New trust floated to promote classical art
A new trust has been established to promote and preserve classical arts, focusing on the contributions of Maratha Kings to Carnatic Music. The Sadar Mahal Palace Trust, based in Thanjavur, aims to restore heritage monuments and promote classical Indian performing arts. It will also support young artists and encourage research on the cultural contributions of the Thanjavur Maratha period.
- ▪The trust is named Sadar Mahal Palace Trust and is located in Thanjavur.
- ▪It aims to preserve heritage monuments and promote classical Indian performing arts.
- ▪The trust will organize music and dance festivals, cultural programs, and educational activities.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
A new trust has been floated to promote and preserve classical arts, particularly the contributions of Maratha Kings in the field of Carnatic Music.According to the Founder Chairman and Managing Trustee, Pratap Sinh Serfoji Raje Bhosale, the organisation – Sadar Mahal Palace Trust - having its office at Thanjavur aims to preserve and restore heritage monuments, royal structures, and historic sites connected with the Thanjavur Maratha period. The trust also seeks to foster and promote classical Indian performing arts, especially Carnatic music and bharatanatyam, by organising music festivals, dance festivals, lecture demonstrations, cultural programs, and educational activities.The trust further intends to create awareness of the compositions of the Thanjavur Maratha kings and encourage…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
