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Article about the Institute in Sep'16 issue of Sruti
The Institute chosen for Karnataka Kalashree award
8-Oct-2015: The Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy has chosen Sri Rama Lalitha Kalamandira for the prestigious
Karnataka Kalashree award for this year, with the institute being the only organization, among 18 artistes, which is
rare.
News report
Vidwan Sri G.V Krishna Prasad honoured
Vishesha Fine Arts in its Annual Vishesha Utsava - 2015 honoured 3 significant individuals: Padmasri Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. N. Ramani, Mridangam Vidwan G.V. Krishna Prasad, Hon. Secretary Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira and Mridangam Vidwan K.U. Jayachandra Rao. G.V. Krishna Prasad was honoured with the title VISHESHA KALAPOSHAKA and cash award with citation and memorable memento.
Quarterly Newsletter launched: We have launched a quarterly music newsletter in October 2013 during Dasara. Please acess the latest quarerly newsletter here
Article in Gayana Samrajya, June 2012
Award for Founder of California branch of the Institute
Tributes to Smt. Ranganayaki and Memoirs
The Institution
We are one of the premier Institutions of Music and in service of Carnatic Music for over five decades. A niche has been carved in imparting education in various facets of this divine art. The great efforts and dedication of the founders have laid a strong foundation to promote Carnatic Music. We have encouraged many musicians and budding artists since inception. Our continued association with musicians of great repute has put us on a firm footing.
Raga Laya Prabha, Sangeetha Vedantha Dhureena and Lalitha Kala Suma Awards Presented
The institution has been constantly recognizing upcoming new talent as well as pre-eminent artists in classical music every year. For a comprehensive list of artists presented Raga Laya Prabha, Sangeetha Vendantha Dhureena and Lalitha Kala Suma awards till 2020, please see this list.
Palalvi Sammela 2023
In yet another attempt to serve the field of Karnatak music, we are conducting PALLAVI SAMMELA - 2023 (Competition) on Saturday 25-3-2023 & Sunday 26-3-2023
The important features of the competition are explained with a set of rules and regulations in this document.The last date for submitting the entries is 15-Feb-2023
Contacts: Smt.Rajashree or Yogananda : 99863-54928
Dr. M.S. SUBBULAKSHMI BUST (PUTHALI) UNVEILED
Sri Sri Jeeyar of Yathiraja Mutt, Melukote unveiled the bust of Bharata Ratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi at Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, BSK II Stage, Bangalore 7th July, 2019. Smt. Lakshmi Umesh, Corporator of BBMP and G.V. Krishna Prasad, Hon. Secretary of Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, and Dr. M.R. Yogananda and Umesh are also seen in the picture.
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Doctorate Award presented
Chintalapalli Parampara Trust in association with Vedic Wellness University, Florida, USA conferred honorary doctorate award to Sri G.V. Krishna Prasad, Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira in recognition of his outstanding contribution to carnatic music. The degree was presented by Yaduveer Krishna Datta Chamaraja Wadeyar on 19th May, 2019.
Souvenir commemorating the 50th year of Punyasmarane of the founder released
A souvenir, containing memorabilia on the occassion of the 50th year of the passing away of the founder Sri G. Vendantam Iyengar, has been released. Those who are interested can contact the institute's general secretary in the evenings at the institute and collect their copy
Upcoming Live Programmes
| Date | Day | Time | Programme & Artists | Venue |
| 25-Jun-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Apoorva Krishna - violin solo
Akshay Anand - mridanga Omkar Rao - ghatam |
SRLKM Hall |
| 16-July-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Madhuri Kaushik - vocal
Karthikeya R - violin Kaushik Sridhar - mridanga Omkar Rao - ghatam |
SRLKM Hall |
| 6-Aug-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Aditi Prahalad - vocal
Vaibhav Ramani - violin Vinod Shyam Anoor - mridanga Shamith S Gowda - ghatam |
SRLKM Hall |
| 3-September-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Special Program (vocal duet) by Vid. Ranjani and Vid. Gayathri, as a tribute to late Sri G.V. Krishna Prasad,
coinciding with his birthday
Vittala Rangan - violin Sai Giridhar - mridangam Chandrasekara Sharma - ghatam |
Bangalore Gayana Samaja Auditorium, K.R. Road |
| 1-October-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Jagdish A K: vocal Mathur Srinidhi: violin Tumkur B. Ravishankar: mridanga |
SRLKM Hall |
| 5-November-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Prajna Adiga: vocal Vaibhav Ramani: violin Hariharan S: mridanga |
SRLKM Hall |
| 17-December-2023 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Amith Nadig: flute B C Manjunath: mridanga G Guruprasanna: Khanjira Somashekar Jois: Konnakkol |
SRLKM Hall |
| 1-January-2024 | Monday | 5:30PM | Veena - Mridangam Duet by Y. G. Srilatha Nikshith & Puttur Nikshith B. Rajshekar on Morsing R. Karthik on Khanjira |
SRLKM open air auditorium |
| 14-January-2024 | Sunday | 5:30PM | Dr.Jayanthi Kumaresh - Veena K.U.Jayachandra Rao- Mridanga Pramath Kiran- Tabla and Morching |
SRLKM open air auditorium |
| 4th to 11th February 2024 | Sunday - Sunday | 5:30PM | Spring Music Festival | Bangalore Gayana Samaja |
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65th Year Celebrations of Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira
On the occasion of the 65th year of the Institute, we had a cultural extravaganza from 5th to 25th January, 2020 and continued on 22nd and 23rd February, 2020 and then concluded with a special program on 8th March, 2020. Venue for all programs was Bangalore Gayana Samaj, KR Road.For full details of the programs, please go through this brochure.
Programmes are open to all rasikas. Admission is free ; all are requested to be seated 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the concert and stay till the completion of Tani Avarthanam and Mangalam by the artists. Liberal donations are welcome and donations are exempted under 80G of I.T. Act.
Dr. Yogananda M R - Hon. Secretary