By Udappur Veerasokkan
Correspondent for Virakesari, Udappu Sri Lanka
This article marks the Annual Theerthotsavam-Water Cutting Ceremony at Munneswaram on Sep 15, 2008
Munneswaram is the foremost and famous Hindu Temple in Southern Sri Lanka. It has all the three key glories of a Hindu holy place-Moorthi (Idol), Theertham (Holy water point) and Thalam (temple).
Located in the town Chilaw in North West Province, Munneswaram is attended by devotees of Sinhalese and Tamil communities to worship and guidanceship.
The temple is a symbol of unity and glows with harmony in devotion among Sinhalese and Tamils-two of the major ethnicities in Sri Lanka.
[Lord Ganesh at the Main entrance of Munneswaram-Pic by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai]
Continue Reading September 13th, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
“Kaaraikkaal Ammaiyaar”-the sixth century poetess is an embodiment of prayer and devotion; she is one of the early Saints of the Hindu Thirumurai, who was acclaimed by the Lord himself as “Ammaiye”-O Mother!
Continue Reading July 30th, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
“Dhammapada and Other Works”-An exhibition of Paintings and Installations by Chandraguptha Thenuwara was inaugurated at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo on 23rd July 2008.It was organised to ‘Commemoration of the Un-Commemorative Julys’.
Being an anti-war artist, Chandraguptha Thenuwara has sought to remind his fellow Sri Lankans of Lord Buddha’s teachings about tolerance and peace. The exhibition will remain open till 29th July 2008 from 10am-7pm. Chandraguptha Thenuwara is a senior lecturer at the University of Visual Arts in Colombo. He is also the Director of Vibhavi-Academy of Fine Arts, which was founded in 1993.
The exhibition was sponsored by The Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust.
Continue Reading July 25th, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
Mahen Chanmugam has been painting for over thirty five years, and has devoted the last twelve to portraying Lord Ganesh. His art attempts to present the complex symbolism and iconography surrounding Lord Ganesh in a colourful, contemporary form.
The combination of his elephant-like head and a quick moving vahana (vehicle) represents tremendous wisdom,intelligence and presence of mind
Continue Reading July 20th, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
Anoma Rajakaruna shares her photos of people in black and white. Anoma has captured many expressions and many environments. Every photograph speaks differently. As a film-maker, photographer and poet ,Anoma has well captured the many moods of men, women and children around the Island. The exhibition is divided as My story, her story, his story and their stories comprising 34 photographs.
Continue Reading July 20th, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
Sri Lankan journalists, rights group activists and members of the civil society are seen sending telegrams at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo,to the President urging for the protection of the journalists, while wearing a black face mask saying “Stop Media Suppression” in all three languages. The countrywide telegram campaign against media suppression was organised by the Sri Lanka Working Journalists on July 7th 2008
Continue Reading July 7th, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
11th Sri Rama Gnanamirtham Isai Velvi (Festival of Music), Day 4:
Continue Reading July 4th, 2008
by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
The 11th Sri Rama Gnanamirtham Isai Velvi (Festival of Music) was organised by the Colombo Kamban Kazhagam, which was held from March 15th-22nd 2008, at Ramakrishna Mission hall. Thyagaraja Aradhana was performed by the participating musicians and artistes on March 12th 2008, before the mega Festival of Music began on March 15th 2008.
Local musicians decorated the Isai Arnagu at dusk, while the Indian musicians decorated the Isai Per Arangu in the nights. The hall was packed with the Carnatic music lovers.
Here is a pictorial of Day 3:
Continue Reading July 3rd, 2008
by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
The 11th Sri Rama Gnanamirtham Isai Velvi (Festival of Music) was organised by the Colombo Kamban Kazhagam, which was held from March 15th-22nd 2008, at Ramakrishna Mission hall. Thyagaraja Aradhana was performed by the participating musicians and artistes on March 12th 2008, before the mega Festival of Music began on March 15th 2008.
Local musicians decorated the Isai Arnagu at dusk, while the Indian musicians decorated the Isai Per Arangu in the nights. The hall was packed with the Carnatic music lovers.
Here is a pictorial of Day 2:
Continue Reading July 2nd, 2008
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
The 11th Sri Rama Gnanamirtham Isai Velvi (Festival of Music) is held annually by the Colombo Kamban Kazhagam.
Members of Kamban Kazhagam got displaced from Jaffna in 1995, and relocated themselves in Colombo. The activities of the Kamban Kazhagaman began soon after the relocation in Colombo.
Local musicians decorated the Isai Aranagu at dusk, while the Indian musicians decorated the Isai Per Arangu in the nights. The hall was packed with the Carnatic music lovers.
Here is a pictorial of Day 1:
Instrumentalists taking part in Thyagarajah Aradhana before the inauguration of eight days long Festival of Music
Continue Reading July 1st, 2008
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