Annamayya Bala Brahmotsavams: Events in Hyderabad

REVIEW FOR ANNAMAYYA BALA BRAHMOTSAVAMS

Amrutha Varshini, in association with the Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanams and the Department of Culture, is conducting the Annamayya Bala Brahmotsavams, the state-level music competitions for school children, from 4th to 7th February, at the Hari Hara Kala Bhavan.

The competition is divided into three categories: sub-juniors (7 to 9 years), juniors (10 to 12 years) and seniors (13 to 16 years). The participants are allowed to sing only Annamacharya keertanas. Accompanying musicians such as keyboard and tabla players will be provided by the organisers.

Outstation participants will be provided with free accommodation. This competition is open only for school children, and participants are required to get certification from their respective school principals on their application forms.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners in each category. The final winner in each category will be given an opportunity to sing in the Annamacharya Sankeertanas audio cassette/CD to be released presently by Amrutha Varshini and TTD, and also to participate in the Annamacharya anniversary celebrations to be held at Tirumala. The winner along with his family will also be given a fully paid trip to the hill-top shrine. Participation certificates will be given to all the participants.

Everyday, a renowned musician will also be felicitated by Amrutha Varshani - on the 4th February Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, on the 5th Palagummi Vishwanadham, on the 6th Dr. Shobha Raju and on the 7th the legendary Dr. Mangalampally Bala Muralikrishna. During the evenings, there will be Annamacharya music concerts in which well-known singers will take part, such as Parthasarathy on 4th February, Nitya Santoshini on 5th February and Nihal on 6th February.

There is no entry or registration fee to participate in this competition. The last day for receipt of entry forms is 28th January. Please contact 98490-48733/93948-14145/98480-51387 for further details.