Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Releasing a Virtual Exhibition on The Legacy of Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar on 4th May 2020 at 3:00PM.

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Contact : 8979159159, 9871498155, 8958044000

The initiative of Purvanchal Festival Maati was launched in 2018 with an idea to promote folk art & melody, traditional food, literature, ethnic culture and tourism of the culturally rich ‘Purvanchal’ (Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Basti, Gonda, Azamgarh, Mirzapur and Prayag divisions and entire Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh). We had earlier organised 2 successful editions of Maati in IGNCA Campus, New Delhi in a grand manner.

Now all set for the 3rd edition of Maati with a day-long program comprising of performance of poetry, Live folk musical show, Maati Samman of top Purvanchal Achievers, talks on Life and Culture in Purvanchal, display of handloom/ handicrafts items and feasting of traditional food/delicacies. (Detailed program invite is attached).

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By Sanskar Bharti

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Contact : 9560037006 (Dr. Shruti Mishra ), 9654512991 (Ms. Divyansha Sharma)

Inauguration Ceremony and Fashion Show on the occasion of Holi Festival (5.30 pm to 7.30 pm)

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Contact : 9654252802 (Shri Tekatemsu Ao)

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Contact Nos – +91-9810787043 ( Niharika Aggarwal), +91-7666896070 (Lucky Singh) , +91 8375050197 ( N.K.Solanki), +91-9582402052 ( Renu Shukla)

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Contact : 9810688747 (Shri Sanjiv Mathur – TRIFED/TRIBES INDIA)

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Contact : 0487 2977148 (Regional Centre, Thrissur)

Contact : 0487 2977148 (Regional Centre, Thrissur)

Inauguration : 21 November, 2019
Chief Guest : Dr. Kiran Soni Gupta, IAS Director General, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

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IGNCA is celebrating its Foundation Day on November 19, 2019 through a week-long celebration, featuring Classical and Folk Music Programmes, Overnight Concert, Film Festival, Exhibition, Seminars, Artists Camp, Books and DVD Release.

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Contact – Hemen – +91-8403974261

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Contact : 23388815 (Media Centre)

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Contact : 9810560887/ 8882578737 (Uttarakhand Lok Manch)

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Contact : 9810126743 /9810049112

Contact : 0487- 2977148 (Regional Centre, Thrissur)

Timings :

– 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (October 11 and 12, 2019)
– 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (October 13, 2019)

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Venue :
a.) St. Marys College Road, Chembukkav, Thrissur, Kerala (9.30 am)
b.) Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady , Regional Centre, Payyannur, Kannur (2.00 pm)
c.) Swamy Anandathirtha Campus, Kannur University , Edat, Payyannur, Kannur, Kerala (3.00 pm)

Contact : 0487- 2977148 (Regional Centre, Thrissur)

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Crafts person honour Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th Anniversary

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Rangoli- Showcasing Bapu in a Multitude of colors By SB Polaji and Team

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Contact : 23388396 (Rajbhasha Section)

Time: June 28 -Schools’ Day (9.30 am to 3.00 pm) and June 29- Open Day (11 am to 4.30 pm)

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Contact No –  0361- 2730449

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An exhibition of works done by children during the five-day summer camp from April 22 to 27, 2019.

Inauguration: May 1, 2019, 11.00 am

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A collaborative project.

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Paintings by Gond Artist

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Annual Bihu Festival of Assam

Contact No – 955528420

A collaborative of IGNCA in association with White Shadow Trust

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Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust and National Archives of India will commemorate the 100th year of Jalianwala Bagh massacre.

On April 13, 1919 more than one thousand innocent, unarmed people were killed in Jalianwala Bagh Amritsar by Brigadier General Dyer. They were fired upon for ten minutes without a warning while attending a peaceful meeting, and also celebrating the festival of Baisakhi. The horrific attack was the spark that lit the flame of India’s freedom struggle and united those determined to wrest the country’s independence from colonial rule.

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In collaboration with TAACHT

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By JIMS( Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences titled ‘ IDEOMETRIC WARRIORS’.

Contact No : 9810744664

2nd Edition of Bodh Gaya Global Dialogues will be organised on 23-24 Mar. 2019 at IGNCA in collaboration with Deshkal Society. The key objective of Bodh Gaya Global Dialogues aims to realize the vision of socially and economically inclusive development with dignity, equity and justice for all through interventions in the thematic areas of elementary education, right to homestead land and sustainable rural livelihoods and culture.

An Exhibition titled ‘Journey of Budha’ as Curtain raiser from 22nd March to 31st March 2019 at twin art gallery.

Contact No – 23388423

Presented by Dilli Gharana

Contact No – 9911420896

Special attractions include Bunkar Gandhi Haat, Jute Fair & Food festival

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Dhrupad Sansthan Bhopal in association with IGNCA Delhi presents Dhrupad Utsav Delhi.

Contact No – 9811501026

We are happy to inform that the IGNCA in collaboration with Sampoorna Bamboo Kendra, Nagpur, Maharashtra is organizing the festival of artisans and crafts persons “Ba Bapu Evam Shilp-Kala Utsav” to celebrate 150th birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi.

This mega festival of artisan communities will be held at IGNCA for 5 days from 22-26 February 2019 dedicated not only to Mahatma Gandhi but also the memory of ‘Baa’ Kasturba Gandhi. In this festival nearly 450 Karigars (artisans/ craft- persons, both male and female) and 50 artists will be participating.

The inaugural function will be held on 22nd February 2019 at 5.30 pm in Bhim Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), 15, Janpath, New Delhi. The inaugural programme will be followed by the Naatya Katha: Kasturba ki Kahani performance by Dr. Sonal Mansingh (Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha and recipient of Padma Vibhusan and Padma Bushan).

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In this festival, 500 artisans and folk artists from across the country will participate and show their skills in front of everyone. These artisans have been identified by the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts from six regions of India with the help of Sampoorn Bamboo Kendra, Nagpur. This festival will showcase in the HAAT BAZAR, products of traditional artisans of wood / clothes / bamboo / leather / brass / gold / silver / iron / clay / figurine / embroidery work etc. The performance of folk dances of India will be shown and the artisan workshops and food from different states will be a feature of this festival .

Contact No – 011-23388016

Incredible Art & Culture foundation presents . Paintings, Photography, Sculpture and Installation

Inauguration on 16th February, 2019 at 5pm
Contact No – 9990460204

Cordially invites you to the Innaugraion

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By Zee Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

Contact No – 9654380230

In collaboration with Dastkaari Haat Samiti, New Delhi

Contact No. : 011-23388077

By The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art, New Delhi.

Contact No – 011 42546579

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Kalanidhi division is organizing Arya Utsav- a festival to celebrate the Cultural traditions of Dard Aryans of Ladakh.

The major events during the festival:-
(i) Inauguration of Exhibition on Dard Aryans of Ladakh –16th Jan, 2019 at 4 PM
Venue: Twin Art gallery, IGNCA
Exhibition will be open to public from 16-25th Jan, 2019
Time: 10AM TO 6.30PM

(ii) Cultural Programmes – 16,17,18,19 & 21th Jan, 2019, 5 PM onwards
Venue: Auditorium, CV mess building, IGNCA

(iii) Film Screening on Dard Aryans followed by discussion – 17th Jan, 2019, 4 PM onwards
Venue: Auditorium, CV Mess building, IGNCA

(iv) Public lectures – 19, & 21th Jan, 2019, 4 PM onwards
Venue: Auditorium, CV Mess building, IGNCA

(v) Seminar on Dard Aryans of Ladakh – 18 Jan, 2019:10AM to 5PM
Venue: conference hall, CV Mess building, IGNCA

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इंदिरा गाँधी राष्ट्रीय कला केंद्र (राजभाषा अनुभाग ) द्वारा आयोजित – श्री मंजीत सिंह की कला प्रदर्शनी के उद्घाटन समारोह में आप सादर आमन्त्रित हैं।

अध्यक्ष: माननीय डॉ. सच्चिदानंद जोशी (सदस्य सचिव, इं.गा.रा.क.केन्द्र)
मुख्य अतिथि: डॉ. कमल किशोऱ गोयनका (उपाध्यक्ष, केन्द्रीय हिंदी संस्थान, नई दिल्ली)
विशिष्ट अतिथि: श्री राहुल देव, वरिष्ठ पत्रकार
विशिष्ट अतिथि: सुश्री अपर्णा कौर, चित्रकार

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IGNCA is organizing a festival of Children’s Literature in collaboration with Bookaroo Trust.

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IGNCA in collaboration with K.C Aryan’s Home of Folk Art (Museum of Folk, Tribal & Neglected Art) is going to present an exhibition called Hanuman: The Divine Simian, a repertoire of rare and unique art forms from the collection of K.C. Aryan. Curated by B.N. Aryan, the exhibition will be inaugurated on 19 November 2018 at 5:30pm.

The exhibition will continue till 31 December 2018.

Time : Open daily – 10am to 6pm (excluding Monday)

Contact No –  011-23388155

Rajasthan Club will host a two-day celebrations of “Diwali Mela” on the occasion of Diwali.

The event will showcase performances by Jaipur Beat’s, Astitva Band, Kaplan Laadi, Shankar Sahney, Ashok Masti, and Radio Jockeys will enhance the evening’s glory [ Raunak (Babua) Sayema, Naved, Khurafati Nitin, Heena, Rahul Makin, Aadi.]

Contact No – 9350246000, 9999907319, 9811004777

October 28, 2018 – Folk Music of Chandigarh, West Bengal and Dadar nagar haveli
October 29, 2018 – Folk Music of Daman and Puducherry
October 30, 2018 – Folk Music of Tripura, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
October 31, 2018 – Folk Music of Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Mangniyar and Sur Samagam

Contact No – 011-23388155

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising the “Women of India Organic
Festival”.

Over 500 women entrepreneurs from Leh to Kanyakumari and from Kohima to Kutch, will
come together with their organic products ranging from food and fabrics to wellness and
personal care will be exhibited and sold during the Festival, which celebrates and promotes women organic farmers from across India. The “Women of India Organic Festival” is intended to highlight the health and environmental advantages of organic goods, provide a platform for women engaged in this economy, share best practices and encourage the development of sustainable and easily accessible sales outlets for organic producers from remote areas of India.

Contact No – 011- 2338 2743, 011-23388155

Dhoomimal Gallery (oldest modern art gallery in india, established 1936) will present a painting exhibition curated by Shri Prayag Shukla (eminent art critic and poet). This is a retrospective exhibition showcasing over 100 works of Sachida Nagdev spanning over 5 decades. Sachida Nagdev was one of the best known Indian painters from Madhya Pradesh. He is the only Indian artist to have won the Osaka Triennale Award where more than 186 countries and 30,000 artists participated.

The Program for the exhibition is as follows-

1.  The Opening of the the show will be on the date of the artist’s birth anniversary, 25th
   October at 6 pm and will include a sitar recital by Ms.Smita Nagdev ( the artist’s daughter)
   There will also be a documentary film on his life.
2. Art talk on October 27 at 5 pm about contributions of Sachida Nagdev in Indian Art.
3. Poetry recital by renowned poets on October 29 at 5 pm.

Contact No : 9350170574 (Mr. Pratibha Sharma)

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts Presents “The National Behrupia Festival”

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Nehru Memorial Museum and library & Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts cordially invites you to the inaugration of the exhibition

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To mark the celebrations of 208th Anniversary of the National Independence of Mexico, The Embassy of Mexico to India in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for The Arts, New Delhi cordially invite you to the opening ceremony

The exhibition continues till September 14th, 2018 (10:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M)

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IGNCA invites all to the opening of the Permanent Gallery of Raja Deen Dayal’s photographs at Indore. The gallery has been set up from the Cultural Archives of IGNCA.

Smt.Sumitra Mahajan, Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha will inaugurate the Gallery in the presence of Shri Surendra Patwa, Hon’ble State Minister, State Government, Department of Culture and Tourism, Madhya Pradesh.

Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA and Shri Anupam Rajan, Commissioner, Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums, Madhya Pradesh will also be present on the occasion.

Organised in collaboration with Department of Art, Culture and Youth, Bihar Museum, Patna

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IGNCA cordially invites you to the first of its kind public art project on environment by one of India’s leading contemporary artists.

The art exhibits explore nature as a museum laboratory of art, espousing sustainable development by excavating the philosophies of ancient civilizations, like Indian vedic practices, on environment. The artist converts quintessential rural Indian clay pottery into avant garde contemporary installations that embrace nature through the five elements.

Join us to experience

– Rain
– Ganga the Riverfront and Matighar
– Time Machine
– Noah’s Ark
– The Beehive Garden
– Bed of Life

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From Janapada Sampada Collection

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Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts cordially invites you to the Prgramme.

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IGNCA is organizing of Yoga Paintings in collaborations with All India Lok Kala Mahotsav to mark the celebrations of International Yoga Day

IGNCA hosts the exhibition in collaboration with Jatin Das Centre of Art (JDCA),

A unique collection of Pankhas, traditional hand fans, will be exhibited at IGNCA. It features fans and related objects such as paintings, prints and films selected from the vast collection of eminent artist Jatin Das. The artist’s collection began with a single hand fan gifted to him from a friend and has grown over the past four decades to over 5,000 fans into a world-class archive, possibly the largest collection of its kind.The month-long exhibition will also feature demonstrations by traditional craftspeople, fan-making workshops for children and traditional performances at the venue.

Under Bal Jagat, IGNCA is organizing two workshops on June 10 and 17, 2018 from 10 am to 1 pm at Bal Jagat area CV mess.

In these workshops the collector of Pankha Exhibition Shri Jatin Das will lead the visitors and children throughtout the exhibition and share his personal exprerience of making this unique collection, There will also be a workshop with craftsman and shri siddhartha Das on Basketry and Fan making. A story telling session by Ms. India mukherjee has also been organised.

Visit to Pankha Exhibition and Theatre  Workshop Undr Bal Jagat Ignca.

Inauguration: Friday, May 25, 2018 at 6.00 pm

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By noted painter Shri Vasudeo T. Kamath.
Inauguration :  6.00pm

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17th March, 2018 at 11.00am : Concert by Ms. Padmini Dora of Odisha under Sanjari – a monthly folk music concert series  – E-Invite

17th March, 2018 at 6.30pm : Concert by Sunanda Sharma under the Bhinn Shadj – a quarterly rare ragas series – E-Invite

18th March, 2018 at 11.00am : Concert by Prof. Chandanshive of Maharashtra on “Lavani ki Baithak” under Sanjari – E-Invite

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In collaboration with Patna Museum ,Patna, Bihar

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This exhibition has been extended from 09/04/2018 to 15/04/2018 

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Contact No. : 9312836126, 9971199126

Inauguration on 4th February, 2018 at 5.00pm at IGNCA lawns, Janpath, New Delhi.

Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India will inaugurate the Kala Mela in the gracious presence of Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of Culture  and Shri C.S. Krishna Setty, Administrator, Lalit Kala Akademi.

The inauguration will be followed by Folk Dance by Karunadasa Olaboduwa Dance Troupe, Srilanka and `SARGAM’ Kathak Recital by Pandit Harish Gangani’s Team, India.

Contact No : 9999668367

Part and trap are not mere semordnilap  (a term coined to refer to words and phrases which make sense when read backwards, but have a different meaning from when they are read forwards).

Contact No : Nidhi Jain – 9811252305

Venue: Twin Art Gallery–I, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi

Note : This programme has been cancelled due to some unavoidable circumstances.

Exhibition of master artworks of participants of the programme “Rising from Colours” by
Incredible Creations Pvt. Ltd.

Contact No. : 9599389224

A photographic exhibition `Glorious Ajanta’ on the beautiful paintings and digital
restoration of Ajanta Caves in collaboration with Prasadpawar Foundation.

Inauguration : 2nd January, 2018 at 6.00pm
Chief Guest : Shri Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture (Independent charge)

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Under the Outreach initiative, the IGNCA Book Circle has a monthly event held on the fourth Thursday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

This month, Shri Ravi Shankar Etteth will read from his book `The Book of Shiva’ .

A profound work of spiritual fiction with a heartwarming message Asananda, a monk belonging to the Order of Hope, is sent on a journey to the Himalayas by his guru to find the mystical Book of Shiva. Along the way, he meets mysterious tantrics, Vedic teachers, a bhikshu who walks backwards to discover his future, and people who seek liberation from remorse, suffering and the evil that haunts them. He becomes the instrument of the guru’s grace, which opens the door to the universal soul and transforms life through unexpected miracles. Drawing on fables and myths from Eastern and European cultures, The Book of Shiva is a spiritual novel filled with extraordinary tales of freedom, serenity, loss and, most of all, wisdom.

Contact :-   011-23385884/ 9958878920

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To celebrate the Birth centenary of Venerable Bakula Rinpoche, Photo exhibition on Ven. Bakula Rinpoche is being organised by East Asia Programme Unit, IGNCA.

Ven. Bakula Rinpoche was a monk-activist, and helped the cause of peace and spread of the teaching of Lord Buddha in different parts of the world. He was associated with many national and international organizations working for world peace, environmental conservation and inter-faith dialogue. His role was pivotal in reigniting the light of Dharma among people in different countries who were denied their spiritual freedom by authoritarian communist regimes. His contributions in the revival of Buddhism in many countries including Mongolia, Russia and China speak volumes of his great personality. May his legacy of loving compassion and dedication to serve the poor and needy continue to inspire the future generations.

 The exhibition will be inaugurated on 20th December, 2017 at 4.00pm.

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Contact No :- 0542-2570238, 2570169

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The exhibition is built around philosophical, narrative, visual, pictorial and performing aspects of the Ramayana tradition in classical, folk and contemporary contexts. The theme is presented through manuscripts, sculptures, paintings including miniature painting, wooden, bronze, stone, terracotta arts & crafts, textiles, audio-visual and multimedia presentations. The exhibition has specifically designed installations to explain abstract philosophical concepts. One of the highlights of the exhibition is the exhibits from the collection of Kashi Naresh, Banaras and original Ramlila paraphernalia from the world acclaimed Ramnagar Ramlila. Museums all across the country are participating in the exhibition by loaning precious and rare exhibits from their collections. A special lecture series is also being organized around the theme of Ramayana. Special workshops for children are a part of this exhibition.

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Leela Exhibition is extended upto 25th December, 2017 

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts in coordination with M.L. & J.N.K Girls College, Saharanpur is exhibiting an exhibition titled “Images of India” Curated by Mr. Virendra Bangroo.

There will be a traditional seminar on “Folk Arts and Crafts of Daab Area” on 25th and 26th Nov’2017 at 10 AM at College Auditorium.

The chief Guest would be Prof. N.K.Taneja, Vice Chancellor, C.C.S. University, Meerut

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On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville, IGNCA in collaboration with
Auroville Foundation is organising an exhibition and a panel discussion at IGNCA.

Inauguration of the exhibition `Sharing the knowledge and experience of Auroville’s
journey” on 22nd November, 2017 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm in the IGNCA Svasti Sankul
Gallery. The exhibition will remain open till 25th November, 2017.

Panel discussion on `Journey of Auroville : City for Human Unity’ on 22nd November,
2017 in the IGNCA Conference Room, C.V. Mess, Janpath from 5.00pm onwards.

Panelists :
Mrs. Anu Majumdar
Dr. Jurgen Axer
Professor Sachidananda Mohanty
Professor Makarand Paranjype

Moderator :
Dr. Ronald Meinardus

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IGNCA is organising a series of programmes on the occasion of its 30th Foundation Day. For details, please see the programme schedule.

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• 18th Nov – Brainstorming session invite
• 18th Nov – Evening concert invite
• 19th Nov – Evening concert invite
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Symposium on My Idea Of New India by Bharat Vidya Prayojana
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the exhibition Elizabeth Brunner’s Paintings
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the exhibition Shardalipi and Punadulipi
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Foundation day Celebrations a Brainstorming Session
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Conservation Exhibition
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Overnight Classical Music Concert in collabortion withSPIC MACAY
• Photographs : 18 Nov, 2017 – Bhinna Shadaja Series Overnight Concert
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Inaguration of the Gond Ramayan exhibition
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Symosium on Indian Women Tradition, Continuity & Modernity
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Performance of Devnarayan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Release of Publications of IGNCA Vastu Mandan
• Photographs : 19 Nov, 2017 – Folk Music Concert under the series संजारी by Bharti Bhandu (Padmashree) Kabir Gyan
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The function will be presided by Shri Rambahadur Rai, President, IGNCA Trust.

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It will showcase beautiful North East Culture, Food, handicrafts, films and lots of music and dance.
Entry is free.

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The exhibition Kurai Onrum Illai, MS: A life in Music moves to Chennai. It will be inaugurated by Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Vice President of India on 17th October, 2017 at 11.45 am.

Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Hon’ble Governor of Tamilnadu will be the chief Guest on the occasion.

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IGNCA will host an exhibition, Kurai Onrum Illai : MS Life in Music 1916-2004 . Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the exhibition and release a commemorative coin on Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi on Tuesday, 19 September 2017; 11.00 am at IGNCA Auditorium, C.V. Mess, Janpath. Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture (I/C), Dr. Mahesh Sharma will be the Guest of Honour.
IGNCA has been entrusted by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr M S Subbulakshmi from 16th September 2016 to 16th September 2017.

The inauguration of the year-long programmes was done at Bangalore, where Shri Ananth Kumar, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers flagged off the celebrations. The year long celebrations included seminars,lecture by Ms Gowri Ramnarayan (Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi’s grand niece) and concerts.

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Exhibition – Edges of India: Karnataka & Goa by Krish Bhalla
This is the first exhibition under a documentary photography project that attempts to capture the intangible aspects of the socio-economic diversity of the regions, while compelling the viewer to look into the historical significance of the subject. Set to open on World Photography Day this exhibition will be on at the Twin Art Gallery for 10 days.

Contact: +91 8588 976 942 , +91 11 23388155

This is the first exhibition under a documentary photography project that attempts to capture the intangible aspects of the socio-economic diversity of the regions, while compelling the viewer to look into the historical significance of the subject. Set to open on World Photography Day this exhibition will be on at the Twin Art Gallery for 10 days.

Contact :-  +91 8588 976 942,  +91 11 23388155

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By Janapada Sampada Division of IGNCA.

Avalokitesvara is the most popular Mahayana Bodhisattva and his cult has played an important role in the growth of Mahayana Buddhism and art The images of Avalokitesvara in India are not feminine, although the body has a sensual form. The well known painting of Padmapani in Cave No.1 of Ajanta no doubt has a sensuous body, but taken as a whole, looks a male Bodhisattva. The paintings of the famous artist Ravi Varma, do not show Hindu Gods as strongly masculine. Essential features of manliness like muscles, broad shoulders are present but there is a touch of conspicuous feminine quality in the images.
It is not known exactly when the Guan-yin came to be regarded as female deity for the first time. Majority of the scholars are of the opinion that the transformation of Guan-yin into female deity took place about the 11th century A. D. But this seems to have been the product of a long process and this might have been influenced by many factors combined to bring the sexual transformation.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 27th March, 2017 at 10.30am.

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Venue : IGNCA Gallery No. 2 of Twin Art Galleries, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi
Time : 10.00am -6.00pm (All days open except Gazetted Holidays)

An exhibition A Tale of Two Cities | India & Sri Lanka conceptualised by Renu Modi and presented by Gallery Espace, New Delhi & Serendipity Arts Trust, New Delhi. Supported by- Theertha International Artists’ Collective, Sri Lanka

This project that was initiated in the year 2015, is a strong step towards addressing the issues of shared histories within the sub-continent. Six artists from Indian and five from Sri Lanka embarked on a journey to understand the politics of cities, religions and the stories that places tell. Both Anuradhapura and Varanasi in themselves are witness to the past, the present and serve as a trajectory to the future. The intention of this project is to engage, question and re-affirm the importance of the process over the end.

Participating artists: Anoli Perera | Bandu Manamperi | ChintanUpadhyay | Jagath Weerasinghe Manisha Parekh | Manjunath Kamath | Pala Pothupitiye | Paula Sengupta Pradeep Chandrasiri | Ram Rahman | Riyas Komu

Contact number – 9555584229

• Invitation

Opening Ceremony: 11:00 hrs- 11:30 hrs

20th February 2017 – Workshop on Batik Painting and Indonesian Dance Performance

• Invitation

• Photographs

• Photographs

Time: 11:00 hrs- 17:00 hrs
Venue: IGNCA Svasti Gallery, C.V. Mess, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Time: 16:00 hrs- 18:00 hrs
Venue: IGNCA Auditorium, C.V Mess, Janpath, New Delhi.

Contact No. : 011-23388241