By Pooja Dev
Dayananda Saraswathi once said, “Though music transcends language, culture and time, though notes are the same, Indian music is unique because it is evolved, sophisticated and melodies are defined.” Thus, it is very clear that Indian music is the greatest asset that our ancestors have given us. And we, Indians are the ones, who can protect and nurture our very own art, which is into our blood. May be, it was this thought which provoked to bring ‘Swarashraya Gana Sabha’ into existence. Swarashraya Gana Sabha, which aims to promote and propagate Indian Music - Vocal, was brought to life by the guidance and ardent support of K. Sandesh Bhargav — the pillar of Kala Sandesha Prathishtana with Harshini Purushotham as its Managing Trustee. Fostering the Indian culture, tradition, spirituality and to spread the fragrance of Indian Classical music are also included in the objectives of this organisation. With a view to accomplish its purpose, this organisation had organised a two days’ festival named ‘Geetharnava’ where the 1st day was exclusively devoted for the senior Classical vocalist and 2nd day for two young Indian Classical vocalists. The festival took place in cultural collaboration with Kala Sandesha Prathishtana on Mar. 11 and 12 at Ganabharathi (Veene Seshanna Bhavana), Mysuru.
