Sahithya Payanam #4 - Vani Mahal



The fourth installment of Sahithya Payanam was held at Vani Mahal on 13th November.

The concert was preceded by a donation by the Isai Payanam Trust (Regd.) to "RASA" - a special education school that reaches out to developmentally disabled children in Chennai through dance, music, and art. RASA is run by Bharatnatyam dancer Dr. Ambika Kameshwar. 

MP3 Audio Excerpts from the concert:

Video Excerpts:


  

Video clips contributed by: Mr. N.Kandasamy

Comments

  1. ChandranNovember 14, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Sknda-shasti time, very appropriate Pabanasam Sivan song. Very good explanation of Thiru Chenthoor history and once it was a Mountain. The area was covered with Ginger, Turmeric (Haldi) and Banana trees once upon a time (Thirupugaz)- these plants usually belongs to Kurunchi plains. Listen to every word about Thiru-Chenthoor and Nandanar - very in-depth explanation with careful choice of words. Shame! We are not as gifted as those in Madras to enjoy it live.
    Respect your heartily feelings towards the needs of others – aware that you have done a lot in this area - with courage at times.
    Thank you for posting this concert!

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  2. Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerNovember 21, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you very much....Discerning comment..

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2018 at 8:12 PM

    Respected Madam,
    I sincerely thankyou for improving our kelvi Gzhanam with your isai payanam series. Keep continuing the good services and god shall bless you abundantly.

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