Sunday 1 April 2012

Stage set for the music . . .


The Metro greets you in many parts of Bangalore.

The overarching arms of the rail line in the making dwarf the traffic as we hit the K R Road Cirle.

In a flash, the Bangalore Gayana Samaj hall catches our eye. Old landmarks pale as huge structures like flyovers and rail lines move in.

At this busy junction lies the Fort High School grounds.

One building of the school, with its vintage architecture stands out. It has character.

Off it, is the pandal where, this evening the Sri Ramanavami Music Fest of the Sri Rama Seva Mandali will be launched.

Sniffer dogs run around the stage and the VIP area. The state chief minister is the chief guest at today's event.

Behind the stage, a grand mantap - Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana and Anjaneya. A space for guests to offer prayer and move on.

This is indeed a grand area. Plush chairs for VIPs and sponsors and guests and artistes. Massive light and audio fittings and soft decor.

After all, this is truly the biggest show at this time of the year in Bangalore as far as classical music concerts go.


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