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Woodlands Hindu Temple: Musical Night on Ugadhi fete day

Singers of the musical night; from left: Ravi Mukkamala and Raja Rajeswari Kalaga.

March 03, 2014:A musical program was held on the occasion of Jaya Nama Samvatsara, Ugadhi celebrations in the Woodlands Hindu Temple on 23 March in the temple cultural Hall.
Raja Rajeswari Kalaga, who is known as the Nightingale of Texas, and the founder of Navaragamalika Cultural Association (NCA), and Ravi Mukkamala a versatile singer, were invited to present the concert.
The event was addressed by Temple Board Director and ATA Board Director, Pinnapureddy Srinivasa Reddy who initiated the need of having this kind of cultural programs periodically in the temple and called for the support by all means to the successful administration of the temple.
Temple Board Member Sujata Nandula expressed her views about the positivity in the relationship of classical music and the cine music in her speech. She quoted that music has no language barriers and no cultural barriers as well, and good music heels the pain of the soul and relieves from any kind of frustration.
Raja Rajeswari Kalaga instigated social cause behind the NCA foundation, which helps the poor and visually impaired kids in India which includes conducting eye medical camps, eye testing, operations, and hospital expenses to the school going kids below the poverty line.
The musical program lasted for three uninterrupted hours and the artists were felicitated with Vedapravachanam and Seshavastram of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
Delicious Pakodi and tea were served by Biryani Pot, Houston.

Quote of the day

I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.…

__________Rabindranath Tagore