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Dubare Camp to host ‘ELEPHANT UTSAV’ on Oct 31st

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Kushalnagar:
– Marking the 57th Wildlife Week an ‘Elephant Utsav’ has been organised by the District Forest Department and Wildlife Division on Oct. 31 at Dubare Elephant Camp.

Briefing about the Utsav here yesterday, Kushalnagar Range Forest Officer M.M. Achappa said “the programme to be held from 9 am to 12 noon that day will feature various games for the tamed elephants housed in the camp. The elegantly decorated elephants will also participate in an eating competition. On the lines of Dasara, the elephants will be bathed in river Cauvery and after feeding will be caparisoned and decorated.”

Continuing Achappa said “the mahouts have been strenuously training the elephants in running race, football, eating sugarcane, obedience to masters, rescuing the injured mahouts and Kavadis from forest, group activities and a variety of other items which will surely enthral the tourists. The sprawling ground in front of the old Ins-pection Bungalow in Dubare has been readied for the Utsav which is aimed to subdue the elephant-human conflict and also bring in awareness on preservation of wildlife among the people.”

As part of the Utsav competitions have been arranged in quiz, extempore speech, painting and singing with special relevance to environment, forest and wildlife for students of schools and colleges in Somwarpet.

Madikeri DCF K.S. Anand, Wildlife DFO Motappa and Somwarpet ACF Prasanna Kumar are also expected to participate in the Utsav, according to sources.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / General News / October 29th, 2011

Coorg is serenity and beauty personified

About Kodagu / Coorg, Arts, Culture & Entertainment


When three women who have been friends for a decade decide to take their first trip together, we had to make it spectacular; and Coorg was the star of our spectacle.

We set off on a train to Bengaluru and on reaching the station, we unwittingly got into a ‘No English, no Hindi, only Kannada’ auto rickshaw to the Satellite Bus stand. From there, a super clean, very on time KSRTC bus took us to Kushalnagar, which is about 225 km from Bengaluru in four hours.

It was a fantastic drive on superb, pothole free roads. Kushalnagar is a bustling little town with warm and friendly people. There are many hotels which are quite close to the bus stop and also conveniently priced for us budget travellers.

Two places you should definitely visit from here are Bylekuppe and Dubare Forest reserve. Bylekuppe is a Tibetan settlement which houses a beautiful monas-tery. It is such a calming experience to see the monks dressed in maroon and yellow sit down to prayer in the large hall with the gleaming golden Buddhas.

From there we went to Dubare, which was a paradise for the animal lover in me.The high point of the reserve is the elephant interaction programme. You can roll up your sleeves and get dirty as you bathe an elephant, while cavorting around in the Kaveri flowing at your feet and then feed them huge globes of food and finally as a reward for your hard work, get up on the Jumbos and experience the jungle as they see it. It’s a memory that will be etched in your heart forever.

The next day, still talking animatedly about the elephants, we boarded a bus to Madikeri. About 35 km away from Kushalnagar, it is a gentle climb up a hill. Once we got there we were joined by a fourth team member; the rain, who was our constant companion from then on! Undeterred, we whipped out our umbrellas, zipped on our raincoats and headed out to see the Abby falls.

The mighty Kaveri in all her fury, cascading down steep rocks, to become the glorious Abby falls. We could not take our eyes off her, and try as we might, we could not take a picture that did justice to her splendour.

There are many other to-dos in Madikeri that tourist guides will give you but I suggest you slow down, walk through the narrow winding streets of Madikeri, breathe in the fresh mountain air and
experience nature at her pristine best.

Writer is a travel enthusiast

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / by Dwithiya. R / Home> Channels> Lifestyle> Wanderlust / October 18th, 2011

Tracking the carb-free dinner trend

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Sidhartha Mallya follows this mantra as do Hollywood’s first family — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The mantra of carb-free dinners is what we are getting at. Chef Vvivek Salunkhe of Skyye Bar, UB City reveals, “Sidhartha Mallya almost always orders for grilled chicken whenever he comes here. And while he eats a lot of grilled chicken, he absolutely avoids rice.” Celebrities aside, have fitness-conscious Bangaloreans taken a fancy to a carb-free dinner plan to watch the pounds? It is a categorical yes from popular chefs in the city. Chef Naren Thimmaiah of the Gateway Hotel attributes this trend of diet-consciousness to greater awareness.

He says, “Earlier, healthy food was synonymous with bland, un-fried, tasteless food, a reason why people didn’t take to it much. Those days dieting was a fad” he says and reckons that today, “with greater awareness, people have realised that following a healthy diet is essential.” Offering an instance, he says “While earlier, one didn’t know about the logic behind fasting, today easy access to information gives one the scientific reasons behind it,” he says. As a mindful eater, the chef reveals his eating rule: heavy breakfast, normal lunch and very light dinner.” He explains: “While daytime metabolism and being active in the day ensure that your breakfast gets digested quickly, lower metabolism at night justifies going for a light dinner.”

Other Bangaloreans might be prescribing to a similar logic. For instance, Chef Nimish Bhatia of The Lalit Ashok is seeing a perceptible change in the eating pattern of Bangaloreans. He says, “The preference for carb-free dinners is growing to a certain extent. Diners today want low-carb, high-protein dishes, for both lunch and dinner.” “They are eating shorter meals over the day. The portion-size is getting smaller,” is another observation of his. And if the chef is to be believed, it is the soup and salad section in the buffet that’s getting popular. And what’s more, diners avoid bread and thick soups, opting instead for the clearer varieties!

Customising menus
For most of the leading hotels and restaurants,changing dietary preferences of the clientele means changing the menus to suit their needs. Here, the hotels seem to have gone one step ahead. As Chef Naren Thimmaiah says, “Around 90 to 95 per cent of our clientele are 25- 35 years old business travellers who travel for 18 or 20 days a month. Now, while they may be aware of the need to eat healthy et al, time constraints don’t give them the privilege to do so.” That’s a reason why the hotel’s adopted the ‘Active food’ concept. The Active food concept focuses on the ingredients that go into a dish, instead of the cooking style. Foods that are low on starch, high on anti-oxidants and foods that have low glycemic levels go into making a dish.

Skyye’s Vvivek Salunkhe might not exactly have diet-conscious diners streaming in. He points out: “Most of the people who come to Skyye bar have had their drinks and are already high on carbs. I haven’t come across a single guest who asks for help with a no-carb menu.” While that may be the case, Vvivek says that while designing the menu, he consciously decided to have more grilled, low-fat, steamed items. So, while you won’t find French fries in the menu, steamed peanuts and corn in olive oil with cayenne-pepper will certainly be on offer.

Incidentally, supermodel Elle McPherson too credits her flat board abs to following a carb-free dinner. Some food for thought, that?

Recipes for a Carb-free dinner

Mediterranean grilled vegetable platter

Ingredients
(Serves 4)
Zucchini – 200 gm
Yellow squash – 200 gm
Red pepper – 100 gm
Green pepper – 100 gm
Yellow pepper – 100 gm
Mushroom – 100 gm
Egg plant -200 gm
Cherry tomato – 100 gm
Broccoli – 200 gm
Olive oil – 30 ml
Basil shredded – 20 gm
Garlic -30 gm
Balsamic vinegar – 20ml
Salt – to taste
Pepper – 10 gm
Pesto sauce – 30 gm
Basil leaves – few

Method
1. Cut zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant in to thick slices, peppers in to triangles and broccoli in to florets
2. Marinate all the vegetables with basil, garlic, balsamic, salt, pepper and olive oil
3. Grill on a hot griddle till cooked
4. Arrange in a plate and serve garnished with pesto drizzles and basil leaves

Poached fish with spinach & tomato mushroom broth

Ingredients
(Serves 4)
Mushroom – 250 gm
Leeks white and light green parts sliced – 50 gm
Chopped onion – 30 gm
Chopped ginger – 10 gm
Garlic finely chopped – 20 gm
Tomato blanched and chopped – 50 gm
Olive oil – 25 ml
Vegetable stock – 750 ml
Salt – to taste
Poached Fish
Fish fillet (90 gm each)
Ginger julienne – 40 gm
Carrot julienne – 40 gm
Celery julienne – 40 gm
Salt – to taste
Pepper – 5 gm
Lime juice – 10 ml
Spinach base
Olive oil – 15 ml
Garlic – 15 gm
Spinach leaves (cleaned) – 100 gm
Salt – to taste
Dill sprig (for garnish)

Method
1.Trim and discard mushroom stems. Slice caps and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan sautés leek, onion, garlic ginger with little oil. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until very soft. Add mushrooms and tomato to the stock. Bring to a gentle boil, season with salt, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Marinate the fish with salt, pepper and juliennes of ginger carrot and celery and pour little broth and poach till done.
4. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, sauté till wilted .Drain the excess water season with salt.
5. Arrange the fish in deep dish over spinach and pour more mushroom broth over the fish garnish with julienne vegetables from the fish.

Recipe courtesy – The Gateway Hotel
source: http://www.dnaindia.com / Home> Lifestyle> Report / by Mahalakshmi Prabhakaran / Bangalore / DNA / Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

City Lad Wins NATYA SAMMOHANA Title

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Mysore:

Chinmaya M. Hegde, a II PU student of Vijaya Vittala PU College in city, has been conferred the title Natya Sammohana in the senior category for his outstanding performance in the National-level Bharatanatya competition organised by Gurudev Academy of Fine Arts at Jaganmohan Palace recently.

He has been selected for student scholarship awards constituted by Department of Kannada and Culture for 2011-12. He is the disciple of Guru Dr. Vasundhara Doreswamy.

Karthik Shenoy of Virajpet has bagged ‘Natya Varshini’ title in the junior category while Gnana Aital of Mangalore bagged ‘Natya Mandara’ title in the sub-junior category.

The following are the consolation prize winners:

Sub-junior category: Anagha Acharya (First) of Teerthahalli;  Bhoomi Ramachandra (Second) of Kodagu; J. Lara (Third) of Hassan.

Second Division: Aditi N. Maiya (First) of Shimoga; Sonu Anthony (Second) of Bangalore.

Junior Category: K. Manasi (First) of Dharwad; Nidhi K. Rao (Second) of Sirsi; Jahnavi (Third) of Mysore; Sharada (Fourth) of Periyakulam.

Second Division: Ruthika (First) of Mangalore; Nivedita Aravind (Second) of Bangalore; B.V. Bhavyasri (Third) of Mandya.

Senior Category: Aishwarya Malagi (First) of Bangalore; Disha J. Maraguli (Second) of Mysore; Swati Ramachandra Bhat (Third) of Uttara Kannada.

Prizes were presented at the valedictory held later in the evening. Academy Chairperson Vyjayanthi Kashi, Director Dr. Chetana Radhakrishna, Manager P.M. Radhakrishna and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / General / October 11th, 2011

 

Karagas take off in Madikeri

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MADIKERI:

Madikeri Dasara commenced on Wednesday according to its tradition, with four historical karagas taking off in a procession after various poojas were performed near Pampinkere.

The festival is celebrated by the people as janothsava, which has a history of over 100 years. The nine-day celebrations is beautified by four karagas and 10 mantaps depicting the killing of demons by gods/goddess.

Each mantap comprises of idols with a height of eight to 15 feet, which is set up at the front of a lighting board. The cost of building a mantap may touch Rs 3 to 5 lakh.

The procession of these mantaps attracts lakh of devotees and viewers on the night on October 6, the Vijayadashami Day. Each of these mantap depicts historical stories from the Hindu mythology. The idols in the mantap are given movements to match the story.

From Wednesday four karagas from the four Mariamma temples in town will move in a procession in different areas accompanied by traditional dancers and visitors.

A team of Volaga, a type of band in Kodagu, also accompanies the karagas. The priests who take up the karagas are dressed in yellow coloured ‘kacche’ and have shaved heads. They also hold a knife in one hand and a wooden stick called the ‘bettha’ in the other.

The Dasara committee has organized cultural programmes on all nine days starting Wednesday. Programmes will be held at the Kaveri Kalakshetra on the first six days the festival, while programmes will be conducted at Gandhi Maidan for the other days.
On October 9, Vijayadashami Day, there will an orchestra from 9pm till 6am. The programme will conclude with a prize distribution ceremony for the three best mantaps. The state government has sanctioned Rs 50 lakh for Madikeri Dasara.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / Home> City > Mysore / TNN / September 28th, 2011

Opening Vistas, The right platform for growth

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Famous Personalities of Kodagu / Coorg, Sports
Kids INK, a one-day conference that opens up new vistas of art, science and culture to students in the City, is being held on September 24, 10 am to 3 pm at Alliance Francaise.
Mesmerising: Ugesh Sarcar, a street magician, will perform during the conference. The conference will include speeches, performances and workshops which will give students exposure to different forms of visual arts, writing, as well as science and technology. 

The speakers for the conference include well-known names such as cricketer Robin Uthappa; Shantanu Moitra, the music composer for the film 3 Idiots; street magician Ugesh Sarcar and Shailaja Gupta, creative designer of Shah Rukh Khan’s new movie Ra.One.

It will also include accomplished individuals doing various interesting things, like Heer Singh, who teaches break dance to slum children.

About the conference, a representative from Kids INK, and one of the organisers of the event, said that it was created with the intention of exploring the overall potential of children. “Most kids go to schools that have a strict curriculum but it’s important to give them an overall perspective as well. We honestly believe that children are very smart, and we were trying to figure out different ways to inspire them and get them to think out of the box,” she explained.

And the best way to do that, it was decided, was to bring them into contact with different speakers who could talk to students about how they started off with their careers.

“Robin Uthappa didn’t just start off being Robin Uthappa. He must have put in hours of practice and training to reach where he is. We wanted to include different people who would talk to the children about how important the journey itself is,”
she said.

While the conference includes some prominent names in the fields of art, science and sports, there were a few factors that INK had to keep in mind while organising it.

Since children do not like sitting down and listening to talks for a long period of time, the organisers of Kids INK have included afternoon workshops in the programme.

In fact, one of the participants will be Aravind Gupta, who will show the children how to conduct scientific experiments simply by using everyday trash.

Kids INK will also make an effort to encourage parent-child bonding. The workshops and talks include the parents of the participating children as well. As one of the organisers elaborated, “We are trying to initiate conversations between parents and children, and remove the disconnect that exists between them.”

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> Supplements> Metrolife / by DHNS

Books: The Word on the Street — It’s all about reading

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A Sunday walk through Victoria Park in Kitchener is a delight. But the pleasure is doubled every September when The Word on the Street Book & Magazine Festival takes over Jubilee Drive, which winds through the downtown greenspace.

Sunday’s festival (Sept. 25) is the tenth and one of six Word on the Street events being held across Canada — also in Vancouver, Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Halifax and Toronto. Admission is free and the Kitchener event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to the events in several big tents, the street is lined with vendors and exhibitors — most of them relating to reading and literacy, including individual authors and small publishers selling copies of their books. Chapters will have a table of books for sale, including many written by authors who will be reading from their works during the afternoon.

Among the writers speaking at the CTV Authors Tent are:

• Trevor Cole, a Hamilton writer who was born and raised in Waterloo Region. Two of his novels have been finalists for the annual Governor General’s Award and his most recent novel, Practical Jean, won the 2010 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.

• Sarita Mandanna, a Toronto writer who has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and has worked as an investment banker. Her novel Tiger Hills is set in India and follows the lives of two childhood friends.

• Ross Pennie, a physician and infectious-disease specialist in Brantford who has written two medical crime fiction tales, Tampered and Tainted, both set in Hamilton where Pennie is an instructor at McMaster University.

jfear@therecord.com

source: http://www.TheRecord.com / by Jon Fear, Record Staff / Friday, September 23rd, 2011

In the Mountains and the Valley of Kodagu (Coorg)

About Kodagu / Coorg, Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Situated in Karnataka, the southern state of India amidst the massive Western Ghats of the Sahyadri Mountains is a picturesque region of Kodagu (Coorg is the angelical term for Kodagu). Coorg is famously known for its scenic marvel, especially since it’s a calm hilly region with the hues of green caused because of the vast stretches of trees and forest. The Kaveri River that flows through this district also adds more beauty to this place.

Coffee and Coorg

Coorg and CoffeeThe district of Coorg is one of the largest and the first Coffee producing districts in India and the Coffee from Coorg is suppose to be one of the richest in the world. Coffeea robusta is a commonly found variety of Coffee in Coorg. One of the other varieties of Coffee produced in this region is Coffeea Arabica. The Coffee plantations also cultivate crops like vanilla, black pepper, and Cardamom.

Coffee Planation in CoorgThe vast natural forests are a great source of forest reserve and thus making Coorg an apt region for cultivation of variety of crops.

Flora and Fauna

Coorg is gifted with a rich variety of flora and fauna. The three wildlife sanctuaries Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary,Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, and one national park Nagarahole National Park have several species of animal like leopard, tigers, Asian Elephants, boars and deer.

Flora and Fauna - CoorgThe flora of the jungle is like none another, with trees like the thickly wooded bamboo, Iron wood, Indian Mahogany, Sandal wood, Ebony and much more the forests of Coorg are generously gifted.

Wildlife in CoorgIf luck favours you while driving through Nagarhole National Park you may sometime get to see wildlife like Chitals, Elephants, Bisons and Sambar.

Cultures and Traditions of the Coorgi’s

Kodava Pandi CurryThe people of Coorg have a distinctive culture much different from that of people from other parts of India. Known much for their hospitality and their love for weapons the people of Coorg are very welcoming and would be more than happy to have you around. If you are fortunate you could savour the famous delicacy of Coorg, Pork cooked in vinegar that has been extracted from wild berries.

The people of Coorg worship nature and their ancestors. They have high regards for the holy River Kaveri and consider it to be their mother and their provider.

A mother is also held at the highest regards in the Coorg community. A mothers blessing is considered of utmost importance and unlike other Hindu communities widows in the Coorg community can still participate in joyous events.

Coorgi’s also have a very distinctive way of dressing up. Men dress up in coats that hang down to their knees, paired with a turban or a white and red checked scarf. The saree that is worn by the women of Coorg is tucked in the back unlike the typical Indian way of tucking the pleats in the front.

Best place to Stay

If you are looking to enjoy the true beauty of coorg and to experience their culture first hand what better way than to opt to stay in a Homestay. Not only is Homestay one of the most economical way option of staying in Coorg it also comes with many added benefits. We offer you a variety of Homestay options in Coorg.

Eco HabitatOne of the best place to stay in Coorg is Eco Habitat, situated very close to river Kaveri. It’s a beautiful coconut farm intercropped with Vanilla & Cardamom. There is small dairy farm in Eco Habitat which takes care of all the dairy needs as well as bio gas for the kitchen.

 

Bird of Paradise

 

The Ahana Group stay In Coorg is a one of kind Estate stay amidst one of the numerous Coffee plantations in Coorg.

The Birds of Paradise is another Homestay option you cannot overlook. This seven acre estate will entice you with its scenic beauty and the gushing sound of Kaveri River that passes right through it With nothing but nature all around you this is a great place to unwind.

What To Do

Whether you are alone or with your friends, driving to the Raja Seat is one of the most relaxing and picturesque experience. The valley could be rebuffed with fog thus blocking your view in the winters but the distant mountains and the drizzle of the cold morning could be soothing and elating.

Irpu FallIrpu FallIrpu is a beautiful waterfall which makes it way from the Brahmagiri hills which is also the place where the Laxamana Teertha River originates.

TrekkingTrekking is one of the most popular forms of sport in Coorg. Coorg has extremely rugged land area thus making it a hotspot for trekkers who could trek to many summits and pave their way through dense jungles. Trekking is also a very dangerous sport hence it is highly recommended that you have done all your preparations well. The winters could bring the temperatures near the peak to freezing points hence it is advisable that you are well equipped, summers could also lead to heat strokes.

Abbi FallsAbbi waterfall located inside one of the private Coffee plantations is also one of the most visited tourist places in Coorg. It is not one of the most beautiful places in Coorg but you could give it a shot and see how it goes for you.

BhagamandalaBhagamandala and Talakaveri are places of great importance for the Coorgi’s. Bhagamandala literally translates to ‘the meeting point of 3 small rivers which gives birth to River Kaveri.

The Medikere Fort also attracts many tourists. Once made out of mud it was rebuilt by Tipu Sultan who used stone to construct the structure.

BylakuppeThe largest Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe is located near Kushalnagar. There are numerous places to visit and see in Bylakuppe. Tibetan monasteries of great importance like Sera Je, Sera Mey and Namdroling Monastery are also located here. You could visit the monasteries and experience a totally difficult culture and witness the gold statues of Buddha which reflects the rich cultural heritage of Tibetans and earn yourself some good karma and peace of mind.

If fishing is your forte you could visit the Valnur Fishing Camp and experience the joy of angling for the grand Masheers. Make sure you have received a permit for fishing from the Coorg wildlife Society. Valnur is also a delight for bird watchers and bird aficionado.

Weather

Weather at CoorgThe best time to visit Coorg is in the between the months of September and March. The moderate temprarture of Coorg makes it a tourist hotspot for people from all around the world all year round. The winter time in Coorg could be a little chilly but it is still quite pleasant. The summer time heat makes it a welcoming place for tourists.

Weather - CoorgMonsoons make Coorg a scenic wonder since the greenery is at its peak and the waterfalls across the town are vivacious. Dress according to the season when you plan to visit, pack light cotton clothes for summer and some woollens for the winter.

Why Coorg

CoorgBlessed with cosmic stretches of mountains, abundant tropical forests and the greenery of the trees, the small hamlets scattered across the mountains and the sweet smell lingering from the coffee and cardamom plantations makes Coorg one the most opted vacation getaway across India. If you are looking to get away from the stressful life of the city and get some fresh air, experience the lush foliage and relax in one the most peaceful places then Coorg is the right place to sit back and relax and enjoy the joy of being amidst nature.

Getting to Coorg

CoorgThe nearest airport to Coorg is Mangalore which is nearly 136 kms away. You could also head to Coorg directly from Bangalore airport which is 260 kms away. The nearest railway station to Coorg is Mysore and Mangalore which approximately the same distance away. There are buses from major cities across Karnataka to Madikere which is the closest bus stop to Coorg.

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source: http://www.en.paperblog.com / September 24th, 2011

 

“Sangeetha Sambhrama” in City on Sept 24th and 25th

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Mysore:

Gurukrupa Sangeetha Kendra, founded by renowned singer and music director late Madikeri Nagendra, has organised a one-and-a-half day programme “Sangeetha Sambhrama” to commemorate its 10th anniversary on Sept. 24 and 25 at Jaganmohan Palace.

The event starts at 5.30 pm on Sept. 24 with light music programme by the students of Gurukrupa comprising songs composed by famous poet N. S. Lakshminarayana Bhatta. It will be presided over by Dr. Hanumanna Nayaka Dore, Vice-Chancellor, Music University. N. S. Lakshminarayana Bhatta will be the chief guest. Vidushi B. R. Geetha will be felicitated on the occasion for her service in the field of classical and light music.

The programme on Sept. 25 starts at 10 am with “Rangabhoomi haagu Rangageethegalu” comprising a lecture by Master Hirannaiah and Ranga-geethe recital by renowned stage artistes Vid. Paramashivan and Vid. Mandya Nagarajachar.

This will be followed by “Kagga Magic” to be presented by film and television actor M. D. Kowshik. The programme presents DVG’s famous Mankutim-mana Kagga in the form of magic. At 4 pm, Vid. Pawagada Prakash’s lecture has been organised on “Bhakti Marga” along with devotional recitals by the students of Gurukrupa Kendra. The programme in the evening starts at 5.30 pm with “Bhaava Taranga”, a unique fusion of singing and painting presented by renowned painter B. K. S. Varma.

Poets G. Ramanath Bhat, Nagarathna Hemmige, Jayappa Honnali and H. Sheshadri will also participate along with singers like Indrani Anantharam, Dr. A. D. Srinivasan, S. Suhasini, M. R. Sangeetha, Nishchay Vishwasena and K. Shreya. The “Bhaava Taranga” programme will be presided over by K.N. Annegowda, Asst. Director, Department of Kannada and Culture, Mysore. B. R. Shridhar, mridangam artiste, will be the chief guest.

Entry to the programme is free.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General / September 22nd, 2011