the renewal of wood out of which the Jagannath Puri dieties are carved out. This ritual is performed once in 19 years.	Prithviraj Misra	Betacam 50min.
8	Documentation on Gaddis	Documentary on the life style of Gaddis community of Shepherds of Himachal Pradesh who migrate from one place to another in search of the green pastures for their sheep.	IGNCA	U-matic 24hrs. (Unedited)
9	Documentation on Nanda Devi Festival	Documentation on the Nanda Devi festival celebrated in Almora in the month of Bhadrapada to mark the advent of Nanda Devi from Garwal to Almora.	IGNCA	U-matic 18hrs. (Unedited)
10	Gotipua	Documentary of the Gotipua dance by the boys dressed as girls in the Orissa temples.	Gulbahar Singh	16mm. 30min.

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EVENTS AND EXHIBITION OF IGNCA

S.NO	TITLE	SUBJECT	DIRECTOR	FORMAT & DURATION
1	Redefining the Arts	A documentary on the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) which serves as The country's major resource centre for the arts, especially, written, oral and visual forms. It is an introduction to the multifarous activities, concept, achievements and future plans of the institution.	Arun Kaul	U-matic 1hr.
2	A documentation on the exhibition `Kala'- a multi media presentation	Documentary on IGNCA's exhibition on the concept of TIME, as interpreted and interlaced in Indian thoughts.	Bappa Ray	Beta 27min.
3	Kham-exhibition on space	A film on IGNCA exhibition on space and its relationship with man.	Sashi Kumar (PTI-TV)	U-matic 1hr
4	`AKARA': Exhibition on Calligraphy	A film on IGNCA's exhibition on form. The importance of calligraphy as a literary art-form and its contribution has been emphasised to express Akara or form.	Jain-Studio	U-matic 3hrs. (Approx.)
5	BHRAMARGEET	Depicting the `Viyoga' (separation) of the `gopis' after Lord Krishna's departure from Vrindavan to Mathura, and experiences of Uddhava, an emissary of Lord Krishna, following his interaction with the love lorn `gopis'. It is devised by Dr.Prem Lata Sharma, with dance performance by Dr.Ranjana Srivastava.	Gopal Saksena	U-matic 2.30hrs.

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1.	Soz or Salaam	A lesser known art form, this is a form of religious music, the theme of which is the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Set to the tunes based on Hindustan ragas it is performed in majlis or gatherings in the Imambaras of Amroha. This film is a documentation of a performance held in Delhi.	IGNCA	U-matic 41min.
2	Bidesia	Bidesia, the popular folk theatre form of Bihar is slowly getting extinct, because of the death of its creator Bhikari Thakur. The film presents excerpts of `Bidesia' plays.	Rajan	U-matic 2hrs. Abridged version 30min.
3	Maharas	Documentary of the Maharas Performed in Manipur.	Aribam Shyam Sharma	VHS 40min.
4	Gopi Bhatt Ka Tamasha	Tamasha is a folk theatre form of Rajasthan, known for its classical bandish Gopi Bhatt is the senior most member of Bhatt family who dedicated his life to this theatre form which was started by his ancestors.	Gopal Saksena	Beta 3hrs.
5	Reading of poems by Dr.Kathleen Raine	A selection of poems, presented by Dr.Kathleen Raine the famous English poetess.	IGNCA	U-matic 1hr.
6	The winning of Friends Panchitantra	Video recording of a ballet by Ranga Sri Ballet troupe, Bhopal performed at Delhi.	IGNCA	VHS 29min.
7	Karkha	'Karkha' an ancient form of music is still sung at th Durgah of Khwaja Moin-uddin Chisti at Ajmer in praise of the divine saint.	Khalid Sultan	Umatic 25 min.
8	Pandavani	Documentation of 'Pandavani', a Solo performance of the narration, miming and enactmene of the tales of Mahabharata. The film depicts two main styles of this form and it's artists one of which is the famous Teejan Bai.	Manohar Ashi	Beta 1hr
9	Murals of Kerala (to be completed)	The tradition of mural paintings is still a living art in Kerala. It's history dates back to pre-historic times. the film explores the importance and major themes of the murals viz Siva, Mohini-Siva, Parvati, Radha Krsna and Visnu.	S. Sarath
10	Mudiyettu	Mudiyettu is a traditiona, an ancient, ritualistic performing art form of Kerala.	N. Radhakrishnan	Umatic 24 hrs.

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INTERVIEWS

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1	Interview with Sh. Amrit Rai by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. 10min. Edited
2	Interview with Pt. Pran Nathjee by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayanpresentation	1 hr. 12min. Edited
3	Interview with Prof. Ann Maire Schimmel by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Unedited
4	Interview with Prof. Vidhya Niwas Mishra by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Unedited
5	Interview with Sh. Raja Rao by Dr. Kapila Vatsysyan	1 hr. Edited
6	Interview with Sh. Krishna Dev by M. C. Joshi	1 hr. Unedited
7	Interview with Km. Shelja by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	11 min. Edited
8	Interview with Dr. (Mrs.) Prem Lata Sharma by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. 20 min. Edited
9	Interview with Prof. Frits Stall by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Unedited
10	Interview with Dr. B. N. Goswami by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	40 min. Unedited
11	Interview with Prof. Maxwell by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Unedited
12	Interview with Sh. Bhisma Sahani by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	30 Mts. Edited
13	Interview with Sh. Upendra Nath Asha by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Final Recording VHS
14	Interview of Prabhat Ganguli by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Edited
15	Interview with Dr. Kathleen Raine by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Edited
16	Interview of Damyanti Joshi by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Edited
17	Interview of B. C. Sanyal by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. 20 min. Edited
18	Interview of Sitara Devi by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Edited
19	Interview of Zohra Segal by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Edited
20	Interview of Sh. K. S. Karanth by Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan	1 hr. Edited

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Kalānidhi

MAJOR IGNCA DOCUMENTATION

LIFE-STYLE / RITUAL / FESTIVALS

EVENTS AND EXHIBITION OF IGNCA

OTHERS

INTERVIEWS