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Updated Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 1932 Hrs. IST
Devotees from Prakasam District got their opportunity to perform
their annual pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam this week. A speech and a Carnatic
music concert comprised today's programme. A skit entitled 'Seva Aradhana' is
scheduled for tomorrow.
The programme commenced with Vedic recitation at 1630hrs. At
1700hrs, Sri . M.S. Krishnamurthy, District President of Prakasam District
addressed the gathering. He started his speech enumerating the contribution of
Prakasam District to the culture of Bharath, to its society and the holy
mission of Bhagawan. Conveying his salutations to the various temples of the
district, and expressing gratitude for the various industries it houses, he
reported on the activities of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations in the
district.
The State President in a Nostalgic Mood
He then went on a nostalgic mood, recounting the past pilgrimages
of the group, the programmes performed and the loving interactions with
Bhagawan. He remembered the various groups of Islamic devotees, Lawyers,
Principals and Teachers from the district who arrived with the pilgrimage in
previous years.
The artistes seek blessings before the programme
Sri Prakash Rao, the cultural coordinator introduced the artists of
today's music programme: 'Sangeetha Sevamani', Dr. Dwaram Lakshmi (Prof of
Music, Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupathi) performed in the accompaniment
of 'Sangeetha Sevamani' 'Violin Kala Deepika' Smt Challa Prabhavath, (Principal
of Venkateswara College of Music, Tirupathi) on the violin, Sri Parupalli
Subramanyam on the Mridangam and Sri Alugolu Satyanarayana on the Ghatam.
A scintillating presentation.
The concert started with the Aalap, "Sathya Sainam Vishnum" leading
to the song Vatapi Ganapatim in Hamsadvani raag, followed by Appa Rama Bhakthi
in Pantuvarali raag, Krishna nee beganae in Yaman raag and concluded with the
Bhajan, Govinda Krishna Jai. Very melodious aalaps for each song enhanced their
beauty. A sublime voice and a flawless rendition on the violin was the
highlight of the programme.
Mangala Arati
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