Entertainment

Ghananjani – a programme with the masters.
The Sakti Foundation presents the 18th annual fund raiser ‘Ghananjani’, a music concert.
Artists Zakir Hussain (tabla), U.Shrinivas (mandolin), Sivamani (percussion), Dominique Di
Piazza (bass guiter) and Stephen Devassy (keyboard) will take part in this program. The event
will be held at 6.15 Pm on February 21st at the Music Academy. Donor passes priced at
Rs.500, 1000 and 2000 are available at The Sakti Foundation No 9, Manikeswari Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai 10. Ph No: 26611213, 9952988499.

Mahashivarathri 2009 – Night long Satsang with
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
MAHASHIVARATHRI, which falls in February / March every year, is very significant among the
festivals of India. This night celebrates the Grace of Shiva, who is considered the Adi (first)
Guru from whom the yogic tradition originates. The planetary positions on this night are such
that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is enormously
beneficial for one's physical and spiritual wellbeing to stay awake and aware throughout the
night. In addition, the benefit of any yogic practices performed on this night multiply
manifold.
Mahashivarathri is celebrated as a nightlong Sathsang with Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev realized
Master, Yogi and profound Mystic of our times. Sadhguru's discourses and powerful
meditations, interspersed with lively and colorful programs by world renowned artists, offer an
unforgettable cultural and spiritual experience
Meticulously organized, this festival has become increasingly popular, drawing over 4 lakh
people last year at Coimbatore and over 12000 people at Chennai alone.
ANNADHANAM is offered as prasadam for all.
This year Mahashivarathri falls on 23rd February and celebrations will begin from 6pm onwards
to 24th February 6 am.
In Chennai it will be celebrated at three venues simultaneously.
1. Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam
2. New Hall Railway Stadium, Perambur
3. DAV Higher Secondary School, Adambakkam
Musical performances by Gundecha Brothers, India Ocean, Sounds of Isha and
more…..
Be present along with your family and friends to join in celebration of this rapturous night!
AASTHA channel broadcasts this event live from Isha Centre, Coimbatore.
For more information, contact - 044 24842424 / 9940633255

Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan
Maharashtra Lalit Kala Nidhi presents a Musical concert at Narada Gana Sabha, No 314, TTK
Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18, at 5.30 pm on 22nd February. Performance given by Satish Vyas
– Santoor, Mukundraj Deo on the Tabla, Parween Sultana – Vocal, and Shrinivas Achrya
playing the Harmonium. Ticket are priced Rs. 100, 200 and 300 and are available at
Landmark. Ph No: 24993201.

SPB Musical Nite
A Musical Evening by Mr.S.P.Balasubramaniam will be held on 21st of February, 6.00 Pm at
Sacred Heart Mat Hr Sec School, Mount Road, Chennai 2. Ph No: 28352118, 9841015077,
9840784555. The chief guest will be actor Vijay. Ticket price is, Rs. 500 and 1000. Tickets are
available at School Office, Landmark, Fruit Shop on Greams Road, Gangotri and Nilgiris.

Mitafest ’09 – celebrating Diamond Jubilee of MIT
MIT celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Year and Mitafest. This year’s highlight is a concert by
Anuradha Sriram and a rock show by Karthik on February 20th. A video jockey workshop
by Pooja and Gibran of SS Music and Levis fashion show on 22nd February. Professional shows,
Adzap, Treasure Hunt, Potpourri, Quizzes and funfilled events are part of the other schedule of
the programe. Mitafest has been held for the past 60 years in MIT. This is one of the oldest
college festival. The programe is for three days and four nights at the college campus.

U.K.Muralis Music Nite
U.K.Murali is a unique singer who has sung for 18 hours nonstop on 25 different voices. He
has his own light music orchestra called Udaya Raagam Innisai Mazahai. They have performed
shows in all south Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. In
Chennai this orchestra is giving its performance at Kamarajar Arangam, on 22nd Feb at 6.00
Pm. Ph No: 23612232, 9790905588. Ticket price starts from Rs. 250, 500, 1000.

Bharat Kumar Musical Concert
Naada Inbam is organizing a musical concert. Those who perform are, Bharat Kumar (Vocal),
Amritha Murali (Violin) and Mannarkoil J. Balaji (Mrudangam). At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2,
Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai 4. On February 26th at 6:00 PM. Ph No: 24992692, 24992672.
All are welcome.

Pattabhirama Pandit Musical Concert
Charsur Arts Foundation is organizing a musical concert. The performance will be given by
T S Pattabhirama Pandit (Vocal). At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai
4. On February 22nd at 6:30 pm. Ph No: 24992672, 24465150. All are welcome

Krishnamurthy Musical Concert
Madurai Mani Iyer Day is organized by Naada Inbam with a musical concert performed by B.
Krishnamurthy (Vocal), Vittal Ramamurthy (Violin) and Vellore Ramabhadran (Mrudangam).
At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai 4. On February 21st at 6:00 pm
Ph No: 24992692, 24992672. All are welcome.

Music and Drama concert organized by Hamsadhwani
Hamsadhwani is organising a Music and Drama festival during the course of the next week.
On February 21st at 6:00 pm.
Maharajapuram Ramachandran (Vocal), Nagai Muralidharan (Violin) and Tiruvarur
Bhaktavatsalam (Mrudangam). At The Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai 20. Ph No: 24915555, 24418756. Tickets are priced Rs. 50 and 100.
On February 22nd at 6:15 pm
Performance by Jayanthi Kumaresh (Veena), Patri Satish Kumar (Mrudangam) and S.
Karthick (Ghatam).
On February 23rd at 6:00 pm. A musical concert performed by R. Suryaprakash (Vocal),
M.A. Krishnaswamy (Violin) and Neyveli Narayanan (Mrudangam).
Feb 26, 2009
Artists performing are, Lakshmi Rangarajan (Vocal), Mysore Srikanth (Violin) and
Poongulam Subramaniam (Mrudangam).
On Feb 27th at 6:30 pm.
Mambalam Sisters (Vocal), R. Hemalatha (Violin), Kallidaikurichi Sivakumar (Mrudangam)
and K.S. Rangachari (Khanjira) will be performing. At Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar,
Adyar, Chennai 20. Ph No: 24915555, 24418756. Tickets cost Rs. 50 and 100.

Kalakshetra – eminent artists performing
Rukmani Devi Birthday Celebrations going on at Kalakshetra, programe starts on 23rd
February and lasts till March 1st. It will take place at Kalakshetra, Bharata Kalakshetra
Auditorium, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 41. Ticket rates are, Rs. 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 500.
Ph No: 24521169. Programe dates are,
On 26th February 6.30 Pm Violin – Sitar Jugalbandhi. Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan - Sitar,
Ravindra Yavagal - Tabla, Lalgudi GJR Krishnan - Violin, Thiruvarur Vaidhyanathan -
Mridangam.
On 27th February 6.30 Pm Andal Charitram Dance – Drama by Kalakshetra Repretory.
On 28th February 6.30 Pm Kuchipudi by Shantala Shivalingappa
On 1st March 6.30 Pm Kannappar Kuravanji Dance – Drama by Kalakshetra Repretory.

Annual Music & drama Festival at Nayaki
Nayaki celebrates its 14th Year Music Festival from 21st February till March 1st. At Abirami
Chidambaram Community Hall, No 1/3A, River View Road, Kotturpuram. Inaugration will be at
5.30 Pm by Mr.R.Seshasayee and chief guest will be Ashok Leyland. The Nayaki award is given
to Rukmini Ramani along with cash prize. Revathy Ramachandran dance recital will be
followed by the innaugration at 6.45 Pm. The schedule of the programe is as follows,
On 22nd Feb 6.15 Pm performance by N.Vijay Siva
On 23rd Feb 6.15 Pm UAA presents Y.Gee Mahendran in Swadeshi Aiyar
On 24th Feb 6.15 PmViolin recital by Kanyakumari and Sanjeev
On 25th Feb 6.15 Pm Musical concert by S.Karthik
On 26th Feb 6.15 Pm performance by O.S.Arun
On 27th Feb 6.15 Pm performance by Ranjani and Gayatri
On 28th Feb 6.15 Pm performance by Gayatri and Girish
On 1st March 6.15 Pm performance by Malladi Brothers.