U RISE VEDIC SANGEETA ACADEMY ® R-118, MSO Colony, Jeevanhalli Main Road, Cox Town, Bangalore – 560005

Proudly announces

Yet another treat for Art lovers...

Thyagaraja Aaradhane- The senior musicians, teachers and senior students of various academies come together to perform the Thyagaraja Aradhane.

After the continued success of this event since the last 10 years, we once again bring

to you a celebration in commemoration of the great saints and Vagekaras, Saint

Purandaradasa, Saint Muthuswami Dikshidhar, Saint Shyama Shastri and Saint

Thyagaraja.

Program Highlights

A. Singing of the Pancharathna Krithis

All the below listed competitions are to be held on (1st Feb, 2015)

B. Painting Competition

Category A*- Coloring Category B*-Drawing Category C*-Abstract For Category A the picture will be provided at the venue, by us. The topic for Category B will be informed 2 weeks prior to the competition. The topic for Category C will be given on the spot. Participants are requested to bring their own material.

Category A- Any Geetham OR Nottu swara OR Devarnama OR Namavalli (Bhajan). Category B- Any Adi tala Varnam OR Lakshana Geetham OR Swarajathi OR Dasa Pada. Category C- Atta Thala Varnam OR Ragamalika Varnam OR Krithi by the trinity. Category D – A Ragamalika OR Vilambakala krithi by the trinity(with manodharma) Criteria remain same for both the group and the solo event. Shruthi Box is to be brought by the participant.

C. Music Competitions

Bharathanatyam Category A- Shloka OR any Invocatory Item Category B- Any Jathiswaram OR Alaripoo (in any of the Jaathis) OR Koutvam. Category C- A Devarnama OR Thillana OR Bhajan Category D- A Padam (Nayaka-Nayaki Bhava) OR Krithi OR Javalli.

D. Dance Competitions

For dance, Cd’s will have to be brought by the participants themselves. Cd’s to be submitted to the reception desk, at least 30mins, before their scheduled slot.

Kathak Category A- Any Invocatory Item Category B- Any Shloka Category C- Any Nruthhanga OR Nruthya Piece Category D- Japp Taal OR Taal Recitation

For dance, Cd’s will have to be brought by the participants themselves. Cd’s to be submitted to the reception desk, at least 30mins, before their scheduled slot.

D. Dance Competitions (continued)

Folk Dance & Contemporary Dance This year we introduce Folk & Contemporary dance competitions. This is open ONLY TO GROUPS (No Solo). This is open to ALL age categories. No Bollywood Music / No film Music allowed. All decency should be maintained in the attire, else may be open to disqualification.

D. Dance Competitions (continued)

E. Shloka Chanting Competition

Category A- 8 lines of any Shloka Category B- Any Ashtakam OR Hanuman Chalisa OR Bhaja Govindam (4 verses / 16 lines). Category C- 10 stanzas from any chapter of the Bhagavad Gita OR 10 stanzas of Vishnu Sahasranamam OR Lalitha Sahasranamam Category D- 20 shlokas from any Sahasranamam OR any chapter of the Bhagavad Gita (Fully).

The Passage / Article for them to rewrite will be given at the venue.

OPEN TO ALL CATEGORIES

F. Handwriting Competition

There are four categories of participation A - Sub Junior: UKG - III STD (5years – 8 years) B - Juniors: IV – VIISTD (9years – 12 years) C – Sub Seniors: VIII – XSTD (13 years to 15 years) D - Seniors: XI and above (16years – 18 years)

CATEGORIES

Points to be noted For music and dance, both solo and group participation is encouraged. Group event- minimum 3 members. No film music allowed. Time allowed for each item (Category A and B) 03+1minutes. For Category C – Time limit is 07 minutes. For Category D – time limit is 10 minutes. For Folk & Contemporary dance – Time limit is 06 minutes. Judges decision will be final. No further discussion will be entertained. Entries for participation should reach the undersigned on or before 10th January’2015. There will be participation certificates given to all, and prizes for the winners. The topic for the Drawing competition will be given 2 weeks prior to date of the

competition.

*Registration Details and Fee For Solo Category (Music & Dance) – Rs.200 per head. For Drawing/Painting – Rs.100 per head. For Group category (Music & Dance) – Rs.100 per head. For children participating in more than 2 categories, Special discount of Rs.50 can

be availed. Payments can be made online (or by any other mode). *Registered participants will be given priority (over spot registration) based on their reporting time, for all events. (On 1st come 1st served basis.)

Contact Details Phone : 9900204948 or 9900193322 E Mail Id : uvsabangalore@gmail.com Website : www.uvsa.co.in Address : R-118, Orchid Block, Purva Park Apartments, MSO Colony, Cox Town, Bangalore - 560005