The former Indian pacer is all set to bring Indian culture close to the hearts of young, urban Bangloreans
The former Indian pacer is all set to bring Indian culture close to the hearts of young, urban Bangloreans
After adopting a jaguar at the Mysore zoo a few days ago, the former international cricketer Javagal Srinath has now turned his attention to Bangalore's temples.
Hoping to revive Indian culture in the younger generation, Srinath is a part of city's first Temple Festival, which began yesterday.
Revealing that his love for classical music and a traditional upbringing has prompted him to be the chief guest at the launch of this festival, Srinath said, "I really appreciate classical music.
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In fact, music is my strongest connection with our culture and tradition. This festival is a great attempt to upkeep and take forward good things of the past."
A nearly four-month long programme, Gudiya Sambhrama or The Temple Festival is organised by theu00a0 Paramparika Samskruti Seva Samiti, a non-profit organisation, in collaboration with Heritage, a body that looks after the heritage sites in the city.
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The festival, which aims to foster the ancient idea of a temple being the centre for the development of arts and community, will be held in 22 old and new temples across the city.
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The oldest temple, Sridevi Bhudevi Sametha Chokkanathaswamy Devasthana at Domlur is 1,000-years-old and the newest temple Sri Govardhanagiri Puthige Matha Devasthana, Basavangudi is nine-year-old.
Classes on Slokas and Sanskrit, photo exhibitions, sessions on how to keep the temple premise clean by saying no to plastic bags, planting trees in temple courtyards andu00a0 cultural shows will be some of the programmes featuring this festival.
Participants need to pay Rs 25 as entry fee and is open to all, irrespective of ones religion. "A country is recognised by its culture.
Earlier, community and culture was developed around temples. We want the youth to get a feel of this," said Vijayalakshmi V, the convener of the event.
"Without such programmes, down 50 years, people will forget the existence of Bharatnatyam.
We can't force people to come but even if 15 out of 100 attend then we will feel that the festival was successful," said Srinath.
