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As recalled by Pt. Omprakash Chourasiya Ample literature is available on contribution of Pandit Udayshankar and Pandit Ravishankar in getting universal acclaim for Indian classical music and dance. Topmost celebrities and experts from around the world have highlighted their qualities. During the period when I was in process of being recognized as an upcoming artiste [...]

  The first MisraBani TantriCharya is proposed to be organized at Varanasi in October 2013 with collaboration of  cultural organization(s) at local/ national level.   Dr. Lalmani Misra Dr. Lalmani Misra, well known as a Vichitra Veena player, had an extraordinary ability for creating music. Spontaneity and perfection defined his music. The following remarkable quotes [...]

Urgency for conservation and continuation of heritage practices is unquestionably enhanced now, in comparison to even a mere century back. The awareness, better still, concern has always been there.  If all past knowledge is preserved in condensed, usable form, the given discipline is assured of health and growth. When the essence gets buried under innovation, [...]

Rajiv Trivedi As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of UNESCO Convention 2003, the idea of conservation and continuance of traditional practices through according them greater visibility has become a familiar concept. It may yet take time to percolate to every working adult, but community leaders have begun to realize its importance and are coming up [...]

Madhukali had initiated a project  two years ago for conversion of  music, available on analog magnetic tapes and audio cassettes to digital format. Since then, encouraging communication has been received in this regard. People have sent in queries about the process for getting audio and video content on analog systems; some have informed how they [...]

The difference between tangible and intangible heritage has been pointed again and again. Clear poignant measures may be taken for protection, restoration and appreciation of tangible cultural heritage. Whereas these measures often require a small amount of modification, by and large the principle remains unaltered. It is neither sufficient nor advisable to safeguard intangible heritage [...]

Continuity of cultural practices often requires aid and support of sympathetic outsiders; yet, it is only in action that it retains longevity. Madhukali has organized concerts, workshops and seminars. Young and mature artistes have been encouraged with award and felicitation. Appreciation modules in various fields – art, music, theatre – introduce the young to aesthetics [...]

Stalwarts in music were prone to make a trite remark to a novitiate eager to impress – “Prove through performance not by idle talk”. Often did pupils of Dr. Lalmani Misra hear this remark and were motivated to devote themselves to their art. As Dean, Music & Performing Arts and Fine Arts, he introduced a [...]

Though almost a cardinal principle in itself, the fact voiced over several times during the event, that knowledge is dependent on language became the central theme of Hindi Medium Implementation Directorate’s book-release function at World Book Fair, New Delhi on Sunday the 10th February 2013. Dr. Asha Gupta, Director, with her able team, released over [...]

In the condolence meeting organized at Madhukali premises, Bhopal, Founder Director Pt. Omprakash Chourasiya paid tribute to Madhukali patron Bharat Ratna, Pandit Ravishankar, whose loss is deeply mourned by classical music community. Pt. Chourasiya said, “Pandit Ravishankar ji would invariably meet with Guruji (Dr. Lalmani Misra) whenever he visited Varanasi. As disciples, we would maintain [...]