MILESTONES
2025
A project of Bhagavata Mela Foundation
Activities of Bhagavata Mela Vidhyalaya
Significant meetings with Thanjavur self help group women entrepreneurs supported by Thanjavur Tourism and the collectorate office, meeting His Highness Bhabhaji Rajah Bhonsle and the children of Avvai Kottam, Thiruvaiyaru and the entire Village community heads of Melattur Panchayat.
January
Through dancing for Pinnal Kolattam as part of Gopals Walkathon in Cubbon Park, Janaury 5 th 2025.. Dancing to Go Geetham composed by Harikatha Exponent Vidhushi Smt Vishaka Hari.
With Home for Humanity co founders, Prof Alexander Scheiffer and Dr Ramaa Mani from Geneva, France visiting Melattur.
February
A lifetime experience dancing special and unique compositions for Thiruvaiyaru Aiyarrapar Kumbhabhishekam with the blessings and presence of Dharmapuram Aadhenam Sri Masilamani Gnanasambdha desiga swamigal.
Vidyalaya at the unique Sahasra Banalingeshwara temple at Sacred Saakottai Gramam, Kumbakonam for Natyanjali, Mahasivaratri, 26th Febrauary.
Art connecting beyoung boundaries
Immensely grateful to beloved Sir Pops Mohammed, the legendary South African instrumentalist and producer for this tribute video done specially for Vidyalaya. Shared on this day, 28th of March, in memory of Guru Patni Anuradha Natarajan.
March
Blessed to be honoured in recognition of Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya’s services on International women’s day March 8th, at the International conference on Saint Thirumoolar..in the holy presence of Kamatchipuram Aadheenam swamigal, His Holiness Swami Vijayanandha Saraswathi, Swamini Divyanandha Saraswathi, Honourable Justice Sri Mahadevan Supreme Court of India, Dr Kalaivendan, director Avvai Kottam Thiruvaiyaru and Vellore Jhalakandeshwarar Dharma Sthabanam committe Smt and Sri Suresh Kumar. Vidyalaya yet again presented Thirumoolar Charitram dance drama at both these holy and historic sanctum.
Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya disciple R Gopalakrishnan honoured with Adavallan Kalaimamani title at this milestone event. The rest of the disciples were honoured with Kalaivalar Mani title. Smt Aparna Dodamalur senior disciple of Dr Padma Suresh’s Aatmalaya academy Bengaluru, was also honoured at this event.
Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya yet again offering the Natyarpanam at one of the most historic ancient temple sanctum of Ervadi Draupadi Ammanwith reverberating applause and packed rasikas.
April
Lasya Mela Laya Bengaluru presents compositions signifying the greatness of the Guru Tattva. Art connoisseur Sri Balakrishna Narasaraju and award winning academician, Head of Little Millennium school Hebbal, Smt Usha Shreekumar graced the occasion.
A blissful presentation and trip to Thirunaranapuram, Thiruthangal Divya Desam Moksayisyami Maa Sucah Navavidha Bhakthi maala dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Dhrushya Kavya Natakam through Pravachana Vidhi
A lifetime experience for being part of Guru Ranganji’s Webolim, Conference on Sri Rama’s Sama Dharma at Valmiki Ashram, Ragihalli, Bengaluru.
Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya and Lasya Mela Laya disciples presented Sama Dharma in Ramayanam to a packed audience with scholars, philosophers, orators, writers, speakers on the above subject with an overwhelming feedback and rousing applause.
Honoured by Prof Jean Houston, US
A honour on Mother Earth Day as Prof Jean Houston, co Chair, Home for Humanity, Geneva, France, acknowledged the efforts of Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya, Here she holds the logo hand done by Vidyalaya students. Prof Jean is also advisor to UNICEF on cultural development.
“Panchanadha Paamalai” compositions of Vidhushi Kamakshi Muthukrishnan released by Dr M Kalaivendan, director Avvai Kottam and received first copy Thambiram Swamigal Thiruvaiyaru as part of Chaitrotsavam festival.
May
Priyamvadha Murali was part Aatmalaya academy’s dance production for Vasantotsav at Kapali Temple,Mylapore presenting Shiva Gange Vilasa conceived by Dr Padmaja Suresh.
Third year Brahmotsavam at Unnathapureshwarar Sivapriyambigai temple Melattur, graced by Sri Vidya Ratna Sri Dhinakara Sharma.
Ninth Year Garbharakshambigai Brahmotsavam graced by retired and officers in duty from Postal authorities of Papanasam, Thirukarukavoor and Melattur
Sapthavaranam 2025
At Dharmapuram Aadheenam presenting Guru Gnana Sambhandars Charitram in the holy presence of Dharmapuram Aadhenam Swamigal and scholars of Aadhenam college.
June
At Holy Thirupugalur presentimg Appar Charitram with blessings from Velakurichi Aadheenam Swamigal.
At Thiruvengadu holy Kshetram extolling the significance of the presiding deities
Ari Embroidery students with latest work
Srirangam
An overwhelming congregation of devout onlookers, a holy sanctum, divine ambience with the holy presence of Anna, Azhagiya Singar acharya of Veli Andal Sannidhi, Srirangam as we presented Andal paasurams through the lens of Bhagavat Gita for auspicious Aadi Pooram, July 2025.
July
Aadi pooram Appar Charitram Avvai kottam and Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya disciples
August
Upholding traditions rooted in culture. Unchuvrutti, Veedhi Bhajans Kummi, Kollatam bringing together community participation!
Historic Milestone - Ayodhya!
Fulfilling yet another wishes of Guru Melattur Sri S Natarajan. Travel to Ayodhya. As part of Guru Rangan jis Bhajana amrutha utsavam presenting Ramas Sama Dharma..with over 25 disciples participating from Melattur and Bengaluru
September
Natya Aradhana at Sithamalli Homage to saints and Gurus who dwelled at the Holy place.
Satchidanandha Nataraja Samarpana Mela 2025 coming together of legendary Gurus, artists and disciples across the globe in tribute to Guru Melattur Late Sri S Natarajan.
October
Honoured by the Asst director of Dept of Art and Culture Shri Rajaraman, Thanjavur at Avvai Kottam with Dr Kalaivendan. For presenting about 100 children from Vidyalaya,Dr VgN matric school, Melattur and Avvai Kottam and Brilliant school, Thiruvaiyaru and Thirumanoor. He was deeply impressed with the rural community students getting oriented into our roots and culture through the mission of Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya.
Vidyalaya conducts the celestial wedding of Chitsabhesha Nataraja Moorthy With Shiva Kama Sundari adhering to traditions and culture and propagating community participation and involvement with Over 100 children and about 400 village residents in and around Melattur congregated to uphold this never before seen auspicious event!
Honoured with the presence of upholder of Sanatana Dharma. Thanjavur Sri Ravindran witnessing this grand auspicious event.
The disciples of Vidyalaya under the guidance of Lakshmi Natarajan displayed Nataraja Shivakamasundari art work completing it in two days.
A huge congregation of onlookers at the holy sanctum of Nayakanaipiriyal. Vidyalaya celebrated the divine wedding of Maragathavalli and Maargasahayeshwarar through the lyrics and renditions of Vidhushi Kamakshi Muthukrishnam and Aiyaru Rajeshwari. A folklore presentation with students of Dr VGN matriculation school also joining the dance tribute.
November
Manaloor
An ancient sanctum going back to Mahabharata times. A sanctum of Varadaraja where Pandavas had Dharshan.
Vidyalaya relieved the times and presented Andal Kalyanam highlighting the significance of Dharma through Bhagavata Gita.