Monday, October 16, 2006


Beautifully designed "Kolam" at the entrance of the hall. It's designed with coloured rice and temple tree flowers

"Natya Kala Mandhir", Centre for Visual and Performing Arts was found in 1976 by Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran. Seventy five students of "Natya Kala Mandhir" has performed "Arangetram".

It celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 14th 2006. "Paadha Laalithyam" – A Concert of Classical Dances, was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall to celebrate the anniversary. South Indian film star, and classical dancer Vineeth graced the occasion.

70 dancers took part in sixteen different dance performances. Ravibandhu Samanthi Narthana Ayathaneya's artistes added colours to the concert in the dusk.

Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeawaran's parents are wedded to classical music and dance. Her mother Late Vijayalakshmi was a reputed dancer. Her father Shanmugampillai was a well know "Miruthangam" player. Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran performed her "Arangetram" in 1976. She started to dance at a tender age of three. She was trained by "Padmasri" Adaiyar K. Lakshman.