Embracing the traditional rhythm

The euphonious music echoed in the premises of Center of Media Studies as soon as the folk singer Kachra Khan of Rajasthan’s Folk art intoned mellowed librettos of “Kesaria Balam Padharo Maahre desh…”

In collaboration with Speak McKay, Institute of Professional Studies organized the performance of Rajasthan’s Folk Artist the ‘Kalbelia singers and dancers’.

The song was followed by the performance of Raag Malhar by Sawan Khan which infused the classical vibes leaving the audience enthralled. The folk artists had their tradition musical instruments which captivated everyone present. The other performances were; playing the instruments:

Double flute which is traditionally known as Algojha by Sher Khan; Kamaicha a folk instrument made up of wood of mango tree, goatskin and tail of hoarse by Ghevar Khan; Khartaal by Khete Khan; Dholak by Goram Khan; Tandura by Mahesha Ram Megwaal; and Manjeera by Prabhu Ram Megwal.

The Sufi bhajan ‘sacha ishaq shara kya lage....’ a Meerabai’s bhajan was a divine recital.

The caramelized music was followed by heart throbbing folk dance. The Kalbelia dancer Sua Devi in her traditional black ghagra choli, danced with verve and tuned with music given by Sheshnath on been. The breathtaking dance performance made the audience spell bounded.

The traditional fiesta organized, gave everyone present an opportunity to witness the treasured gems of our culture. Such events are a source of learning about the colorful folk our country posses. We should not only admire it but also take keen initiative to promote and assimilate its beauty.

Prof. G.K Rai, Director Institute of Professional Studies and Justice Giridhar Malviya were also present.

Richa Tiwari 
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad

The colorful spray of youthfulness

Youth holds the power to change the world. The passion, the enthusiasm and the valor with which, youth has stepped in the 21^st century can be seen in the form of murals on the outer walls of Nirala Art Delegacy.

                          Mural Painting Workshop

The painting workshop organized by Delegacy, was based on ‘youth’. The workshop was supported by Department of Fine Arts and Institute of Professional Studies. Under the able guidance of Dr. Ajay Jaitly, the students of Fine Arts depicted their thoughts with paints and brushes. Eminent Artist Prof Ram Chandra Shukla inaugurated the three days workshop. He enriched the knowledge of students by his inspiring words and also highlighted the importance of murals. Prof G.K Rai Director Institute of Professional Studies was also present to encourage the students during the workshop. More than 100 students participated in the workshop.

       Youth have power to change this world….

Mural is the form of painting in which the walls are painted. It is a great source of spreading information and creating awareness.

Mural Painting is one of the best way to show creativity….

This workshop has produced spectacular results on the delegacy walls. The colors used are shades of yellow and brown. The horses in the paintings depicts the strength of the youth, the clock shows how the youth of today is active 24X7. The paintings also depict the youth’s interest in music and sports. University of Allahabad and its focused youth is also the part of the paintings. The objective of the workshop was to provide the talented students the platform to showcase their creativity and the objective of the paintings was to guide the youth of today and inspire them to believe in themselves as they have the potential to change the world.

Richa Tiwari
Student
B.A in Media Studies
University of Allahabad