Mysuru: Noted Shehnai exponent Pandit Basavaraj Bhajantri was conferred Rajya Sangeet Vidwan Award, during the inauguration of Dasara cultural programmes at the premises of Mysore Palace last evening. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated cultural programmes by lighting the lamp coincided with the illumination of Mysore Palace, that added glint to the festivities. Deputy Chief Minister D.K….
Mysore/Mysuru: Even before the Kannada and Culture Department officially announced the call for applications for this year’s Dasara cultural programmes, a surprising 20 applications have already arrived. Artistes and cultural troupes from across the State, country, and even abroad typically submit their applications in person or by post to the Department Office at Kalamandira, Mysuru…
Mysore/Mysuru: Internationally renowned Sarod exponent Pandit Rajeev Taranath transcended music connoisseurs to a different world, with his soulful concert at Mysore Palace last evening. The 91-year-old Pt. Taranath strung the chords as the ardent music lovers swooned in adulation, with the illuminated Palace serving as a perfect backdrop. Pt. Taranath, who has a legion of…
Kavya-Kuncha-Gayana, Pancha Veena recital, dance feature keep audience hooked throughout the evening Mysore/Mysuru: Various art forms that form the fulcrum of glorious tradition enriched Dasara festival, at the cultural programmes organised by Dasara Cultural Sub-Committee at Mysore Palace premises last evening. ‘Kavya-Kuncha-Gayana’ by Mudigunda Krishnamurthy and troupe brought alive the great personalities like erstwhile Maharaja…
Visually challenged sisters cast a spell Mysore/Mysuru: The musical tradition that once enjoyed royal patronage, continues to endear the connoisseurs in Dasara Cultural Programmes, with Mysore Palace serving as a perfect backdrop reliving the bygone era. Visually challenged vocalist sister duo Vidushi Dr. B.N. Manjula and Vidushi B.N. Nagarathna of Nanjangud along with their disciple…
Padma Shri Shubha Mudgal rendering Hindustani classical music concert as part of Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace last evening.
Ustad Rafique Khan and Vid. Ankush N. Nayak presenting a Sitar Jugalbandi as part of the Dasara Cultural Programmes at Mysore Palace last evening. Picture right shows Badari Divya Bhushan and troupe of Bhushans’ Academy, Mysuru, performing ‘Sri Ramanuja Dhanurdasa Vaibhavam’ at Palace yesterday.
Gondali Padagalu being presented by artistes of Akhila Bharata Gondali Sanghatane led by Dr. Sidram D. Vaghmare, Bidar, at Chikka Gadiyara (Dufferin Clock Tower) yesterday as part of Dasara Cultural Programme. International Kathak artistes Hari and Chethana of Bengaluru and troupe presenting ‘Kathak Sambhrama’ at Mysore Palace last evening as part of the Dasara Cultural…
Mysore/Mysuru: Noted Music Scholar Dr. Padma Murthy was conferred the prestigious ‘Rajya Sangeetha Vidwan’ award during the launch of Dasara cultural programmes at Mysore Palace premises here yesterday. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, a memento and a citation. Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah said that the erstwhile…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a swift development after internationally renowned Sarod maestro Pandit Rajeev Taranath levelled the allegations of commission sought to perform in Dasara cultural programmes, caught the officials busy preparing for Dasara off-guard, the concert of the exponent is scheduled to be held on Oct. 21 at the main stage erected in front of Mysore…
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