BHAVAN'S NEWS
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
"With deep regret we say that our trustee Shree Rajendra Shukla has attained 'Nirvana'. May god rest his soul in peace. Bhavan joins the Shukla family in their moments of grief. He was a community man to the core and he will be remembered forever. We are sure that his blessings will always remain with us."
"nainam chindanti shastrani, nainam dahati pavakah
na chainam kledayanty apo na sosayati marutah"
Dev Anand's autobiography released BY consul generel Smt. Neelam Dev on October 20, 2007AT Bhavan USA
Dev Anand's autobiography released in New York Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan by consul generel Smt. Neelam Dev on October 20, 2007. Function was organised by Bharatiya VidyaBhavan, USA in association with ITV and TV Asia.
Ex president of India Dr. A.P.J Abdul kalam conveyed his good wishes to Shri Dev Anand .
Bhavan USA organised a divine musical evening with Smt. Savita Devi on October 26, 2007
Bhavan USA organised a divine musical evening with Smt. Savita Devi on October 26, 2007. Dr Jayaraman welcomed all the artists and introduced them in a scholarly way as only he can. Dr. Navin Mehta presented the bouquets to Smt. Savita Devi, Shri Kedar Naphade (Harmonium) and Shri Nitin Mitta (Tabla). After invoking lord Ganesha, Smt Savita Devi ji started the Sharad Purnima evening with a beautiful thumri which she had learned from her illustrious mother Smt. Siddheshwari Devi. Along with her 'sur' the 'Mahol' built up. As the Moon started taking full shape thumris and bhajans enthralled the audience.
BACHCHAN SANDHYA, Aug 18, 2007
Some pictures of Gandhiji's punya tithi events. The event was jointly organised by Bhavan, Indian Consulate and Multy faith Forum at Indian consulate on January 30th 2007 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Dr. Jayaramanji receiving the Pravasi Sammaan Award 2007 at the hands of the President of India.
Dr. Navin Mehta, chairman Bhavan USA, was honored by " The New York Eye and Ear Infermary". He was conferred " The 2006 John Kearney Rodgers Physician of the Year Award".
(Photos: courtsy Trupti Banker-Indian Era)
Bhajan Sandhya presented by Mrs Malini Nambiar accompanied by Pandit Ramesh Misra and Jay Dave on 18th Nov. 2006 at Bhavan's auditirium.
His Excellency Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, President of India honored Dr. P. Jayaraman with "Padmabhushan Dr. Moturi Satyanarayana Award"
His Excellency Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, President of India honored Dr. P. Jayaraman with "Padmabhushan Dr. Moturi Satyanarayana Award" for his outstanding services for the promotion of Hindi language and literature abroad. The Award was presented on September 14, 2006 at a grand function organised at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhiby the central Hindi Educational Board and the central ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India. The Cultural Minister for Human Resources Development Shri Arjun Singh was present.
This award was instituted in 2002 in honor of Dr. Moture Satyanarayana who was instrumental for the propagation of Hindi in Southern India and other non-Hindi speaking states. having been influenced by Mahatma Gandhi.
Dr. Jayaraman was awarded for the year 2003. The first award was given to Shri Harishankar 'Adesh' for 2002
A tribute to Smt. Rukmini Devi
A tribute to Smt. Rukmini Devi, an evening in memory of a legend on March 11 th at Bhavan’s Romanti Auditorium was a grand success. The lecture by Padma Shri Dr. Sunil Kothari was well carved out to inspire the young generation Indians residing in New York. Sumptuous slides & Video clipping enhanced Dr Sunil Kothari lecture on Rukimini Devi Arundale.
Dr. Jayraman welcomed the guest and artists and Vice-chairman Dr. Navin Mehta introduced Dr. Sunil Kothari. V Gayathri - a senior & Direct deciple of Smt Rukmini Devi Arundale and Bhavan USA’s Bharat Natyam teacher spoke a few words and presented dance excerpts from "Krishna Karnamrutham" a Sloka and "Natabairavi" Thillana composed as a tribute to Smt Rukmini Devi. Students of Gayathriji presented the Hasta Bedas , Allaripu & Thillana . it was a real spectacle to watch the gurushishya Parampara flow eternally. In the end Dr. Navin Mehta honored Dr. Sunil Kothari and Smt. V. Gayathri with flower bouquets.
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