By B.C. Thimmaiah He was just 16 when he made a working model of metal steam engine. That is the age when normally boys think about having a love affair or dream about sports cars or bikes. For Natesa Achari, steam engine was his first love and he was passionate in creating miniature models with…
Pykara for some romantic time
February 16, 2017Pykara is a village and river is located around 21 km from Ooty. Pykara River rises at Mukurthi peak, flows through Pykara and Glenmorgan dams, and forms part of an important hydro-electric power project. The river flows over a series of waterfalls, the last two of 55 metres (180 ft) and 61 metres (200 ft)…
For a serene weekend at Honnemaradu
February 16, 2017Honnemaradu is a tourist place situated on the backwaters of River Sharavathi in Shivamogga district. Honnemaradu derived its name from the Honne tree. However, the literal meaning of Honnemaradu is Golden Lake. It is located about 35 km from Sagara on the way to Jog Falls. It is a small village perched on the hills…
Nruthyopasana, a promising platform for Bharatanatyam artistes
February 15, 2017Nruthyopasana is an annual dance festival which offers a promising platform for every individual learning Bharatanatyam under Kala Sandesha Prathishtana. This year’s Nruthyopasana, a three- day festival with Grant-in-aid by the Ministry of Culture, was organised at various ends of the heritage city, Mysuru. Day-1 (Jan. 26) of Nruthyo-pasana was held at Ganabharathi (Veene Seshanna…
Haridasotsava at Ganabharathi
February 14, 2017By Dr. Rama V. Bennur Ganabharathi of Mysuru revived a good old tradition of celebrating Haridasa Utsava instead of Tyagaraja Aradhana which goes on throughout the month from many music sabhas at Mysuru. Retaining its ‘Taruna Bharathi,’ a platform for young musicians, it added two more days of Haridasa Utsava which spread from Feb. 2…
Aligning prosperity
February 13, 2017Vaastu-Fengu Shui and Bio-energetics – By S.B.S. Surendran, Accredited Master, Feng Shui Consultant. Designing and placing the main door and frame is an essential part of a building construction hence adapting the right dimensions, material and position ensures that the house is not deprived of good energy which would in turn affect the occupants over a…
Jayanth Kaikini and his chemistry with words, lyrics
February 13, 2017Literature is bliss. And so is music. When someone can treat you with a delightful combination of both, so much so that you end up pondering over and over and developing a fondness for every other line that is composed, it means the person is truly gifted. One such littérateur in Kannada is Jayanth Kaikini,…
Nritya Naadaamrita: New dimension to instrumental music with dance
February 12, 2017Sri Nadabrahama Sangeetha Sabha, in association with Mysuru Kalabhimani Balaga and other prestigious Music and Dance organisations of Mysuru, have organised an unique presentation of Chitraveena and Dance by Sangeetha Samrat N. Ravikiran and Smitha Madhav named ‘Pancha Mahapurushara Mukthimarga’ at Sri Vasudevacharya Bhavana, Sri Nadabrahama Sangeetha Sabha, on JLB Road in city on Feb….
Jerry Vincent the Sound Engineer par excellence
February 12, 2017For many, Sound Engineering is an unknown entity. But it is one of the prime and critical factors that make music soothing to ears. With Sound Engineering being an emerging field in the music industry, there is a lot of demand for talented professionals. Star of Mysore met one such talented Sound Engineer in the…
Star cultural scene: The changing trends…
February 8, 2017By Dr. Rama V. Bennur The rasikas of Mysuru were treated with a number of Bharatanatyam performances during the 20th year celebrations of ‘Nrityagiri’ Academy of Performing Arts and Research Centre, recently. The grand three days event that was held at the Open Air Theatre of Ganabharathi gave an opportunity to many dance schools of…
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