MARG BRINDAVAN & THE ART OF LIVING Presents NAADHA VAIBHAVAM
A symphony with 5000 musicians performing in unison in Chennai on January 30, 2011
Celebrating the 30th year of Art of Living
“MARG Brindavan” is the Main Event Sponsor of Naadha Vaibhavam
Chennai, January 11, 2011: MARG Brindavan – Smart Affordable Homes from MARG ProperTies the real estate arm of one of India’s fastest growing infrastructure organization has partnered with The Art of Living for presenting the Naadha Vaibhavam at Chennai.The not-for-profit educational and humanitarian organization, The Art of Living celebrates the 30th year of its Service to Society along with MARG Brindavan by bringing together 5000 carnatic musicians from all over Tamil Nadu, performing in unison, the biggest musical event in the country till date, through Naadha Vaibhavam, on January 30, 2011 at Shriram – The Gateway, GST Road, Perungalathur, Opp. Railway Station, Chennai from 6.00 pm onwards.In the magnificent tradition to promote Fine Arts and Indian Culture, The Art of Living - Naadha Vaibhavam will bring 5000 Carnatic musicians to the stage, to create in unison their own symphonic sound scape. This Event is being done To bring the nuances of classical music across all strata of society & To offer a deep spiritual experience that goes beyond entertainment and much beyond an individual virtuosic display, for the performer and the listener.
The Art of Living is a non-profit, educational and humanitarian NGO working in 151 countries,has always recognized music as Sangita Yoga, a profound, potent means of combating aggression and violence, promoting inner harmony and world peace. His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “Spirituality and music, together, can uplift people, get them out of depression
and help them start a new life with enthusiasm. For a stress-free life, you have to embrace both these facets (spirituality and music).” Art of Living has organized many events of music and dance, in the past, not as a soloist’s dazzling display, but as a congregational celebration of a community of artistes coming together joyously and purposively, as in:
3500 musicians performing together at its Silver Jubilee (Bangalore)
1200 dancers performing Mohiniyattam (Cochin), setting up a Guinness record
1094 sitar artistes from across the country creating Brahm Naad (New Delhi)
2750 Hindustani classical vocalists in a enchanting spectacle in Antarnaad (Pune)
500 Bharatanatyam dance artistes weaving traditional magic (Chennai)
All special arrangements are being made in order to get as many people to participate in this programme on January 30, 2011. The organizers are making arrangements for people from neighboring cities and towns to also come and be part of this unique and once-in-a-lifetime musical evening. Says Mrs. Akhila Srinivasan, Tamil Nadu State President for the Art of Living, “in Art of Living, we have always cherished promoting the deep rooted culture of our rich Indian Heritage. Naadha Vaibhavam is a musical evening that will be in our memories for a lifetime”Speaking on the special occasion, Mr. G. R. K. Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, MARG Group, said, “"It is our privilege to be part of this August musical extravaganza, Naadha Vaibhavam. The incredible mix of music and rhythm of 5000 musicians is sure to spell a thrilling experience to the gathering present. Art of Living, pioneering in the goodness of a disciplined and a yogic life, has offered a beautiful platform to the world of musicians and I am glad to be associated with them. Carnatic music has always been a rich source of music, with noted musicians hailing from South. At MARG, it has been our constant endeavor to promote the richness of music and art and we hope to nurture many more musical artists in the near future.”Other than MARG, some of India’s well known business institutions have come together to support this entire event along with The Art of Living, namely, Shriram Capital along with Venture Lighting are our Platinum Co sponsors; India Cements, Nalli, L & T, Chennai Silks are our Gold Co-Sponsors, Apollo Hospitals as Silver co-sponsor, our media partners are The Hindu & Hello FM.For further details on Naadha Vaibhavam, please feel free to visit www.naadhavabhavam.in, an exclusive website created for the purpose of all guests.