409 Ramkinkars envisions a cross-genre performance from our location in 21st Century India, while revisiting the creative milieu of sculptor-painter-scenographer-theatre artist, Ramkinkar Baij (1906-1980).
25th March 2015 – 2nd April 2015. (Public shows)

This event will be followed by an exhibition of sculpture installation which will run till end of April, 2015.

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• Press Update
  • Indian Express (23rd March 2015)

• Invitation cum-schedule

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Vocalists and instrumentalists from all over Delhi will gather to sing the Pancharatna kritis of Saint Tyagaraja. It is an IGNCA initiative with cooperation from various music groups.

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Kathakar-International Storytellers Festival is being organised at IGNCA in collaboration with Nivesh (NGO). The festival will showcase national and international story tellers from different regions of the world. It will feature stories from histories, epics, social themes, folktales, tales from animal kingdoms and much more.

National story tellers are: Prof. Vettavarayan and his troupe presenting Villupattu from Tamil Nadu; Nayak Baldevbhai D. presenting Baithak ni Bhavai from Gujarat and Padam Shri N. Ibemni Devi presenting Khongjom Parba from Manipur

International Story tellers are: Emily Parish (U.K.) presenting Folk tales from Europe, India and Africa; Sarah Rundle (U.K.) presenting stories from Silk Route; Godfrey Duncan (TUUP, U.K.) presenting African folk tales and Daniel Hall (Hungary) presenting tales from Hungary

Venue: Amphitheatre, C.V. Mess, Janpath, IGNCA
Time : 4 pm to 8 pm

Sessions are also being organised for invited school students in the morning from 9 am to 12:30 pm on 30 and 31 January, 2015.
No morning session will be held on 1 February, 2015

News Updates

• Media Coverage (HT – 18th Jan. 2015)
• Media Coverage (NC – 2nd Feb. 2015)
• Media Coverage (BS – 3rd Feb. 2015)
• Media Coverage (BS – 3rd Feb. 2015)
• The Hindu,
• Livemint
• The Economic Times
• Millennium Post
• Deccan Herald
• The Statesmant

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• Flyleaf part 1 | Flyleaf Part 2
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• Report
• Video Clip (30.01.2015)
• Video Clip (31.01.2015)
• Video Clip (01.02.2015)

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Director :Vyomesh Shukla

This is a performance of Ramlila based on the work of renowned Hindi writer, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala. This is a one hour composition of Chhau, Kathak and Bharatnatyam.

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• Press Update: Rama takes a bow: Two dance-drama productions of the Ramayana highlight contemporary concerns
  

It is a dance-drama form of Kerala based on ancient Sanskrit texts like Natyasastra. IGNCA is organising this dance performance in collaboration with SPICMACAY. The performance will be by Mr. Mohana Krishnan and troupe. IGNCA and SPICMACAY will also host Ottamthullal performances at various schools in Delhi.

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A group of traditional dancers from Indonesia will present Ramayan. The group is being sponsored by the Indonesian Embassy in India in collaboration with IGNCA.

Remembering M.S. Subbalakshmi

One of the best exponents of this art, Shri Bhaskar Kogga Kamath will be taken to educational institutions in Bengaluru for performance of “Choodamani: Lanka Dahana” episode.

Venue and Time:

11 August 2014: At IGNCA Southern Regional Centre campus Amphitheatre, Kengute Circle, Magadi-Kengeri Ring Road, Near IIPM, Mallathalli, Jnanabharathi Post, 10 a.m.
11 August 2014: Vidyaniketan School, 2.00 p.m.
12 August 2014: Mirambika School, J.P. Nagar, 10.00 a.m.
12 August 2014: Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Electronics City Phase 1, 2.00 p.m.

YouTube Link – Choodamani – Lankadahana (Puppet performance)

A special exhibition of Phulkari and Gond paintings from the IGNCA collection will be on display, artists will demonstrate their crafts. IGNCA documentary ‘The Story of Ram,’based on folk performances will also be screened on 9 August, Saturday 12.15 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The documentary highlights the mythological and linguistic nuances of the Ramlila at Ayodhya as a blend of Braj, Madhubani region and Avadhi Dialects.
The Festival has a wide range of performances from the desert echoes of Rajasthan Josh of Chugge Khan and party to the Sattriya of Assam, Shabnam Virmani , Waee singers and Mooralala Marwada, to Ottan Thullal of Kerala, Indic-Greek production of Dr Sonal Mansingh, Purulia Chhau of Bengal, Mallakhamb of Maharashtra and puppet theatre of Karnataka: Yakshagana Gombeyaata. Also the best of international troupes- Indonesia ballet and shadow puppetry, Sri Lankan dance and Norwegian folk performances, Workshops and stalls for handicrafts, cuisines of India, film screenings and lots more! Details of the festival on the website! http://www.tiffblr.com/

On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi produced a puppet show on the life of Swami Vivekananda. This show, created by BharatiyaLok Kala Mandal, Udaipur, has already travelled to around 200 centres in the north, north-east and western India. It has been received very well. An English version of the puppet show is ready. Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik will inaugurate the English version of the puppet show at Ramakrishna Mission Auditorium on 31 July 2014 at 6.30 p.m.

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Kūṭiyāṭṭaṁ, is a form of Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in the state of Kerala, India. Performed in the Sanskrit language in Hindu temples, it is believed to be 2,000 years old. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Pavakathakali, glove puppet play, came into vogue and popularity in Kerala two centuries ago through the influence of the famous classical dance theatre, Kathakali. By incorporating some Kathakali techniques and modelling puppets based on their characters, the Pavakathakali art-form emerged. The word Pava means “puppet” and Kathakali means “story play”. The glove puppet theatre form is of great importance because of its ability to present Kathakali, our classical dance-drama, through puppetry.These performances before children made them quite familiar with the stories of two major Hindu scriptures, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. And also the performance engendered in the minds of children, certain values which are very important in life.

Venue: 13th, 14th & 15th July 2014

13th July 2014, 5 PM onwards at Ganesha Park, close to Allalasandra Lake, ‘A’-Sector, Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore-64 (in association with Yelahanka United Environment Association (YUVA)

14th July 2014 at 11:00AM at Poorna School, Sathnur Village  followed by Parikrma, Yelahanka (In association with the Bangalore Chapter of SPICMACAY.

15th July 2014 at 1:00PM at Army Public School (Kamraj Road) at 9:00 AM followed by Brigade School, J.P Nagar 7th Phase, Bangalore

Pavakathakali Performance

A Symposium on Legacy of Begum Akhtar represented by Last Living Legend Zareena Begum of Nanpara. conceptualized by Ms.Manjari Chaturvedi.

Session Event
Session I
4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Screening of Short documentary film by Ms Saba Deewan followed by a talk and discussion
Session II
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

An introduction by the moderator Shri Vikram Lall
A talk and discussion with last living court singer of Awadhi durbars discussing the lives and works of Zareena Begum along with Janaab Iqbal Ahmed Khan, Shri Salim Kidwai, Shri Pran Neville and Ms. Chhayya Ganguli

6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Tea break
Session III
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Lecture demonstration of Ghazals by Zarina Begum and her accompanists
Performance of Darbari Kathak by Ms Manjari Chaturvedi with Ghazal sung by Zarina Begum

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Story Utsav is a storytelling festival. The objective is :
to introduce people to the art form
to promote various artist in the field
to exhibit the application of storytelling in education, parenting and other professional areas
to bring children closer to Indian traditional art forms and literature
The festival will have dramatic story presentations, workshops, displays, interactive sessions, singing and music. The event intends to make people aware of this vibrant art form that not only enhances personality skills but also brings people, friends, colleagues and family closer.

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Odissi dance recital by Ms Madhavi Mudgal and disciples

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Time:

4.00 p.m. onwards Mini Rongali Mela

6.30 p.m. – Cultural Programme – Manasrobin (Popular Singer from Assam) followed by Bihu dance.

Schedule :-
18.4.2014 (Friday) Dr.S.Sowmya Vocal, Parur M.S.Ananthakrishnan Violin, Poongulam Subramaniam – Mridangam

19.4.2014 (Saturday) Kunnakudi Balamurali Krishna- Vocal, Parur M.S.Ananthakrishnan – Violin, Poongulam Subramaniam – Mridangam

20.4.2014 (Sunday) Priya Venkataraman – Bharatanatyam

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Sri Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma was the Maharaja of the state of Travancore.He was a patron of music and a musician himself. He is credited with composing over 400 compositions in Carnatic and Hindustani music. Shri Rama Varma his descendent would be recreating some of the melodious pieces of the bygone era. The accompanists are Shri S.Varadarajan (violin), Shri B.Harikumar (Mridangam) , Dr.S.Karthick (Ghatam).

Venue: IGNCA Auditorium, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi
Time: 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Collaborative : IGNCA and Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, New Delhi

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• Concert by Shri Rama Varma on Maharaja Swati Tirunal Bicentenary. 

In a unique Lecture demonstration. Shri Rama Varma the descendent of Sri Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma would teach singing techniques to young learners.

the Ragas taught during the lecture demonstration were 1) Vakulabaranam 2) Misra Pahadi

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Performance by Folk Groups from the seven Zonal Cultural Centres, Ministry of Culture, at the conclusion of year long campaign on `Cultural Barriers in Women’s Health’.

Venue: Amphitheatre, IGNCA, New Delhi
Time: 3.30 p.m. onwards.

Collaborative : IGNCA and ZCC.

Friday, 21 February – 6:30 p.m.
Pandit Pushpraj Koshti (Surbahar) at 6:30 p.m.
Ustad Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar (Dhrupad) at 8 p.m.
(vocal support by S. Aneesuddin Dagar & S. Nafeesuddin Dagar)
Pakhawaj Accompaniment: Pandit Dalchand Sharma

Saturday, 22 February – 6:30 p.m.
Smt. Jyoti Hegde (Rudra Veena) at 6:30 p.m.
Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar (Dhrupad) at 8 p.m.
Pakhawaj Accompaniment: Pandit Mohan Shyam Sharma

Sunday, 23 February – 10:30 a.m.
Smt. Nancy Lesh-Kulkarni (Cello) at 10:30 a.m.
Pandit Uday Bhawalkar (Dhrupad) at 12 Noon
Pakhawaj Accompaniment: Shri Pratap Awad

Dhrupad Festival 

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Friday, 21 February

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Saturday, 22 February

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Sunday, 23 February

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IGNCA is taking this initiative with cooperation from music groups In collaboration with Shamukhananda Sangeetha Sabha.
Vocalist, and instrumentalists from all over Delhi will gather to sing the Pancharatna Kritis of Saint Tyagaraja.

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• Tyagaraja Aradhanai

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Accompanying Artists: Tabla: Shri Timir Roy Chowdhury, Harmonium: Shri Sumit Misra

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Interactions between Hindustani and Carnatic Music Systems, on 23-24 March 2013
A Music event in collaboration with International Foundation for Fine Arts.

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Monday, 4 February

Guided listening 
5pm: Illustrated presentation on ’Ustad Alladiya Khan and the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana’ by Prof. Amlan Das Gupta
6pm: Hindustani Classical Vocal recital by Pandit Rajshekhar Mansur

Tuesday, 5 February
5pm: Illustrated presentation on ‘The tradition of Khanaqahi Qawwali‘ by Irfan Zuberi
6pm: Qawwali performance by Ustad Mohammed Ahmed Warsi Nasiri Qawwal & Group.

Dhrupad by Gundecha Brothers: Shri Umakant and Shri Ramakant.

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20th November 2012
6.00 p.m.

Violin Jugalbandi by Prof T N Krishnan and Dr. N Rajam

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21st November 2012
6.00 p.m.