What started as a ponderous idea for Ranjini Kaushik, the founder of SciArtsRUs, to embrace underprivileged and disabled artistes, has now evolved into a distinctive and inclusive festival. Unfolding at the Dakshinamurthi Auditorium, Mylapore, the eight-day-long event, which commenced on December 3, has painted a radiant beginning to a season where distinctions only exist among the musical notes and nothing else. Ranjini, the curator of the festival, remarked, “This year, Margazhi Matram introduces a whole bunch of new elements. Amid these diverse performances, one stood out — the Bharatanatyam recital by Narthaki Nataraj, adorned in exquisite temple jewellery and a striking purple silk costume, accompanied by a talented team and the soulful vocals of Spoorthi Rao. Unfolding at the Dakshinamurthi Auditorium, Mylapore, the eight-day-long event, which commenced on December 3, has painted a radiant beginning to a season where distinctions only exist among the musical notes and nothing else.

Source: Indian Express December 06, 2023 18:30 UTC