EVENTS 2025
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Oct 4 - 5, 2025
Programmes at Narada Gana Saba, Chennai, Organised by MDnD
as a Fundraiser for Melattur Bhagavata Mela. (ticketed)
04.10.2025
5.00 PM - Inauguration.
5:25 PM - The Glimpses of Prahalada Charitham. (Video Presentation)
6.00 PM - "Sati Savitri" - Bhagavata Mela Natakam composed by Melattur Sri. Venkatarama Sastry.
05.10.2025
5:25 PM - The Glimpses of Prahalada Charitham.
6.00 PM - "Rukmini Kalyanam" - Bhagavata Mela Natakam composed by Melattur Sri Venkatarama Sastry.
The tickets priced at Rs.900/- , 600/-, 400/- & Rs.200/- (Balcony)
For further details, Kindly contact Mr. Rajagopalan of MDnD + 91 9940152520 & Apoorva Deepak + 91 9790756219
We earnestly solicit the whole hearted support of all the well wishers in making this festival of Divine Art A Grand success.
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10 - 19 May 2025
Landmark "85th Year of Melattur Bhagavata Mela Nataka Mahotsav", in connection with Sri Narasimha Jayanti Vasantotsav was held from 10 May 2025 to 19 May 2025.
The Famed "Prahlada Charitam" was staged on 11/05/2025, the Auspicious day of "Narasimha Jayanti’.’
Schedule
Events 2024
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Senior Artist R.Aravind, Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur has been conferred with the Title " SATHYA
BHAGAVATA MELA SUNDARAM" on the auspicious occasion of "Bhagavan Sathya
Sai's 99th Year of Anjali by Anitha Guha's Bharanjali on 23.11.2024 at
Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation, Chennai.
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Head of Music Team, Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur - Thiruvaiyyaru Brothers S.Narasimhan &
Dr.S.Venkatesan were honoured on 01.01.2025 with the prestigious Title,
TTK Award by Madras Music Academy for their four decades of dedicated
and devoted Musical Service to Melattur Bhagavata Mela.
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Music Team, Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur presented a
LecDem on 31.12.2024 Titled 'Raga-s in Melattur Bhagavata Mela' at
Madras Music Academy, Chennai.
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ON INDIAN DANCE 2024
Organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi - Ministry of Culture, Govt.of India from 16.10.2024 to 21.10.2024 at Delhi
Momentous Milestone in the History of Melattur Bhagavata Mela to receive
the greatest accolades from the Supreme Institution, Sangeet
Natak Akademi, Ministery of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi.
Honoured to have been a part of it as a Speaker and presented a Paper on Melattur Bhagavata Mela and the Tradition.
The commendable efforts of all the Artists, Support Staff, Sponsors,
Donors and Well- wishers, especially in the post era of my Brother S.
Natarajan, projected this art into such a high level of National and
Global recognition and appreciation.
Extremely grateful to everyone who turned such a noble dream into Golden reality.
- S.Kumar, Managing Trustee
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23 Jun 2024
On the Special Recommendation of the Panel of Juries constituted
under the Chairmanship of Justice Mr.S. Jagadeesan consisting of Panel
Members Sri.K.N.Ramaswamy, Sri.S.Ravichandran, Sri.K.Harishankar,
Sri.D.N.Varadharajan, Sri.M.Krishnamurthy and Sri.Sekar Rajagopal has
unanimously decided to confer 'The Mylapore Academy Award for
Excellence' to 'Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur' for
perpetuating the Traditional Art Form 'Bhagavata Mela' for several
years. 84 Years so far.
''Kalaimamani'' S.Kumar, Managing Trustee represented on behalf of all
the Members of Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur and received
this Prestigious Award on Sunday the 23rd June 2024 at 5 PM at Narada
Gana Sabha Auditorium, T.T.K.Road, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018.
All the team members of Melattur Bhagavata Mela whole heartedly express
their gratitude to the esteemed Juries of Mylapore Academy for the
timely nomination of this prestigious Award.
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21 - 30 May 2024
84th Year of Melattur Bhagavata Mela Nataka Mahotsav
View Schedule
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20 Mar 2024
Events 2023
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7 Oct 2023, 6.30pm
Venue: Mohammed Abdur Rahman Memorial Jubilee Hall, Kozhikode
''Rukmini Kalyanam'' Natakam at Kozhikode, Kerala
Bhagavata Mela' s entry into Kerala for the first time at the Golden
Jubilee Celebrations of Smt. Kalamandalam Saraswathi's Nrityalaya
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30 Aug 2023, 2pm
Venue: University Auditorium
The Prestigious Award - 'Pratibha Puraskar' to be conferred on S.Kumar,
Managing Trustee of Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur by the
renowned PS Telugu University, Hyderabad - Govt.of Telangana in
recognition of his services over the last 45 years to Melattur Bhagavata
Mela.
"I take this opportunity to congratulate all the Meritorious Co-Awardees
along with me on this occasion. I sincerely dedicate this to my parents
and my Gurus, Sri. G. Swaminathan ( My Father) and Sri.
G.Krishalnamoorthy Sarma. I humbly submit that this has become possible
with the support of all our team members " - S.Kumar
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1 Jul 2023, 8-9pm
"Harischandra" - Part 2 on YouTube for the first time.
Episode 1 & Edited Version
youtu.be/ruCYFBJfn_o
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18 May 2023 to 26 May 2023
83rd Year of Melattur Bhagavata Mela Nataka Mahotsav
The Famed ''Prahlada Charitam'' was performed on 19 May 2023 after the ''Inaugural Event''
View Schedule
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25 Mar 2023, 4 - 6.30pm, San Diego
‘Natya Samarpan’ by Natesha School featuring solo performances by senior
students of Suman Nayak, Anjali Koganti and Sahana Balu, accompanied by
a live ensemble - a fundraiser in support of Bhagavata Mela
Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur (Kalaimamani S. Kumar's troupe),
facilitated by Project Lion Heart, a 501(c)(3) organization based in San
Diego.
We sincerely thank Sri Kalaimamani Kumar, Sri Nagai P Sriram, the
Koganti family and Balu family for their wholehearted support. Free
Admission. Donations appreciated.
Music Ensemble: Nagai P. Sriram(Mridangam), Akshay Padmanabhan
(Vocal), Anantha Raman (Violin), Suman Nayak (Nattuvangam).
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13 Feb 2023, 6.30 pm
Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur took part in a
'Yakshagana Mahotsav', organised by Viswanatha Sahitya Academy, Guntur,
AP between 13/02/23 to 15/02/23 at Annamayya Kalavedhika, Guntur.
Bhagavata Mela presented a Natakam '' Sree Krishna Jananam - Kamsa
Vadham'' on 13/02/23. Live on Youtube at 6.30 pm ( IST) on 13/02/2023.
After the presentation of the Natakam, senior Artist & the leader of
the Troupe, 'Kalaimamani' S.Kumar was felicitated with the prestigious
''VIDYASUNDARI'' BENGALURU NAGARATNAMMA SMARAKA AWARD.
View press clippings
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22 Jan 2023, 7.30 pm to 8.10 pm ( IST)
Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur presented ''Seetha Kalyana Vaibhogam'' from Natya Natakam - ''Seetha Parinayam'' (Composed by Melattur Sri.Venkatarama Sastry) at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - Yakshagana Mahotsav.
Events 2022
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18 Sep 2022, 7.00 pm to 7.55 pm IST
An exclusive "Prahladan / Master. Sudarsan's Special" from
the recently concluded ''Prahlada Charitam'' of the 82nd Year of
Bhagavata Mela Nataka Mahotsav - 2022 on Melattur Bhagavata Mela's
Official YouTube Channel
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19 - 27 May 2022
"82nd Year of Melattur Bhagavata Mela Nataka Mahotsav'', as part of ''Sri Narasimha Jayanti Vasantotsav''
Schedule
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Melattur Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam presented 'SATI SAVITHRI' (edited version)
composed by Melattur Sri.Venkatarama Sastry on February 27, 2022 from 7pm to 8.10pm.
YouTube Link
Events - 2021
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"Vijayadashami Special"
Melattur Bhagavata Mela presented "Male Artists Portray Female Characters" in Bhagavata Mela Dance Dramas.
Date: 15/10/21
Time: 6.00 to 6.40 pm
YouTube Link
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Artists, Musicians & Members of
Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur
paid Respect & Tribute to My Brother, Guru & the Great Legend of Bhagavata Mela, ''Bharatam'' Sri.S.Natarajan
on the 1st Commemoration Day on YouTube
Date: 05/10/2021 - Tuesday
Time: 7.00 pm to 8.40 pm
YouTube link
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Sri Krishna Jayanthi Special - Melattur Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam presented
SRI KRISHNA JANANAM - KAMSA VADHAM on August 30, 2021 from 7pm to 8.10pm
YouTube Link
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Glimpses of ''Harischandra Natakamu'' - Part 1
Date: 11.07.2021 ; Time: 7.00 PM to 8.30 PM
Live YouTube Link
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SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA JAYANTI SPECIAL
Bhagavata Mela Natya Nataka Sangam, Melattur presented
With ''Kalaimamani'' S.Kumar & his Team of Musicians & Artists
Glimpses of 'PRAHLADA CHARITAM'
Date: 25.05.2021
Time: 7.00 PM to 8.45 PM
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