MARG properties has always prided itself on being a spirited sponsor. NAR India’s Second Annual Convention is just an example. Whatever maybe the sponsorship requirement, once MARG Properties is in it, we make sure it has a successful end. We owe this to all of our efficient staff and their sincerity. If we are the sponsor of a event, we consider the event as our own and ensure that it is a grand success.
Our project MARG Swarnabhoomi has been the location for many of such events. One of our other prestigious projects, MARG Tapovan has also played host for many unique events such as Cerebrate. Sponsoring events makes us feel proud, happy and content. Here are a list of some of the many events that MARG sponsored,
Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam wishes sincere thanks to all the music audience who made their presence for 34th Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam 2010 for a grand success. We also extend our whole-hearted gratitude to the music lovers whose support was highly regarded as their grace to the grand event. Our true appreciation to zealous children and passionate adults who performed to their excellence. The event schedulers and floor directors of our rehearse sessions, the families of the folks who hosted these sessions, the volunteers challenging efforts to support the schedules, the chefs lip smacking authentic cuisine cooked, dished and serviced displayed the cultural and traditional rejuvenation, the concert by music stalwarts delighted the audience with a lifetime transformation, the well-wishers of Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam who hosted the event and bestowed logistic was highly indebted.
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As introduced in our earlier post, next edition of Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam is scheduled for May 29th to 31st, at the Sama Rathi auditorium & Gupta Hall at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC), Lemont, IL.
Address; 10915 Lemont Road, Lemont, IL, United States – (630) 972-0300
Its a must attend community event for all Carnatic music lovers who’re settled far away from their mother land. So be sure to mark your calendar and be there this month end.
Main attractions of this year’s edition of CTU are: May 29th:
* Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (8:00am)
* Chetulaara on instruments (children) (8:55am)
* Pancharatnam (9:00am)
* Nauka Charitram (10:30 AM)
* Homage to Tyagaraja (Teacher Sessions, Groups and Individual Sessions)
May 30th:
* Homage to Tyagaraja (Accompanied Performances) (8:30am)
* Gayathri Venkataraghavan (Vocal) (2:00 pm)
* Vijay Siva (Vocal) (6:00pm)
May 31st:
*Children’s Utsava Sampradaya Kritis procession (9:00 AM)
*Prince Rama Varma of Travancore (Vocal) (1:00pm)
*Chitravina N Ravikiran (5:00pm)
The Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam (CTU) was formed in 1977 with the purpose of promoting charitable, educational, and cultural activities. The organization was founded by Prof. T.E.S. Raghavan and Tyagaraja Rao. Prof. Raghavan, the current President, is the guiding light for the organization. CTU celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2001.
CTU’s mission is to promote Indian classical music, particularly the compositions of Sri Tyagaraja in the USA. To this end, CTU sponsors several events during the year. These include the annual music festival during the Memorial Day weekend (Utsavam); music mini-camps, where established musicians from India work with young students in the Chicago area; music competitions, in which all participants are inspired and motivated while the talented are recognized; and regular sahasranamam and pancharatnam classes. These are but some of the wide range of activities organized by the CTU.
Present And The Future
Started in 1977 with an attendance of about a dozen people, the Utsavam has grown enormously in size. In 2004 more than 300 amateur musicians performed on stage and more than 6000 people attended. CTU is a not-for-profit organization that is supported by a grant from Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), donations from well wishers, and sales of CDs of our music concerts. One example of a remarkable contribution is from Drs. Nagamani & Vidyasagar Dharmapuri who have been kind enough to pay for the three day auditorium expenses for hosting the Utsavam for the next 10 years. CTU is grateful for their magnanimity. The organization manages to host quality progams on shoe string budgets as it is predominantly run by a team of dedicated volunteers. The volunteers meet fortnightly to discuss issues and strategies. Every year, roughly 3 months prior to the Utsavam, CTU hosts a General Body Meeting where persons from the public, who are active at the Utsavam, are invited and provided a forum to present their views.
CTU never rests on its laurels. It is always looking to new ideas for promoting our art and culture. The music competition in 2004 and the Utsava Sampradaya Kritis rendition by children in 2005 are just a couple of examples of our never ending quest to find new ways to teach and promote music. “Our goal is to provide everyone an opportunity to learn our heritage and be proud of it”, says Dr. Raghavan.
Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam wishes sincere thanks to all the music audience who made their presence for 34th Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam 2010 for a grand success. We also extend our whole-hearted gratitude to the music lovers whose support was highly regarded as their grace to the grand event. Our true appreciation to zealous children and passionate adults who performed to their excellence. The event schedulers and floor directors of our rehearse sessions, the families of the folks who hosted these sessions, the volunteers challenging efforts to support the schedules, the chefs lip smacking authentic cuisine cooked, dished and serviced displayed the cultural and traditional rejuvenation, the concert by music stalwarts delighted the audience with a lifetime transformation, the well-wishers of Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam who hosted the event and bestowed logistic was highly indebted.
