Tribute to a rich tradition
IMPRESSIVE M.S. Vidya established a rapport with the audience
The day-long Haridasa Sambhrama was successfully held at Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari temple, Malleswaram, under the joint aegis of Sri Nadajyothi Thyagaraja Bhajana Sabha and Arya Vaishya Sangha. The literature, music and the contributions of the various Haridasas of Karnataka were highlighted through lectures and vocal concerts featuring some of their invaluable compositions.
Scholarly speech
Noted scholar and the executive director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavana, Dr. Mattur Krishnamurthy inaugurated the festivity with his enlightening speech.
Bannanje Govindacharya (it could have been more comprehensive) spoke on Haridasa Sahitya Ugama Mattu vikasa, Vyasanakere Prabhancharya on Sangeetha Sahitya Mattu Madhwa Yathigalu, Chaturvedi Vedavyasachar on Vividha Dasavarenyara Sooladi, Ugabhoga, Mundigegalu, T. Sachidevi on Sangeetha Trimurthy Haagoo Nantarada Vaggeyakarara Mele Haridasara Prabhava, N. Venkateshachar on Haridasa Khandakavyagala Ondu Nota and P.S. Geetha Sri Vaishnava, Jaina, Veerashaiva Sahitya-sangeethada Mele Haridasara Prabhava threw light on their respective topics with useful information.
Veteran vocalist Kurudi Venkannachar not only brought to the fore the essence of pure traditional Carnatic classical music but also enriched the inherent sahitya bhava of Haridasa krithis like "Sri Gananatha" (Malahari), "Hariye idu sariye" (Narahari Teertha, Kaanada), "Idanaadaroo kodade iddare" (Kedaragowla, Sripadaraja) and "Guruvamshake namo namo", a composition saluting all the saints of Madhwa philosophy by Vijayadasa in a ragamalika comprising Nattakuranji, Shanmukhapriya, Dhanyasi, Rasikaranjani and Madhyamavathi.
Pt. Raghavendra Gudi sang the compositions by Anandateertha, Vadiraja and Prasanna Teertha in a light classical style. His rich voice added to his involved renditions.
M.S. Sheela was her usual self in presenting Jagannathadasa ("Amba Tanaya"), Vijayadasa, Mahipathidasa and others in impressive classical ragas. "Endigaadaroo Ninna Padave Gathi" with a ugabhoga in Mohana had emotional intensity.
Young singer
Young singer M.S.Vidya established an intimate rapport with the audience by rendering "Sarojadalanetri" (Shankarabharana), "Sakethanagara" (Harikambhoji) and "Vandanamu" (Shahana).
With his wonted form and style R.K. Padmanabha sang "Gajamukhane" (Vadiraja, Mayamalavagowla), "Vaikuntha varnane" (Reetigowla), "Lakshmi Sobane" (ragamalika) and a Bhramarageetha shloka.
Seasoned singer Padma Gurudutt surprised rasikas by singing some quaint kritis which resemble the kritis of Haridasas. "Keshavanolumeyu Aaguvatanaka" (Navaroz, Belur Vaikuntadasa), "Enu Dhanyano Naanenu Maanyano" (Todi, Shamasharma), "Aarena Maaduvaru" (Kambhoji, Rathnakaravarni), "Anugaalavoo Dukha" (Kapi, Shankaradeva's swaravachana) and a shloka from Nijaguna's "Kaivalya Paddhathi". R.K. Padmanabha delivered the valedictory address, followed by a group rendition of compositions.
M. SURYA PRASAD
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