One day seminar covering various aspects of Brhadisvara Temple is scheduled on 20th March 2014 between 10:00AM – 04:30PM

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Date: Wednesday, 19th March 2014. Time: 6:30PM

Exhibition will be open 20 -31 March 2014 10:00AM to 07:00PM

NEWS:

This month, explore the Big Temple  |  JPG (The Hindu, Chennai, March 20, 2014 )
This month, explore the Big Temple – SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT  (The Hindu, Chennai, March 20, 2014 )
Big Temple – up close – DR. CHITHRA MADHAVAN  (The Hindu, Chennai, March 27, 2014 )
Dinamalar (Tamil) March 20, 2014
Unravelling Big Temple’s history(Indian Express, March 22, 2014)

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

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.

Katha Keertana (Harikatha) is a composite art form comprising storytelling, poetry, music and philosophy. It involves narration of Puranic, intermingled with songs. Usually the narration involves numerous sub-plots and anecdotes, which are used to highlight the main story. The story teller is assisted by one or more co-singers, who elaborate the songs and a mrudangam/tabala and harmonium serve as accompanist. The story teller uses a pair of symbols to keep the beat.

• Report on Girija Kalyana (PDF) | Photo

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Director Rumpa Guin &Subhabrata Dey
Duration-54 mts.

True to its name this documentary-drama tries to explore the various phrases of the poet’s life where he undergoes through changes in his religious beliefs. Rabindranath’s life can be divided into six distinct phrases based on his religious thoughts. The documentary shows how the religious and philosophical imbibed together and influenced his works and in this process bring together certain episodes of the poet’s life and how they shaped his final view towards humanity(and God).

The documentary traces Rabindranath’s journey through various religious beliefs and how the poet ultimately found peace in the “Religion of man”. This journey also signifies the intimate growth
of his works as an artist and poet.

Workshop on “ Suitable dating technique for Indian Rock”

The Book Release and Inauguration of Workshop will be by Dr. Subas Pani, Trustee IGNCA on 25th February 2014 at 11:30AM

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Workshop on “ Suitable dating technique for Indian Rock”

The Book Release and Inauguration of Workshop will be by Dr. Subas Pani, Trustee IGNCA on 25th February 2014 at 11:30AM]

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• Report on Book Release (Rock Art Studies I & II) and Workshop on “Suitable Dating Techniques for Indian Rock Art held on 25th and 26th February, 2014

• Brochure
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• Video Clip of Inauguration Program
• Report on Book Release (Rock Art Studies I & II) and Workshop on “Suitable Dating Techniques for Indian Rock Art held on 25th and 26th February, 2014