content (Arts & Culture) During the homage celebrated past Sunday 22th at the SAWCHU in Bharas Nivas, Gordon performed some of the compositions of Saint Tyagaraja.
Every year the commemorative music festival Tyagaraja Aradhana is held at Thiruvaiyaru in Tyagaraja's honour. This is a week-long festival of music where various Carnatic musicians from all over the world get together with their veenas, violins, flutes, nagasvarams, mridangams and ghatams.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 (Arts & Culture) In this part of India, the months December and January reverberate with musical compositions of Saint Tyagaraja, one of the Trinity of Carnatic Music. There is a belief that during this time, the main audience is the Saint himself. The musicians sing and play their compositions as their offerings and receive blessings that nourish them in their Sadhana. Read more Wednesday, 25 January 2012 (Arts & Culture) Last Friday 13th of January, the musician Jean Christophe Bonnafous from France offered an Indian Classic Flute concert in ARKA. Many guests, new comers and Aurovillians came to enjoy this music exhibition. On this opportunity Tugay Basar from Turkish join Jean Christophe with a flute solo and a shared improvisation between both musician at the end of the concert.
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Saturday, 14 January 2012 (Arts & Culture) November 8th 2011, in the early morning, i found myself transported from Belgium to Mumbai. The heat, the smell of chai and betelnut, fresh coconut... I was in India! It was the beginning of my travel, that would take me to Goa, Hampi, Mysore, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Madurai and Kodaikanal, to arrive in Auroville december 28th, two days earlier than cyclone Thane. You can listen to audio recordings documenting the trip. To be continued...
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Monday, 09 January 2012 (Arts & Culture) November 8th 2011, in the early morning, i found myself transported from Belgium to Mumbai. The heat, the smell of chai and betelnut, fresh coconut... I was in India! It was the beginning of my travel, that would take me to Goa, Hampi, Mysore, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Madurai and Kodaikanal, to arrive in Auroville december 28th, two days earlier than cyclone Thane. You can listen to audio recordings documenting the trip. To be continued...
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Monday, 09 January 2012 (Environment) You can hear Prya of Buddha Garden (Auroville), and the village head of Morattandi about their reactions to the cyclone Thane. Although separated by only 5km, their way of coping with the storm is quite different. Morattandi, a village of 2000 inhabitants southwest of Auroville, is still struggling to get the electricity and water supply working again. Buddha Garden, a sustainable farm with solar panels, is up and running again. The village head of Morattandi is giving the interview while giving directions to workmen fixing an electricity pole.
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 (Education) Although already without power (was a Thursday night just before cyclone Thane), Korean artist and many of those who were delighted to experience some literary art from Korean and Indian artist came to the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture. Aster Patel opened with Sri Aurobindo's Cosmic Consciousness, after the greetings from Choi ChangGeun and Sarasija. And that poetry doesn't know the boundaries was clear after listening melodic poems in Korean language without really cacthing the meaning but understanding the beauty of written word.
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 (Arts & Culture) In the lyrical drama based on the story from Mahabharata, visiting Morodokami theater troupe from Thailand perfomed with a contemporary approach Thai traditional and many of today's images. With this play they want to honor Tagore's work that his message is timeless as his work is always worthwhile, in this almost hopelessly selfish world of materialism, giving a lesson to todays official leaders of the world that, unofficially, the mission of building mankind has been a task of the poet since the beginning and still is.
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011 (Education) In an interesting interview with Kalvi and Kathy with the background of open house at Thamari community centre at Edayanchavadi we can hear inspiring story about the center, which it became very important for the village children. "Flowering of potential for all" is their red thread, and center is trying to be a safe space for children of all ages last seven years. For the open house children prepared many things, from exhibition of their work trough the year, magic show, and launching of a bilingual book "Blooming Thamarai" .
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Monday, 26 December 2011 (Arts & Culture) Bahauddin Mohiuddin Dagar, who hails from the renowned Dagar family, represents the 20th Generation of the Dagar parampara of the Dagarbani school of Music. He performed at the Bharat Nivas auditorium in Auroville on December, 17th to an enthralled audience. The concert was much sought after as Dagar is a master of a rare musical instrument Rudra Veena. This style of music is part of an ancient tradition of India. Read more Thursday, 22 December 2011 (Arts & Culture) Bahauddin Mohiuddin Dagar is a 40 year old renowned Rudra Veena player and son of famous north Indian musician Zia Mohiuddin Dagar. He plays with the Dagarbani style and his lineage can be traced to to eight generations, to Baba Gopal Das, who converted to Islam, and became Baba Imam Baksh in the 18th century. At the age of 12 he started training under his father. and uncle Zia Fareeduddin. He started performing at the young age of 20. More information here: swaratala.blogspot.com/2007/04/bahauddin-dagar-in-beginning-your-ustad.html Read more Thursday, 22 December 2011 (News) Bridget of lAvenir explains in an interview with Miriam a positive forward step related to the art of building; graduate engineers to join the lAvenir team. The Gods will awaken on 15 January, Pongal. That means village temples switch on their funnel type loud speakers early morning until 8 pm. Shankar of Last School campus reminds us to respect the sacred beliefs of our neighbours and, to be ready with ear plugs! Sadhana Forest celebrates its 8th birthday Friday December 23rd... everyone is welcome to join in an all-day festival.
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Monday, 19 December 2011 (City Life) Speaking with M.Sundaram Amudha the Indian women circle founder in Auroville. She works for women development and improvement since 10 years ago in the Auroville bio-region She tries to help women improve their situation and position in the society by educating them and informing them of their power and abilities in their personal life and society. She talks about her experience how she started her activities. Also the way Indian women responded to her initiative, her difficulties, the issues she works on, and her achievement in all these years
Friday, 04 November 2011 (News) On Tuesday, 25th of October 2011were all invited to celebrate Diwali at Bharat Nivas., after delicious common dinner at Solar Kitchen . Program starts at 7.00 pm with fireworks with all our children at the entrance of the Auditorium. Between and 7.30pm to 8.45pm we will see an Indian classical dance. Rapahel from Sri Ma is happy to announce that from next week onwards there will be a new free service for the resident of Auroville's beach communities: Auroville Tsunami Alarm Service (AVTAS). Giorgio will celebrate his 75th birthday.
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Thursday, 20 October 2011 (Education) The integration of the 4 varnas and the new Dhrama. The 4 varnas, quite other than the castes, have determined the structure of society not only in India but also in the West. Their integration into a human unity is essential for the coming about of the new world. The new inner or spiritual unity will gradually create a new, egoless dharma Nous voulons une race sans ? go replacing the ego-dharma of the evolution until now. Georges van Vrekhem gave a talk in Savitri Bhavan.
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Thursday, 20 October 2011 (Arts & Culture) Miya Mahadev a film about friendship, compassion, Human Unity, social responsibility and values is about friendship between a Hindu and a Muslim living in the walled city in Ahmedebad.
The film directed by three Charted Accountancy students; Aayush Patel, Mit Jani & Prateek Gupta is a portrait of two strong characters, who through their friendship, influenced the community. The harmony, mutual respect and love shared between these two friends had become an example for the community, which is made up of people of diverse religions and cultures
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Tuesday, 04 October 2011 (News) Tomorrow is the birthday of Lord Ganesh, celebrated in the UK, USA, Canada and Mauritius as well as throughout India. Ganesh is the god of wisdom, prosperity and remover of all obstacles. The whole cosmos is known to be the belly of Ganesha. Parvati, the primordial energy. All realms, all oceans are inside the cosmic belly of Ganesha, held together by the cosmic energy symbolized as the snake Ganesha ties round Himself. The mouse-vehicle is our ego, controlled by Ganesh. One who controls the ego has Ganesha consciousness or God-consciousness.
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Wednesday, 31 August 2011 (Spirituality) On Saturday, 14th August, a memorial gathering was held in Savitri Bhavan dedicated to Syam Sundar who recently passed away. Shyam Sundar was appointed by the Mother as the secretary of Auroville affairs and was involved in the township project from the very beginning. About thirty Aurovilians and fifteen Ashramites gathered in Savitri Bhavan to pay tribute to Shyam Sundar. After a short meditation, several friends spontaneously shared their reminiscences of Shyamsunder, who had taken significant roles in his lifetime.
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Thursday, 25 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Professor Vasudev Murthy has incorporated and adapted the Indian/Hindustani scales and music technique to the Arabic Oudh. For him music is a true friend. Feeling the music is the most essential aspect of appreciation, learning and playing. Raags are names of feelings, when played right, they create a perceivable image for the listener. Recognition of notes is a process that takes time and experience and is a milestone to reach. Musicians not only hear sounds but also hear the parallel structures of the notes, but it does not come easy.
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Thursday, 18 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Play within the play, multiple layer story about certain women's issues that are swept under the carpet for very long. Naga Mandala or "Questioning" , is the adaptation of Girish Karnad story about king cobra with magical powers. Young and naive wife of indifferent husband is growing her awareness with the help of the blind wise woman and king cobra. Story could have different turns, and different endings, all is up on who is telling the story, and yet here Rani (young wife) got her last word with the help of the excited audience.
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Sunday, 14 August 2011 (News) In today's news we feature interview with Renu from L'Avenir d"Auroville / Town Development Council on updates from them. Adrien, Elsa and Sophie have been working with TDC/ Avenir and Road Service and Marie since June on a design for the Mahalakshmi Park (SK to Arka area) Their concept will be presented next Thursday, 18th of August at 4pm at Conference Room in Town Hall.
For the Sri Aurobindo's birthday and for the Independence Day of India many programs and offerings are prepared. From morning bonfire...to colective meditation at UP.
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Thursday, 11 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Uday Bhawalkar performed Rag Lalith in his morning concert at White Hall, Bharat Niwas. The hour-and-half long rendition enraptured the audience. He was accompanied on the Pakawaj by Pratap Awadh and on the Tanpura by Sagar and Jaisingh. Uday was born in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He began training in Hindustani classical music from his elder sister. His love for the music led him to one of the most prolific figures in the ancient Dhrupad, Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar and his elder brother, Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagarsahab.
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Tuesday, 09 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Uday Bhawalkar started his rendition at Pitanga Cultural Centre with Rag Pooriya, an evening Rag. This was followed by another Rag after a short interval. The rendition was performed in two specific parts Alap and Bandish. He is one of India's foremost exponents of Hindustani vocal music in the Dhrupad tradition, the oldest existing form of Indian classical music. The nature of this music is spiritual and is based more on a sense of worship than entertainment. The music did induce a feeling of peace and contemplation in the listener.
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 (Arts & Culture) Organic Bahams- gave their first ever concert on Thursday 12th at the SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas. Visitors impulses were rattled by the list of songs and overlapping genres of the diverse performance filled with talent and humor. Our dear friend Gino also used the opportunity to unveil his love for percussion. His rhythmic and restless hands ensured an upbeat flow of the evening. Enjoy the ranging aptitude of guitarist and singer Jasleen from New Delhi and Girish from Bangalore, percussionist and Aurovillian Gino and body percussionist Nachi from Tamil Nadu. From Punjabi, Hindi, French, English, Traditional and Pop, there is a little piece for everyone to love and cherish.
Friday, 13 May 2011 (Spirituality) In a new building at Bharat Nivas Dr. Aster Patel introduced Dr. Karan Singh at the presentation of a newly released publication entitled 'The Integral Human Existence'. This book basically speaks of the teachings of Sri Aurobindo in the light of his words regarding the problems faced in the ordinary life of humanity. And the solutions. Members of the Governing Board and as well as Auroville's Working Committee and the Auroville Foundation were present. The book is published by Bhrat Nivas: www.auroville.org/thecity/bharat_nivas/bharat_nivas_main.htm.
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Monday, 25 April 2011 (Arts & Culture) Almost a hundred kids have been preparing since weeks to be ready for the show on Tamil New Year evening celebration,Thursday 14th of April 2011, at the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture. Nine groups of children presented eleven performances to welcome the coming Tamil "Kara" year. Two devotional songs were song by children from Meera women's group and a live music was prepared by Balu for devotional purposes of the Mother to end the evening. From the backstage, few minutes before starting, performers are giving a glimpse of their presentation for this very special show.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 (News) Ugadi or Tamil New Year signifies the beginning of a new year and a new day, the arrival of the spring, new life, new and fresh beginning, vibrancy, life, color, growth, well-being and prosperity. The most significant fact about the festival of Ugadi or Tamil New Year is the fact that the festival comes with a very important and relevant message for all to remember throughout their lives. All the experience that you have, good or bad must be treated with absolute equanimity. Whatever happens through out the year must be taken up calmly and faced gracefully. People should learn to rise above the happiness and sorrows, failure and success. For that occasion will be cultural program at 7.30 pm at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture with different classical Indian dances and devotional songs. Tomorrow at 5pm at Conference Room in Town Hall L'Avenir d'Auroville will present dis-mountable housing project.
Thursday, 14 April 2011 (Spirituality) What is it? It's a healing method, which descends through the layers of the heart, finally reaching the place to access supreme Divine Love within the body. Thereby healing can occur. And conscious evolution can occur. The word 'hladina' is derived from the Sanskrit word Hladini. In his book, The Mother, Sri Aurobindo describes Hladini as a powerful ecstasy which flows from supreme Divine Love. He says this alone can heal the gulf between the Supramental heights of the direct Divine power of manifestation and the lowest levels of presently unconscious matter. All earth matter awakens with the Hladini Love and the manifesting power of the Supramental. Read more Wednesday, 13 April 2011 (News) On Thursday at the TAMIL NEW YEAR Celebration at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture at 7.30 pm will be the cultural program of classical devotional songs and dances of India from different teachers and their students. On Friday 15th at 5pm in the Town Hall, Conference hall L'Avenir d'Auroville will present Dis-mountable housing project. In this meeting they will include a presentation from L'avenir d'Auroville, Housing service and designers on · new site location and plan for a dis-mountable housing project. On Friday 15 April at 4 pm in Pavilion of Tibetan Culture. "Rainbow Child" Auroville Program will open a children's art exhibition. Tomorrow, on 13th of April Matrimandir will remain open for Aurovilians and Newcomers from 6 am to 9 am, and from 4.30 pm to 8 pm only. There will be no visitors concentration on that day because of the elections.
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Tuesday, 12 April 2011 (News) On Saturday April 9th at 8 pm at the Visitors Centre Genius Incorporated Presents will make us laugh once more with Doppelganger - which they wrote is a scientific fiction of future possibilities with the advent of the dual consciousness. At Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture on Saturday, April 9 at 8 pm Auroville Odissi Dance Group will give the performance Sri Krishna under the Kadamba Tree. Program is dedicated to Anu ben. A devotional dance originating in Odisa, Odissi highlights the beauty of curves and sculpted form in movement. At Widarra Farm Small Wind Turbine Design and Construction Workshop will be held from 9 - 12 April, and the second one in the last week of April to 1st of May.
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