Chief Guests
Sruthi was inaugurated by Sri O. N. V. Kurup, one of the greatest poets in current Malayalam literature. His poetry has encompassed everything that contributes to the flowering of humanity. ONV’s lyrical genius has become part of everyday life for the Malayali and it played a significant historic role in defining the socio-political structure of Kerala. As a distinguished poet, renowned orator, eminent scholar and academician of distinction, ONV ‘s efforts to nurture, renovate and cleanse the Malayalam language, literature and culture are unparalleled.
The programmes presented on the Day
- An Audience with ONV: An opportunity to reflect on ONV’s illustrious career and his vibrant poetry. The poet reciting some of his most famous poems.
- “Panchabana”-Thiruvathirakkali: A very traditional dance form of Kerala, consisting of slow but elegant and graceful movements. Choreographed by Dr. Mayadevi Kurup
- Thiranottam: Conceptualised by Dr. Sethu Wariyar and performed by the talented children of Sruthi. This was a brilliant spectacle of a series of musical tableaux taking us through the glorious and religious past of India.
- Bharathanatyam: Presented by Dr. Mayadevi Kurup, this item “Navarasapadam” depicts events in the life of Lord Shiva, giving importance to Abhinaya and the nine “Rasas”.
- Suddhamaddalam: Drama written by the famous playwright Sri N. N. Pillai. It looks satirically at and life and death and contains some hilarious moments.
- Mohiniyattam: Panimathimukhi Bale- The lasya rich dance of Kerala, performed by Dr. Anitha Sethumadhavan. The lonely and love-struck heroine tells her friend about her first meeting with her lover.
- Music: Sruthi’s singers presented a selection of ONV’s many lyrical masterpieces.
