Monsoon 2012 - Monsoon Ragas

Malhaar festival immerses the audience in monsoon showers. The two day event unfolds the several layers of creativity in different sessions . The first session Monsoon colours a series of group exhibition in various media by established artists from India and abroad followed by the classical music performance in the second session .

The first series unfolded with the painting exhibitions by renowned Artist Michael Templin, Dr Sudeep Rai, Gulshaa Begum, Archana Tela and Jitendra Patniwal

The event was inaugrated by Dr Brijesh Mathur, chief - Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital. He said ' The painting of Tansen is a tribute to the great musician. Monsoon Ragas – during the Medieval Ages when Rajput Rajas and Mughal Emperors , Kings and Nawabs in various states, patronised musicians, dancers and painters at their royal courts and treated them with great honour. The jewel among such artists was unquestionably Mian Tansen who was counted among the Navaratnas – nine gems – at Emperor Akbar's court. Honoured as the greatest musician India has produced.'

The second series began with the sitar concert by Sitar Maestro Dr Sudeep Rai and Amjad Khan on Tabla. Jha Saheb founder of Kala Ankur Academy inaugurated the evening by lighting the lamp. Jha Saheb Congratulated Ms Begum for bringing a change in the Art and Culture presentation to the City. He was highly appreciative of the efforts of Ms Begum and her involvement in art and culture.

The audience utterly spellbound with the soulful sitar recital at the Malhaar Festival "Monsoon Ragas" held at Al Ikhlaas Gallery in Ajmer.

Chairperson Divine Abode , director and organizer of the festival Begum Gulshaa tells that "the concept of paintings with music for the two day Malhaar Festival is truly the most beautiful representation ever to all the art and music lovers of the city. From Meera Bai to Tansen, From Lord Krishna to the gopikas there is everything which relates to monsoon in the paintings exhibited.

Dr.Sudeep Rai noted disciple of the Sitar maestro Pt. Debu Chaudhuri, rendered a soul stirring Raga Megh on his sitar.The accompaniment of the tabla by Ustad Amjad Khan of Delhi Gharana added rich colour to his deeply captivating performance establishing and maintaining a deeply profound atmosphere. The Duo performed in Ajmer for the first time ever. Dr Sudeep Rai said ' I am very particular about the ambience whenever I perform. Music is at its best when one performs at the right place where the spirits are high. I believe in perfection and to me everything must be of the similar standard.

Ms Begum Chairperson Divine Abode  is an artist of high repute herself. She congratulated the artist for their presentation which was immensely descriptive with multicolored visuals.

Chief Patron Divine Abodes Mr Shahid Siddiqui, Leader Samajwadi and Ex Mp Rajya Sabha said Rain and the magical season of Monsoon have always been the throbbing heart of Indian life and culture. Whether we are talking about music – classical, folk or devotional – dance, painting or sculpture.

MoNSoon 2012 will surely help in establishing a peaceful world order letting the audience experience divinity and eternal bliss through art and music said Mrs Naseem Akhtar, Honourable Minister for Education, Rajasthan.

I must appreciate the initiative Divine Abode has taken in promoting art and culture in Ajmer" said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios who himself is an art lover.

Ms Begum further thanked the artist, the audience, Media Partner Marwah studios and On line partner Buzzintown.com for their support and co operation in the event.


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