About Us – A Little Intro

Introduction

Sri Sarada Sangeeta Kala Samiti is a non-profit cultural organization promoting Indian culture and classical fine arts based in Anaparthi, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Sri Sarada Sangeeta Kala Samiti was established by eminent fine arts enthusiast Sri Marella Purushottama Sharma garu (Late) and eminent doctor Sri Karri Bapi Reddy garu (Late) in 1999. Under their able leadership, our organization has grown into the present glory showcasing some of the finest luminaries from cultural and spiritual fields every year.

Brief History

Sri Tyagaraja Aaradhanotsavalu first started in the year 1956 in Anaparti. These celebrations were named “Sankranti Sambaralu” when they started. Sri Goluguri Bapiraju and other elite from the village organized these celebrations under the auspicious guidance of Sri Mudumbi Rangachari and family. The venue then was Sri Ramalayam on the main road. Programs such as spiritual discourses, classical karnatic music and dance presentations, Hari katha, Burra katha and plays – both Puranic and Social – depicting our cluture and tradition – were the main attractions and used to pull huge crowds. These celebrations continued for few years under the guidance and organization of Sri Vemuri Venkata Subbarao (Syndicate Subbarao (Late)). In the later years these programs came to a halt due to non availability of funds.

Sri Uma Rama Lingeswara Veda Sastra Parishad

After a long gap, again in the year 1994 only entusiasts took initiative to start Sri Uma Rama Lingeswara Veda Sastra Parishad to fill the spiritual and cultural void. Sri Vemuri Venkata Subbarao (Late) was President, Dr. Karri Bapi Reddy (Late) was Vice President, Sri Marella Purushottama Sarma (Late) was Secretary and this organization was backed by eminent personalities from village Dr. Tetali Satyanarayana Reddy and others. This has been great inspiration and led to the formation of Sri Sarada Sangeeta Kala Samiti.

Going forward

These programs were initially conducted at Nelli Ramalayam and later on held at T.T.D. Kalyana Mandapam and these programs start eight days before Sankranti and continue for eight days. Veda Sabha is conducted on Sunday falling in the eight days by Sri Uma Rama Lingeswara Veda Sastra Parishad. Vedic scholars from eminent temples in Andhra Pradesh participate in this sabha and perform Veda Parayana from all the four Vedas. Sri Nallamilli Bala Murali Krishna Reddy Garu and family encourages by sponsoring the Veda Sabha. All the programs during eight day festivities are conducted in the evening. Dr. Tetali Satyanarayana Reddy Garu, Sri Sabbella Ammi Reddy Garu (Ammireddy Oils), Sri Sathi Buliswami Reddy Garu (Arthamuru), Sri Tetali Upendra Reddy Garu (Poultries), Sri Marella Gangaraju Sarma Garu in memory of his parents (Late Sri M Purushottama Sharma Garu & Smt Sitamahalakshmi Garu), Sri Medapati Chella Reddy Garu & Sri Tetali Trinath Reddy Garu, Smt G Lakshmi Devi Garu in memory of her husband Sri G. Srinivasamurthy Garu, Sri Vemuri V R Subrahmanyam Garu in memory of his parents (Late Sri Vemuri Venkata Subbarao Garu & Smt Venkata Ramanamma Garu) are helping in all respects to conduct the programs.

Our Goal

Main Goal

Main goal behind initiation of Sri Sarada Sangeeta Kala Samiti is to help survive our art forms and so our future generations will have chance to experience our heritage in arts. We reiterate our commitment to protect and pass on our great art and cultural tradition to the generations to come. We urge you for support as always in moving together to protect our Indian cultural heritage.

Permanent Fund

With an intention to continue the programs without any interruptions such as lack of funds; committee started Permanent Fund and donors from Anaparti and surrounding villages are greatly contributing to the fund. This fund needs to be strengthened further to meet increasing expenses and we request all those interested in encouraging Indian classical art forms by donating generously. This kala samiti has been great platform for many eminent artists and spiritual and linguistic personalities – the list includes – Brahmasri Viswanatha Gopala Krishna Sastry Garu, Brahmasri  Garikipati Narasimharao Garu, Brahmasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao, Brahmasri  Vaddiparti Padmakar Garu, Brahmasri Bachampalli Santosh Kumar Sastry Garu, Brahmasri Akella Vibheeshana Sharma Garu, Brahmasri Srinivasa Bangarayya Sharma Garu, Brahmasri Rani Subbayya Deekshitulu Garu, Sri Prayaga Rama Krishna Garu, Dr. Kamaraju Suguna Ratnakar Garu, Dr. Meegada Ramalinga Swami Garu, Sri L.V. Ganagadhara Sastry Garu, Smt Bharateeyam Satyavani Garu, Sri Akella Raghavendra Garu, Dr. Karri Rama Reddy Garu (Multimedia presentations) and the topics ranged from Spiritual to Human values to Linguistics. Classical Karnatic singers including Smt. Peddada Suryakumari Garu, Sri Kari Kurmanadh Garu, Sri Modumudi Sudhakar Garu, Smt Devarakonda Vijayalakshmi Garu, Smt Kolluri Vandhana Garu, Dr.Jayapradha Rammurthy Garu, Dr.Vyjarasu Balasubrahmanyam Garu, Smt Tulasi Viswanatha Garu, Sri Yenamandra Srinivasa Sharma Garu, Sri Malladi Brothers, Sri A.Srinivasa Rajarao Garu, Smt Manda Sruthiravali Garu, Sri J Satyasriram Garu performed in prowess enthralling the audience. Students from Sri Sarvaraya Sangeta Nritya Kalasala, Natyacharya Anem Prasad Garu & Team, Natyacharya Patnam Sivaprasad Garu & Team, Natyacharya Sappa Sivakumar Garu & Team, Natyacharya B.Sudheerrao Garu & Team, Natyacharini Akella Padma Garu & Team, Natyacharini G Sailasri Garu & Team, Dr.Sanjay Santharam Garu & Team mesmerized with their astounding dance performances. Several Harikatha and Burrakatha artists attracted many audiences with their performances. Many steps have been taken to introduce and involve future generations into our traditional cultural art forms. And as part of this initiative dance competitions are conducted to students from different schools in Anaparthi. Yakshagaanams such as Sri Rama Pattabhishekam, Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam were few to name that have enthralled audiences.