Saturday 20 April 2013

Mellow feel under the pandal

We are at Sree Rama Seva Mandali tent this evening.

Most people were headed to the cricket stadium for the IPL match featuring RCB. But a steady stream led to the Fort High School on Chamarajpet.

This evening it is P. Unnikrishnan's concert.

While he and his team tune up, they await colleague Arjun Kumar, the mridangist, caught in a traffic jam.

A giant arch across K R Road greets rasikas to the venue. Inside the campus, the facade is flashy too. Inside the mantapam, the atmosphere is different from last year. Soft, yellow lighting creates a mellow feel that can heighten the experience if the music is good. Obviously, a lot of effort now goes into creating the atmosphere for the fest concerts. And to please rasikas.


The canteen outside allows you to have a quick bite or a hot cup of coffee. A giant billboard advertises the 75-veena ensemble concert led by Suma Sudhindra.

It is 6.55 p.m.and to recorded music, the arathi is performed to the Lord just behind the stage. Concert time!

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