Sankeerna’s 6th annual day: An Evening of heart filling Classical delight

By Arathi Adiga
April 16, 2018

Dubai: It was the evening of perfection, dedication, performance, discipline, grace hard work and soulful classical dance of Sankeerna School of classical Dance’s dancing angles and disciples of Guru, Vidhushi Sapana kiran at Indian Consulate Auditorium on April 13.

Program started with the tradition of lighting the lamp by distinguished guest, Guru Sapna and Kiran Kumar. The show began with “Pushpanjali” pleasuring the god with flowers. Dancers devotionally offered their obeisance to the lord of dance Nataraja, the guru and to the audience. Then the talented dancers gave sequence of powerful performances through ‘Kali kauthuvam’ where parvati took the form of Kaali to demolish Rakthabeeja, ‘Ganesha Kauthuvam’,’Thodaya Mangalam’, where dancers invoked blessings from lord Vishnu, ’Devi Sarasvati Stuti’ through the meaningful composition of Kanakadasaru, ‘Adavu’,’Azhagu Deva’,very popular compostion of Shri Purandara dasaru ‘Bhagyada laxmi baramma’ presented soulfully, ‘Adida Nadida’,’ Govinda ninna’ then the girls dedicated yet another breath taking performance to Navadurge through ‘Aiyagiri Nandini’, ‘Vishamkara Kannan’ showcased little adorable Krishna kannayas and sweet little Radhes, ‘Flute Dance’, ’Kuravanji’ added versatility to the show and the dancers ability to perform it flawlessly.

The grand finale performance ‘Dharmakshetra’ the geethopadesha at the war field brought all the audience to the edge of their seats with the soulful music, breath taking dance and abhinaya of Krishna and Arjuna.

During the stage program Chief guest of the evening Chandra Subramani , Bharathanatyam artist and founder member f BHAVA expressed her happiness for quality of the program and dedication of the Guru. She appreciated budding artists and gave her word of encouragement and guidance.

Another guest N Mohan recalled his long association with Sankeerna and expressed happiness for their growth and wished them success. Satisfied and Proud Guru Sapna Kiran delivered vote of thanks to the Guests, parents, student’s audiences and to the press. Felicitated Shri Prakash Rao Payyar well known kannada writer and theater director of Dubai Kannada theater, through his recent drama “Swapnavasavadatte” Sapna Kiran debuted in a lead role as Vasavadatte.   She extended her gratitude to her parents who put her in Classical dance path and Gurus who made her the Dancer of par excellence, family and friends.

Sruti Karthik charismatically compered the program with detailed explanation of each dance form with the evidence and stories from Puranas and Vedas. Her Persuasive language captivated the audience.

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May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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