The Bharatanatya Rangapravesha or Arangetram of Ms. Ninaada S. Hegde was witnessed by the connoisseurs of art at the packed Kalamandira here on Sunday evening.
Among the dignitaries who attended the event include Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur Mutt, Nirmalanandanatha Swami of Adichunchangiri Mutt, Mr. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the scion of erstwhile Mysuru royal family, noted folk personality B. Manjamma Jogathi, MLAs G.T. Deve Gowda and K. Harish Gowda, Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra, Police Commissioner Ramesh B. and others.
Disciple of Natya Vidushi M. Pankaja Ramakrishnaiah, Ms. Ninaada, who started learning the art at the age of four, performed before the audience for over an hour, showcasing the nuances of the art she learned from her ‘guru’.
In his speech, Mr. Wadiyar said Mysuru is known as a cultural city and it is heartening that the people have continued with the tradition for the city is famous, organising events like Bharatanatya performances that upholds its image.
Folk artist Manjamma Jogathi said, “If the art is pursued with devotion and commitment, then it takes you to greater heights and brings recognition.”
The dignitaries wished Ms. Ninaada, who is the daughter of Assistant Commissioner of Police S.N. Sandesh Kumar and Ms. Deepthi K., for achieving greater proficiency in continuing learning the classical art.
On the occasion, Mr. Lahari Velu, director, Lahari Music Bengaluru; actor and director of Deemayi Centre of Arts Dr. Seetha Kote, and retired professor Chambi Puranik were felicitated. Mr. Sandesh Kumar welcomed the gathering. Mr. A.P. Nagesh of APN Properties, M. Pankaja Ramakrishnaiah, and others were present.
