MILESTONES
2026
A project of Bhagavata Mela Foundation
Activities of Bhagavata Mela Vidhyalaya
Vidyalaya as part of planetary youth festival on a Transcontinental platform interacting with youth leaders across the globe for socio economic transformation through Arts. Swati Sunderraj, Melattur and Prabitha Balasubramaniam, USA were panelists, part of the International forum on Youth Planetary peace and well being organised by Learning Planet and Home for Humanity, Geneva and France.
January
Presenting Nandanar Charitram” Thevittadha Thirunaalaipovar Charitram through versus from Periyapurnam on the auspicious Kumbhabhishekam of Sivaloganatha Swamy Soundarya Ambigai at Thirupungoor. Yet again Blessings from Dharmapuram Aadhenam Swamigal
Vidyalaya yet again performed Andal Thiruppavai at Avvai Kottam Thiruvaiyaru in the divine presence of Dharmapuram Aadheenam Swamigal for Margazhi Mahotsav 2026, Commemorating his 60th birthday.
February
On the 15th of February, 2026, Mahasivaratri, Vidyalaya performed Appar Charitram at Avvai Kottam , Thiruvaiyaru and at Kothangudi temple, Nachiar koil.
March
Priyamvadha Murali was conferred the Nanda Deepam award in memory of Pujyasri Mathioli Saraswathi Amma on the 21st of March 2026 commemorating International Women’s day 2026 at Indian Institute of World Culture, Bengaluru. Disciples from Bengaluru and Melattur were part of this auspicious event. Nanda Vasundara ji handed over the Award on behalf of the senior trustees of Nandala Seva Samithi that recognised the services of Priyamvadha Murali.
On the 15th of March, Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya achieved a significant milestone as the art and culture wing of Tamil Nadu government, Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nadaka Manram rendered financial aid to present Thirumoolar Charitram, as part of the Manram’s innovative dance drama production scheme. The event was done at centuries old Thiruveezhimilalai temple, under Thiruvaduthurai Mutt . The chief invitees were Kannan Adigalar, Dr Uma Maheshwari, Local social community heads with event cordinatex by Dr Kalaivendan, Avvai kottam, Thiruvaiyaru. About 45 students from Melattur, Thiruvaiyaru, Thirumanoor and Bengaluru were part of the grand event.
On 24th March 2026, Vidyalaya presented Valli Kalyanam at the unique somasipadi Murugar temple near Thiruvannamalai.
Thirupani Semmal Smt Mahalakshmi Subramanian and Sri Pichandi Ayya, Ex Commissioner of Temples, Thiruvannamalai were in praise of the unique presentation of Vidyalaya.
April
Bhagavata Mela Vidyalaya was yet again part of the annual Chaitrotsavam at Aiyarrapar Sannidhi, Thiruvaiyaru. About 15 students including those from Dr VGN school Melattur, Avvai Kottam Thiruvaiyaru and Thirumanoor participated portraying compositions of saints hailing the Significance of Thiruvaiyaru. Immense Blessings were sent from Dharmapuram Aadheenam for this sacred event, also covered by press.Sr Kalaivendan also gave a Stirring oration on Saint Sundarar.
Honoured at Saliamangalam Bhagavata Mela 2026 for their 381st year . Vidyalaya disciples experienced interactions with Legendary artists and Bhagavatas that enriched their artistic pursuits