Sphoorthi Theatre

Gond tribes (Tribes known as Adivasi) are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and are also in Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, the Gondi language belongs to the Dravidian family of languages and is related to Tamil and Kannada. Recent excavation of the Gondi lipi at Gunjal Village, Narnurmandal of Adilabad District states the gerontology of this language could be older than Dravidian languages like Tamil, Kannada, or Telugu, or perhaps the origin of these languages could be traced through Gondi language too. Adilabad District of Andhra Pradesh is a Hub of Gonds, Kolams, Andha, Pradhan, Thoti, Nayakpod, and other primitive tribes. Gonds dominate in number over other tribes. According to Pradhan-Subsect of Gond tribes are professional storytellers -oral narrators. The origin of gonads is believed that after giving birth to children, a mother abandoned them and it was the goddess Parvati rescued them, but her consort Sri ShambhuMahadev (Shiva) who kept them captive in a cave. Pa...

Magic in our Hands is a documentary feature film by Ms. Vicky Hart. Hart in Media and social enterprise produce compelling documentary and deliver bespoke media content, including animated videos, for brands, businesses, charities and broadcasters. She has already completed her first documentary film called 'Masters of Puppets'. She won 2nd position award at the International Film Festival in the documentary film category. Her documentaries focus on fresh life into hidden worlds and gives a unique insight into the culture that would raise awareness of social and environmental issues. The following passage is taken from Hart in Media: "This documentary feature film Magic in our Hands will demonstrate the social value of puppetry by exploring the lives of inspired women puppeteers in one of the fastest growing economies in the world: India. India celebrates long historical traditions of rod, shadow and string puppets and these puppet traditions are repositories of...

This day was a terrific day last year, what happened was a shameful act against women of the world. Well, Voices from all fronts, from all media, all corners did bring a spark that ignited the change to happen that changed India- the Nirbhaya protests. As per sources from print media, it was for the first time in our history, tens of thousands of people took the streets for the safety of women. In order to educate, bring in awareness on women's right, safety --Sphoorthi Theatre for Educational Puppetry did organized Puppet plays in Hyderabad and Mahaboobnagar on raising voices towards "'Building Women supportive group as a measure towards Sexual Harassment, Rape, molestation and abuse'' Today as the day comes again, my request to all mothers who are worried about their daughters' safety please trust them. Thus the primary support that is needed for them. Others do extend your emotional support. Today's vast avenues opened up in social media empow...

Mahabharata Epic re telecast in with new artists crew. This forces me to make an analysis of characters and roles. Often, I get confused with the characters and think about the role justification. Again, wonder-when Krishna says 'ALL IS ME'...Quite interesting the flow is as I read and re-read. As I child, I liked Ramayana, then as I looked into life and various situations, I could get answers more from Mahabharata. I was thrilled by the ads floating about the relaunch of the Mahabharata episode on Star TV. I am happy to have watched the B.R. Chopra's Mahabharata. Well, this new attempt is packed with good graphics, new star crew with whom the present generation will be able to identify. However, I was still finding it all together new as, the situations plotted have come to my notice for the first time. For me it's my father who has narrated the story of Mahabharata-so I consider him as Veda Vyasa. I too was too reluctant to listen as I had my own presumption an...

Navarathri Greetings to all!!! This time, theme given by my son for Navarthri Golu Golu or Kolu or Bombe Habba in Kannada or Bommai Kolu in Tamil or Bommala Koluvu Telugu is a toy festival celebrated during the festival of Navratri in Southern India, it is customary in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, as well as in some Tamil communities residing abroad. This is an exhibition of various dolls and figurines in odd usually,5, 7, 9, or 11 numbered platforms called  Padis. Golu or Kolu in Tamilmeans Divine Presence. Bommala Koluvu in Telugu means Court of Toys. Kolu/Bommala Koluvu represents the divine presence of the Goddesses Saraswati, Parvati and Lakshmi in the Kannada ,Telugu and Tamil households during Navaratri -Nine nights. Golu is adorned with dolls -- principally with that of the gods and goddesses depicting mythology. It is a traditional practice to have at least some wooden dolls. There should also be a figurine of a boy and a girl toget...

Being away from blog post made me miss all of you! Yes, all of a sudden I refrained from so many things........The only question bothering like a bug me was 'WHY'??? Its Why, why and only Why???.   My father said-'It happens.....When one hit forty...' Ah!! In and out tapped with WHY and unable to untangle is my situation.. Again, why should I post a new post?? When I meet or speak to others over phone or so, I am able to read the unjust life one is leading.  But Why?? All of a sudden I find my friends greet with a plastic smile on their face…. But Why??? More and more advancement in electronic communication system and gadget—less and less is the personal contacts within the family members. We don’t even speak or greet… waning the bond of relationship….but Why??? Again family is the first place of acquaintance is seen as a place of threat or most unsafe place - ' FATHER, BROTHERS, GRANDFATHER, UNCLES'.....'   Yet a daughter, sister, wife, d...

My childhood memories revolve around Marriam Timma Sagara-MTS Colony Karwar Road Hubli. I have lots and lots to share. One such is Sri Ramanavami and Margazhi Masam Bhajana Ghosthi.   Margazhi month usually begins on December15/16 every year ends either on following January 12 or 13th. This bhajana group consists of Chief exponent in Bhajans-Late Shri Bagvathar Subramanian mama,  late Srinivasan mama (fondly called cheenu mama) , late Shri P . Krishnamaurthy mama (known as PK mama),They are the main singers and rest are Nadamuni mama, Late Shri S.Venkaraman mama, Sugandhvanam mama, late Sri Gopinath mama who used to render melodious  Purandara dasara kritanas. My faourite being "Guru purandara darase..", "Ranga ninna kondaduva mangala swara", "Ranga bharo.." and many more All  addressed fondly as 'Mama' with affection !! In fact it was PK mama who initiated the Sri Ramanavami celebrations in the month of March/April which would conclude wit...