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Smt. Nityashree Mahadevan performing at 'Music for a Cause' event in Hyderabad
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Bhavan's Hyderabad Kendra in association with Ragalaya under the banner of 'Joy of Giving week' organised an event titled 'Music for a Cause' at Bhavan's Rajaji 'Sabhagruha', Basheerbagh from October 2 to 6, 2013. Carnatic musical concerts were presented by Eminent Artists, who contributed their services 'free of charge'. Each day was focused on a particular cause to propagate awareness about various social issues.
The first day recital by Trichur Brothers was dedicated to the cause of Mental Health and to create awareness towards suicide prevention and alleviating depression. The Sponsors 'SEVA' organisation, explained their role of helping the needy with emotional support. On the following day, Sikkil Gurucharan performed Carnatic music combined with Instrumental music on Piano by Anil Srinivasan to spread the cause of thalassemia sponsored by 'Srividya' Centre. The third event on October 5 was sponsored by MOHAN (Multi organ Harvesting & Networking) Foundation, Hyderabad for the cause of Organ donation by presenting Telugu and Hindi Film songs.
A Carnatic vocal music concert was rendered on October 6, by Nityashree Mahadevan. Speaking on the occasion, Shri S. Gopalakrishnan, Vice-chairman, Bhavan's Hyderabad Kendra, said that "Music has therapeutic value and a capacity to develop cognitive skills. It is important to exploit the right side of brain for harmonious development of all faculties that lie dormant in children".
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