The Fine Arts Calendar – A Cultural Utsav

The Society has nearly 2500 members today.

A ceremonial inauguration of the Fine Arts Cultural Centre was performed by His Holiness Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal in the presence of His Holiness Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal, way back in 1992. It is now a coincidence that the Foundation Stone Dedication Ceremony of the new F.A.S. Academy of Fine Arts and College of Music and Dance was once again being performed by His Holiness Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal and His Holiness Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal.

The Sivaswamy Auditorium was formally inaugurated in 1993 by HE. P.C. Alexander, Governor of Maharashtra and whose corner stone was laid by Shri. Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

We believe, the Fine Arts Society fulfills a much needed community services, helping people to reorient and refocus on our traditions, rich heritage and culture, thus enriching the quality of life.

Every month of the year, sometimes more often, the Society organises a programme of music, dance or drama by renowned artistes free for the members. The Society also actively encourages budding artistes and the not so-well-known artistes by giving them a platform under its’ Talent Promotion and Talent Recognition Programmes.

Some Eminent Performers

The list of performers on the Fine Arts Platform reads almost like a “Who is Who” of the performing arts fraternity of India. Many have been honoured by the Nation with titles of Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhusan and Padma Shri. Most of the artistes have also been conferred titles of honour and distinction by renowned organizations and the cultural wings of the State and Central governments Some of the illustrious people who have performed for us are :

Most of these doyens are still around to regale their rasikas but, alas, some are no more though they live on in our hearts and minds and through their recordings.

A new activity, most popular, is the series of All India Music Conference.

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