The
Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation, which
aims at promoting Indian art, Culture and Education,
was launched at a heart-warming function on February
15, 2003 as a Registered Public Charitable Trust, in
Mylapore.
The Foundation has been formed by S. Surendranath (Art Director) - President, Dr. S. Amarnath (Professor) - Vice-President,
and S. Aparna (Chartered Accountant) - Treasurer,
the adopted
children of the beloved couple.
The Aim of the Foundation is to bring the Unsung Heroes
to Limelight and provide a cultural platform to showcase
their talents, because there seems to be an imperative
need for such a forum for children.
'The specialty of the Foundation is to ensure that the
children and parents present themselves in south Indian
Traditional Attire (mandatory) during all events, which
is well received and commended by one & all.
There is a team of young
and old, likeminded-dedicated members, who are the pillars
of strength & support. The Foundation has been identifying
and honoring Children & Youth in the Cultural Spectrum
with Awards & Titles, instituting Endowments.
The Foundation would conduct cultural programmes in
other cities & abroad on requests. Here is a captive
audience and a great chance to promote Indian Art, Culture,
and we welcome your support and suggestions to perpetuate
a noble cause.
Parents
- Sri. C. RAJASEKHARAN & Smt. SUMUKHI
Sri.
C. Rajasekharan (1915 - 1979), was a Double M.A,
a freedom fighter under Rajaji, Private Secretary to
Alagappa Chettiar and Owner of Vindhya Publications,
and his wife,
Smt. Sumukhi (1916 - 1992), was a Triple Graduate, an
accomplished Teacher and Asst. Headmistress of Lady
Sivaswami Iyer Girls Higher Secondary School, Mylapore,
who later involved with Kalakshetra during the time
of Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale. The much-adored Couple,
were something of a Local Celebrity because of their
lifestyle. They were highly Spiritual and Philanthropic
in nature.
Patron
- Smt. R. Nagammal
The family of Late R. Nagammal was one such
which came under the protection of the Philanthropic couple.
She served them till their end without expectations and continued
to perpetuate their wishes as the Patron of the Foundation
along with her grand children -
"The Trio", till her last breathe.
"The Trio" got the best of life from their foster parents both at home at Kalakshetra - their Alma-mater where they had their full- fledged holistic education
besides learning Dance, Music other Arts, have also won several laurels in the cultural arena.
They celebrate all Poojas Festivals in a grand manner and excel in Navarathri Golu. They are the Judges of the Mylapore Golu contest conducted by Mylapore Times.
"The Mylapore Trio"has established themselves as the "Cultural Ambassadors" for promoting & patronizing culture tradition of Mylapore
allover.
They were conferred the Title "Sathya Kala Poshaka Sundaram" by the Bharathanjali Trust of Smt.Anitha Guha for the same.
We, the "Mylapore Trio" (Kalakshetra Alumni) & the
Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial
Foundation celebrate 65th "Kala Poshakam"
Monthly Concert.
Programme - 5.30pm – Carnatic Veena Concert by
Chi. Sashank Mallya (Disciple of Smt. Radha
Venkatesh ) 7.00pm – Carnatic Vocal Concert by
Mumbai G Shilpa
(Disciple of Lalgudi Shri. G. Jayaraman )
On Sunday, 31st July, 2011,
at Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall,
T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 18.
All are requested to kindly present themselves in
TRADITIONAL ATTIRE.
Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation,
66th Monthly "Kala Poshakam".
We, the "Mylapore Trio" (Kalakshetra Alumni)
S. Surendranath, S. Aparna, S. Amarnath, "Sanathanadharma Samrakshini" Smt.
Prema Krishnamurthi & Members of Foundation conduct
8th year POOJA VIDHANAM (A Pooja Workshop – Varalakshmi Vritam, Krishna Jayanthi
& Ganesh Chaturthi) A holistic programme to know about Poojas, Songs, Slokas,
Traditional Outfits, Plaits etc…
Exclusive "Pooja Songs" by Foundation Children.
Venue: Sri Vallabha Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple,
Besant Nagar, Chennai – 90,
on Sunday, 7th August, 2011, at 5.30pm. A Thematic Bharatanatyam presentation by
"Nrithya Chintamani" Smt. Gayatri Balagurunathan.
Special Award - Conferring of the Title "Mani Kalai Vitthagi" on Tmt. Kamala
Gopalan (a Septuagenarian, expert in Bead Art Work & Traditional Games)
Bala Vidwan Bhavani
-Early Morning Holy Walk on 1st January, about
100 children & parents go round the Mada Streets of Sri
Kapaliswarar Temple, Mylapore singing Bhajans & Namavalis.
Marghazhi Bala Utsavam in January, children
exhibit their talents in Multi Lingual Programmes, in
different styles of Dance, Music & other Arts. Conferring
of Bushan, Vibushan & Brahmam Awards to Balas, Yuvas &
Guru.
Foundation Anniversary is celebrated on 15th
February. To commemorate the occasion, Thyagarajar's
Pancharatna Kritis are rendered. Aacharya Awards presented
to Stalwarts in Dance & Music. Kala Poshakam -
Monthly Concerts through the Year, in Classical Dance,
Music, Instrument & in all other Art Forms for children,
youth & elders all over the World.
Bala Gurukulam -A summer camp in April - May
for children & youth wholly culture & tradition centric
learning & spiritual tour.
Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha - An exclusive
Tamizh Festival in April - where 700 children exhibit
their talents in Classical & Folk Art forms. Conferring of
Titles in Art & Craft for Children & Patrons of Tamizh
Culture.
Pooja Vidhanam - A very innovative workshop in
August to learn the nuances of Poojas (including
Alankaaram, Pinnal Jadai, Madisar & Pancha Katcham).
Navarathri Golu Paddathi & Potti A first of
its kind workshop in September / October to learn the A -
Z of putting up a Aesthetic Golu and also an innovative
email Golu Contest for Locals.
Visesha Kala Poshakam Utsav International Art
Festival of Indian Dance, Music & Instruments, in December
/ January, for Artists across India & Abroad. Talented
Performers are honoured with Awards & Titles
S.
SURENDRANATH - President
SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION [Regd.]
New
No. 5, Old No. 3, Ist Floor,
III Trust Link Street,
Mandavelipakkam,
Chennai 600 028,
Tamil Nadu, India.
(Near Santhome High Road Sub Registrar Office &
HDFC Bank)
Phone: - 9382698811,-
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