Chennaionline.com, one of India's leading portals and media houses providing news, information and services particularly on Tamil Nadu, is organising a competition for school and college students in various parts of the state on recitation/or singing a few lines from 'Thiruvasagam', the Tamil epic, in association with
"Ilayaraja's Thiruvasagam - Tamil Maiyam" and
Sornammal Educational Trust.
As you may be aware, maestro Ilayaraja is releasing the 'Thiruvasagam by Ilayaraja -Classical Crossover' album in Chennai on June 30. In this connection, we are organising this competition for school and college students to promote greater awareness of 'Thiruvasagam' which is Tamil Nadu's and India's treasure, in various parts of the state between June 18 and 28.
COIMBATORE (JUNE 22): The second contest will be held at COIMBATORE on JUNE 22, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., in association with Varaha's Kshatriya Gurucool and Ilaiyaraaja Yahoo Group:
Coimbatore Contest: Winners List
Venue: Varaha's Kshatriya Gurucool,
New # 26, Bharathi Park 4th Cross,
(Opposite Lisieux School),
Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore - 641 011.
Ph: 0422 - 245 3151, Fax: +-91 - 422 - 243 6488.
Email: gurucool@touchtelindia.net
Website: www.varahaschool.net
The first contest was organised at Pachaiyappa's School in Kancheepuram on June 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kancheepuram Contest: Winners
List
THE TOP FOUR WINNERS IN THE COMPETITION FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS (one batch for students up to class 8 and another batch for students in class 9-12) AND THE TOP TWO WINNERS IN THE COMPETITION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE PRIZES FROM MAESTRO ILAYARAJA HIMSELF AT THE FUNCTION IN CHENNAI ON JUNE 30. THIS IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE PRIZES AND ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE WORLD RENOWNED MUSIC
DIRECTOR.
Entries are invited from students of educational institutions. Students may give their names to chennaioline.com or Coimbatore coordinators -- Dr J Vijay Venkatraman,
vijay@ktvr.com, 94440 28311, Ms M Bhavani, bhavani_mano@yahoo.com, 94435 77986, Mr A T Sivashanmugam,
pharmsiva@yahoo.com, 94431 60657, Dr R Kannadhasan, 98426 - 93388.
Students can recite a few lines or sing to their own tune to any verse from 'Thiruvasagam' (maximum 3 minutes each). Winners will receive some prizes at the venue on the day of the contest and also from Isaignani Ilayaraja on June 30. The public can also attend the event. The media is cordially invited to cover the event in the
centres.
TIRUVANNAMALAI (JUNE 23)
In Tiruvannamalai, the contest will be held on June 23, from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. The contest in Tiruvannamalai is being organised by the Mavatta Isai Palli (District Music School) for school and college students at the Pavala Kunru Madam, Tiruvannamalai, from 11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event is being coordinated by Mr Kasi Visveswaran (Ph 04175 - 229797). Entries may be given to him or by mail to
ranga@chennaionline.com or chitra@chennaionline.com
CHENNAI (JUNE 25): In Chennai, the contest will be held in association with MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Nungambakkam, for college students and school students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entries may be given to coordinators in Chennai (Dr R Anuradha 94441 73144, Dr N Devi, M P Chitra, 94440 50054, or at the college (Tel no. 28330262) or to
ranga@chennaionline.com or chitra@chennaionline.com
NAGERCOIL (JUNE 26): In Nagercoil, the contest will be held for school and college students at Hindu College, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in association with Thiruvasagam Sabai and Arasu Paper Mart, Nagercoil. Local coordinator: Mr T R Somasundaram, Arasu Paper Mart (98942 31536).
MADURAI (JUNE 27): In Madurai, the contest for school and college students will be held in association with VMJ School at the VMJ School premises, New Ramnad Road, Madurai (near Teppakulam), from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Local coordinators: Dr S Chidambaranathan, B.H.M.S., Homeopathic Consultant, Laxmi Homeo Clinic, 24 E New Mahalipatti Road, Madurai - 625 001.
PHONE: 0452-2338833
Cellphone: 0-98431-91011 Telefax - 0452-2330196 Website: www.drcheena.com
E-mail- drcheena@yahoo.com , and Mr T R Somasundaram (ph 98942 31536).
TIRUKAZHUKUNDRAM (JUNE 28): In Tirukazhukundram, the contest is being organised for school and college students in association with PTVS High School and Ilaiyaraaja Yahoo Group on June 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PTVS High School is located on Kalpakkam Road, Tirukazhukundram (near bus stand) 603 109. Local coordinator: Mr B Narasimhan, No. 2, 7th Street, Asiriyar Nagar, Tirukazhukundram 603 109 (Ph 94433 32735, landline 04114 - 247676).
Prizes are being sponsored by Sornammal Educational Trust (courtesy Mr K Pandiarajan), Amudham Music Pvt Ltd and Super Audio (Madras) Pvt Ltd.
Orders for CDs, Cassettes
Those who wish to avail of the 10 per cent discount on sale of
CD, DVD
and cassettes of "Thiruvasagam by Ilayaraja -- Classical Crossover" through Early Bird Offer from Chennaionoine and Tamil Maiyam in Kancheepuram can contact Dr Shrimathy Ramalingam (ph 98428 11265, 98423 31265). For orders in Nagercoil, Tiruneveli and Madurai, please contact T R Somasundaram, C/O Arasu Paper Mart, 36-A, College Road, Nagercoil - 629 001 (Ph 98942 316536, landline 04652 - 231536).
Sornammal Educational Trust
Three distinguished professionals from Ma Foi Management consultancy with an objective to make a difference in education established the Sornammal Education Trust (SET) in 1996. Initially, the trust worked in Sivakasi district, infamous for its child labour practice, by adopting students and providing them means to study. This, to an extent arrested child labour among the students.
In April 2001, the trust adopted a St Anne Primary School, in Kilpauk, which was on the brink of closure. Since the time of takeover, the school has seen tremendous development in the infrastructure and quality of education. It has grown into a middle school, and is to get its matriculation status by the end of 2005. It is sailing in the right path.
The trust's mission is to contribute in the fields of education, health and employment, with a greater focus on women.
At Kancheepuram, the Thiruvasagam competition was held for school and college students at the Pachaiyappa's School campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 18. The event was coordinated by Dr Shrimathy Ramalingam and Venkatesh of GVS Entertainers.
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