Festival to honor Dr. H. Narasimhaiah in Bengaluru
The Bangalore Lalitha Kala Parishat will host a three-day cultural festival in memory of the renowned educationist and rationalist Dr. H. Narasimhaiah. The Dr. H. Narasimhaiah Memorial Cultural Festival will take place from June 11 to 13 at the Multimedia Hall, National College, Jayanagar, Bengaluru starting at 5 p.m. each day.
The festival began on June 11 with devotional music by Chandana Muraleedhara and her ensemble. On June 12, audiences will be treated to a Carnatic classical music recital featuring compositions by the esteemed scholar Prof. S.K. Ramachandra Rao, performed by Brunda Rao.
The cultural celebration will conclude on June 13 with a Bharatanatyam performance by students of the Shivoham School of Performing Arts, led by Anil V. Iyer .
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