Activities of Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya
January
Curiously yoga sessions with Eeshanee from Hong Kong.
Ravanasamudram Thai poosam festival, Ravanasamudram, Tenkasi, Thirunelveli, January 2024.
Patriotic presentation on the republic day, January 26th with students of Vidyalaya from VGN matriculation school, Melattur.
Featured as part of Bharat Series, Kal Aaj and Aurkal, led By Aditya Birla Sun life AMC Ltd, MD CEO, Sri A Balasubramaniam. Documented for socio cultural empowerment of rural community students only text no photo.
March
Natyanjali, Avvai Kottam, Thiruvaiyaru.
Nritya Harikatha, Dwaraka as part Srimad Bhagavatha Pracharna trust, Chennai.
Satchidanandha Jyothirmaya Nataraja Samarpanam, Thiruvannamalai Thirumoolar Aashram.
April
Satchidanandha Raama amrutha Nataraja Samarpanam, Bangalore.
Collaborated with Abhai (association of Bharathanatyam artists of India) for world dance day. April 29, 2024 on World Dance Day.
Joins Home for Humanity, Geneva.
May
Vidyalaya, for the second year in continuum offered Natya Aradhana as part of the Vaikasi Visakam Brahmotsavam at Unnathapureeshwarar Sivapriya temple at Melattur. Unique concept of the Shanmatha was presented with entire village community gathering to see the offering post 11 pm. Special gratitude yet again to Sri Srikanth and the organising team.
Uniquely researched concept of Navasandhi Aradhana with befitting ragams and thevarams for the Dhikpathis were humbly presented based on the directions of the temple Sivacharirar, taken from Kamika agama Vidhi.
Special gratitude to Swami Vijayanandha Saraswathi, Oodhuvar Sri Sivakumar Aiyya and Vidhushi Radha Sridhar for helping us complete the ritual. Special mention of R Gopalakrishnan here who with his Vedha abhyasam knowledge enabled a fitting tribute through the Sadhashiva Tatvam that concluded with Satchidanandha Jyothi Swaroopam of the presiding lord of Unnathapuri.
Lyrics of Vidhushi Kamakshi Muthukrishnan rendered in music by Aiyaru Rajeshwari for the Oonjal sevai during Vaikasi Vasantatotsavam at Thiruvaiyaru Aiyarrapar Dharmasamvardhini temple ritual in the banks of Cauvery brought heavens to pour after Vidyalaya ‘s blissful Natya aradhana.
9th Year participation at Garbharakshambigai temple Brahmotsavam organized by postal authorities of Melattur Papanasam and Thirukarukavoor post saw yet another grand Natya Aradhana. Our gratitude to Sumathi Guru and Sri Karthi for honouring our services.
June
International recognition, “Home for Humanity” award.
Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya receives the most revered “Home for Humanity” award, instituted by Home for Humanity, Earth artistry movement for Planetary regeneration, France by the founders Prof Alexander Schieffer and Dr Rama Mani. Seen here with Vidyalaya ‘s extended family. Head of the institutions, staffs, care takers, service providers, parents and disciples.
Aari Embroidery classes for Vidyalaya students by award winning artist, Lakshmi Natarajan.
Mandakini Lakshmi Iyer, a 10th grade student came all the way from San Francisco, USA to document the technical empowerment of Vidyalaya disciples.
July
Vidyalaya was humbled to be a part of the Amruthamahotsavam of Sri Sri Sri Ramunuja Jeeyar Swamigal of Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Malleshwaram and presented Nritya Harikatha. All participants were blessed and honoured with a Citation from Jeeyar Swamigal himself for our Seva on the 7th of July 2024.
Tradition Meets Technology: RFID Revolution at Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya.
August
Thirumoolar Charitram Initiation: Vidyalaya was blessed by the Thiruvavaduthurai mutt His Holiness 24th Petathipathi Srilasri Ambalavaana desika Paramacharya swamigal. Holy initiation of Thirumoolar charitra Natakam
Aadi pooram utsavam, Thiruvaiyaru: Blessed by Thambiran Chokkalinga Swami, Vidyalaya brought live the Appar Kailaya katchi as part of the Aadi Pooram, Adi Perukku Mahotsavam Aiyarapar Dharmasamvardhini temple, Thiruvaiyaru.
Compositions of Vidhushi Kamakshi Muthukrishnan and Aiyaru Rajeshwari moved the audience and the sanctum reverberated with divinity and applause.
The event had the gracious presence of Saiva Samaya Thilagam, Dr Uma Maheshwari.
VGN school students of Vidyalaya presenting pinnal Kolattam. Trained by Vidyalaya disciples. Gopalakrishnan, Swathy and Jacquelin. For Independence day, August 15th.
Recognised for social service through arts.
October
Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya celebrated Sanatana Dharma globally bringing together artists across continents from different nationalities and culture in unison to celebrate the 81st year of Guru Melattur Sri S Natarajans life and times. The festival impacted the socio cultural ethics of our Earth by large uniting the artists for a noble collective cause.
The event curated online from 1st of October to 12 th October 2024. This endeavour of Vidyalaya also paid homage to Pandit Sri R Visweswaran on his 80th year wherein the santoor maestro ‘s contribution to art and music was celebrated.
Vijayadasami rituals were rituallistically inaugurated with Chitsabesa Nataraja Havanam and handing of Thalai Kol Asan title to Smt Priyamvadha Murali (dedicated to Guru Melattur Sri S Natarajan) by His Highness Bhabaji Rajah Bhonsle, Hereditary trustee, Thanjavur Devaswom Board. The event also was graced by Sri Balakumaran, G S, founder Culture Circuits Thanjavur and Dr Vanaja Uday, HOD , PS Telugu University, Hyderabad, Village Administrative officer, Smt Vivita, The EO of Village Panchayat and other Village govt officials. The event was covered by Dhina Thandhi local daily and Kumbakonam satellite channels.
The ari work display of Vidyalaya led by Lakshmi Natarajan won huge acclaim.
It was also covered by local satellite channels led by reporter Deena.
November
Sadhaya Vizha 2024: Vidyalaya was honoured and privileged to be a part of the historic Sadhaya Vizha 2024 at Big temple Thanjavur celebrating the 1039 th year of Raja Raja Chozhan. Humbled with the acknowledgements received from Bhabaji Rajah Bhonsle, Hereditary trustee, Thanjavur Devaswom board, Asst Commissioner of Thanjavur and the Honourable Collector of Thanjavur.
Our immense gratitude to Sri Muthukumar of Thanjavur Tourism council.
Thirumoolar Charitram Natakam: Vidyalaya was soaked in bliss as it presented its first ever Natya Natakam “Thirumoolar Charitram” in front of the Sannidhi of Thirumoolar, around the Holy precincts of the Go mukthishwarar temple, Athulya Kuchambha samedha Maasilamanishwarar temple,Thiruvaduthurai Aadhenam. Vidyalaya was humbled with the overwhelming blessings received from the Aadhenam mutt ,Srilasri Ambalavana Desika Paramacharya Swamigal who acknowledged the Magnum efforts of Vidyalaya in its endeavour to reach this art to rural community.
Heartfelt gratitude to Saivaneri Thiruthondar Dr Uma Maheshwari who organised and coordinated this historic presentation of Vidyalaya.
Our gratitude to Swamiji Vijayanandha Saraswathi, Thiruvannamalai Thirumoolar Ashram, Dr Vijayalakshmi Navaneethakrishnans, Madurai, Dr Kalaivendan Avvai Kottam, Dr Padmaja Suresh, Director Aatmalaya Academy, Bengaluru for being part of this endeavour.
Our gratitude to Sugan Raj Bharathi for the tuning of Folk songs , Lakshmi Natarajan for directing the stage properties, the disciples of Vidyalaya and the parents.
Our gratitude to our sponsors who helped us enable this dream come true mission of Vidyalaya.
On November 30th 2024 coinciding with the 81st birthday of Guru Melattur Sri S Natarajan, Dr Padmaja Suresh’s Aatmalaya Academy , Bengaluru institutes Guru Melattur Sri S Natarajan memorial award to Vidwan Jayaraman Ganesan at Swami Haridoss Giri Mini Hall, Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai.