Malhaar festival immerses the audience in monsoon showers. The two day
event unfolds the several layers of creativity in different sessions .
The first session Monsoon colours a series of group exhibition in
various media by established artists from India and abroad followed by
the classical music performance in the second session .
artist michael templin, dr sudeep rai, gulshaa begum, archana tela and
jitendra patniwal The event was inaugrated by Dr Brijesh Mathur, chief - jawaharlal
nehru hospital. He said ' The painting of Tansen is a tribute to the
great musician. Monsoon Ragas – during the Medieval Ages when Rajput
Rajas and Mughal Emperors , Kings and Nawabs in various states,
patronised musicians, dancers and painters at their royal courts and
treated them with great honour. The jewel among such artists was
unquestionably Mian Tansen who was counted among the Navaratnas – nine
gems – at Emperor Akbar's court. Honoured as the greatest musician
India has produced.' The second series began with the sitar concert by Sitar Maestro Dr
Sudeep Rai and Amjad Khan on Tabla. Jha Saheb founder of Kala Ankur
Academy inaugurated the evening by lighting the lamp. Jha Saheb
Congratulated Ms Begum for bringing a change in the Art and Culture
presentation to the City. He was highly appreciative of the efforts of
Ms Begum and her involvement in art and culture. The audience utterly spellbound with the soulful sitar recital at the
Malhaar Festival "Monsoon Ragas" held at Al Ikhlaas Gallery in Ajmer. Chairperson Divine Abode , director and organizer of the festival
Begum Gulshaa tells the corespondent that "the concept of paintings
with music for the two day Malhaar Festival is truly the most
beautiful representation ever to all the art and music lovers of the
city. From Meera Bai to Tansen, From Lord Krishna to the gopikas there
is everything which relates to monsoon in the paintings exhibited. Dr.Sudeep Rai noted disciple of the Sitar maestro Pt. Debu Chaudhuri,
rendered a soul stirring Raga Megh on his sitar.The accompaniment of
the tabla by ustad Amjad Khan of Delhi Gharana added rich colour to
his deeply captivating performance establishing and maintaining a
deeply profound atmosphere. Ms Begum Chairperson Divine Abode also the director and organiser of
monsoon event is an artist of high repute herself.
She congratulated the artist For their presentation which was
immensely descriptive with multicolored visuals. Chief Patron Divine Abodes Mr Shahid Siddiqui, Leader Samajwadi and Ex
Mp Rajya Sabha said Rain and the magical season of Monsoon have always
been the throbbing heart of Indian life and culture. Whether we are
talking about music – classical, folk or devotional – dance, painting
or sculpture. MoNSoon 2012 will surely help in establishing a peaceful world order
letting the audience experience divinity and eternal bliss through art
and music said Mrs Naseem Akhtar, Honourable Minister for Education,
Rajasthan. I must appreciate the initiative Divine Abode has taken in promoting
art and culture in Ajmer" said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios
who himself is an art lover. Ms Begum further thanked the artist, the audience, Media Partner
Marwah studios and On line partner Buzzintown.com for their support
and co operation in the event.