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Yogaville, Satchidananda Ashram FINE ARTS SOCIETY celebrated it's silver jubilee on July 21st 2013, with much fan fare.
The morning started with Homam at Kailash, followed by a seminar,
discussions and video presentations of old alumni. An excellent free
feast was provided to nearly 500 people who came from far &
wide. Ambassador Ms. Nirupama Rao was represented by her Consular
Ms.Sukriti Likhi who said it is her fortune that the Embassy chose her
to be there for this enlightening function in the evening. After
lighting the traditional lamp with Panchavaadyam ensemble followed by
Naadaswaram, Ms. Sukriti adorned the stage and felicitated Rukmini
Rasiah, The Dhananjayans & Padmarani, the pillars of the
Naatya Adhyayana Gurukulam of Fine Arts Society. The teachers who have
been sending their students to the Gurukulam were honoured for their
services to promotion of Indian Art & culture in the US. The staff
members who have been giving voluntary services and helping the FAS to
conduct these most successful summer camps, were also recognized and
awarded mementos.
After a meticulously organized function - the participants of the first
batch of the silver jubilee year presented a short version of the Aikya
Bhaaratam production consisting of classical & folk dances of
Bhaaratam, much to the appreciation of the excited and enthusiastic
audience gathered from different parts of the country. A global
community was represented with several Ashramites attending the
function.
Some exclaimed that they have never seen such an interesting
presentation of unity in diversity. Some said it was an elevating
experience to cherish for life.
The Dhananjayans were presented with a plaque of honor for "LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT ".
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