Dinakkondu haadu...

Painting and a song of Sri Rama

2011-03-08T05:37:00.000-08:00

This post is precious for me. I have been longing to post this. The busy schedule and my health kept me away from postings. But for sure I want to post as much as possible.

During my search for new dolls, suddenly a thought kept coming , to buy Sree Rama. I was searching for a perfect piece from many years. But somehow this was waiting for me I believe. One day I took an auto and was heading towards my home. I saw few vendors selling as usual plaster of paris dolls by the road side. He had lot of collection. Although I was attracted by it, I said I have enough collection for this year and went ahead. But I could not resist. As I headed further, I had to ask autowala to stop and walked back. Then to my surprise, I saw few Rajasthani dolls which were not usual. I bought them for a cheaper price. Then I asked for Sri Rama's set(deciding that which may not be available for sure). To my real surprise, he showed me this size and a bigger one. Sky was the limit to my happiness, as I got this 'perfect' piece for a very cheaper price.

I bought a plain white set,as I wanted to paint this. The purpose of this long story is certain things are just destined for you, but we need to have patience. I know you are drooling to see this (isn't it?)

A song on Sri Rama is posted too. Hope you like it.

Namonamoraaghavaaya

Happy Diwali

2010-11-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all very happy Deepawali. Thought of posting one of my diya collection. Let each and every home be blessed with light and peace.

Water paints of Indian women

2010-10-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

Back with a new post showing waterpaints . This has been there in my drafts for a long time. I was just waiting to post dasara related posts.
There are many more Indian women paints to be done. Glimpse of few of them.

Although I have tried oil paints , enjoy water paints. Enjoy feast of colors. I am sure to post many more with new songs.

Some other views of the painting

Kindly leave your comments after reading this post. Pleeeeeaase..:)

Dasara gombe/bommalu/golu 2010

2010-10-11T11:11:00.000-07:00

Yet again here I am with Dasara dolls for this year. The year was more fun. Although preparation for this year was very bad, I could manage to keep the dolls well in time.
I went to Bombe mane in Mysore and bought few dolls. The model of mysore and dasara procession has been showcased very beautifully.
Some of the dolls are hand made and most of them were purchased. Hopefully you will enjoy these photos.

The cricket stadium is the main attraction this time. Myself and my sister spent a day making this stadium. Hope you enjoy the photos.

Cricket Stadium

Left: Dasara Procession;; Right: Stages of Lord Krishna in Dwapara Yuga

Complete view of Dasara dolls

Top view of the Stadium

Top most step

Marriage, Reception and Ear piercing sets

cuties

Village scene

Lord Krishna, Saraswathi and Lakshmi

Shettamma and Shettappa


Village scene where Raama is taken by Guha safely in a boat

Have to mention that big Lord Krishna was given by my grandma to me. This is a piece which has been there from 70 years with them. I painted it and made new.Isn't it cute?

Let me know how it looks?!

Bahara... I hate LUV Stories

2010-09-30T13:29:00.000-07:00

You may be wondering why I am posting only my paints and other craft work. Thats why here I am with a new song..my favourite song.

I have recorded many songs but as mixing takes too much of time, I am lazy to post;) Ok, anyway today finally the song sung by Shreya Ghoshal is ready.

I could not anyway go near her sweet voice. This is my try to make justice to the song. Hope you like it.Listen to my song here

Bahaara

Eagerly waiting for your comments.

Warli painting and paper art

2010-09-29T08:01:00.000-07:00

Long waiting in my draft, here is my work on terracota pot. I had visited one store where there was warli painted pots. Inspired by them, got this terracota pot from pottery town. I have painted these warli figures with acrylic colors.

Painted another pot in blue which I gifted to my sister. Do let me know how this has come out. If you want to see any improvement, do let me know.

Apart from this I tried paper art. Inspired by tiny girl suits(which were got from a craft shop here), created this theme. I have created few more girl suits on my own which are hanging with cute little hangers. Aren't they cute.

Will be waiting for your comments.

Kabhi Shaam Dhale... 'Sur'

2010-08-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

I am back with a good post....guess...yes I am posting a new song today. Finally could record , mix and publish this post.
This post follows a promise of a song to many readers of my blog. I have been busy with work, music classes and other craft and paintings...

The song is a hit number from the movie 'Sur'. All the songs in this movie are great. Singer of this song is Mahalaxmi Iyer. I admire her voice and the sharpness in the voice.
I have come across people who have good voice, want to sing but hesitate and do not know how to practice. To all those, my suggestion is to keep singing in your full voice(without hesitation)at home. This opens up your voice and it sounds original :)(Do not over practice or over strain your voice)

Without much stories....here is the song.
Kabhi Shaam Dhale...(Download)
Would love to hear all your comments...pleeaase..

Hand painted diyas and small harvest of methi

2010-04-06T06:48:00.000-07:00

Here is my new painting venture into hand painted terracota diyas. These diyas I started collecting from last year.
I went to mysore in search of few dolls for dasara. I got to know that every year an exhibition of lights(deepa)happens around deepawali season. I went again to collect them at 'Deepa Soundarya'

The diya in the photo I got it from a street in Bangalore last year. They sell variety of diyas during deepawali(diwali) season. I got this cute sunflower shaped diya. I got it lighted few times. As it becomes black when lighted, it is better to keep them painted as collection pieces.

Meanwhile got a small harvest of fenugreek leaves(methi) from my kitchen garden. Isn't it cute?

I got this tiny little plant in the picture below from the bonsai shop. He is very kind hearted to gift these small little cuties with plants I buy. They are just thumb size pots. Keep an eye for more bonsai, art and singin on my blog ;-)

I am waiting to reveal my collection of diyas in coming posts. Keep watching!!

Dreamy bonsai and my colored madhubani

2010-03-27T05:29:00.000-07:00

Aaah....it makes me so happy to publish this post. I have been thinking of buying a bonsai tree and adding to my plants collection.

I happened to discover these plants at a place in Jayanagar when I went in search of a special grain. I perfectly got my terracota things with inhome pots and plants collection together! I was dreaming to get pots in small containers after I read few posts of Arch. The place is called 'Blooms Ivy'

You may be wondering why I am not posting any song! I have become so busy that I am not finding enough time to mix them. But will definitely post few new songs in my future posts.

Here is a peek into my bonsai collection.

After I got these two beautiful plants, I got this cutie little money plant as gift.

The lighting was so awesome that I took photo of my colored Madhubani with cute bonsais. It is such a fun right?!

I will be waiting to know what you think about my collection and post. :)

Here is Madhubani

2010-03-19T06:42:00.000-07:00

This is my new venture into Madhubani painting. Today I am posting the unpainted version of madhubani.

I got inspiration from my new pen which I got from Wynad. This is handcarved and it writes so smooth that Madhubani sketching was made for it.

Here is the full sketch of my first Madhubani design.
Will post the colored version in my next post.

Experiments with the brush

2010-03-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

After very busy and hectic schedules, thought let me atleast continue few posts on my blog.

All these days was busy in few programmes, practicing for them and running around to my music classes. So had too many projects running around.After many days of sketching and leaving the canvas empty without paint, thought will try a new art form, Warli painting.

Here is my work with water colors. Initially thought of completing the art with colour pencils. Later gave a finish with the brush, as they were water coloured pencils.

Though the post is off topic, will continue posting more art forms and songs ;)
Do leave your comments.

Navaraathri gombe/golu 2009

2009-10-04T07:49:00.000-07:00

For a change here I am with a glimpse of dolls of Navarathri at my home this time.

Visited 'Bombe Mane'-mysore. Loved dolls from there. Including the original Howda(Ambaari)version of Mysore dasara in my 'Dasara procession' theme.

Here are few photos of Dasara procession :)You can click on each photo to zoom it.

The other theme photos were like this ;)

Watch some other dolls and collections here

On popular demand including a photo of all the steps.

Have fun;) Do not forget to leave your comments;)

Raamanavami wishes

2009-04-03T00:25:00.000-07:00

After a very long pause, started blogging again on the auspicious day of 'Sri Raama Navami'.
Today being the birthday of Lord Sri Raama, Sri Raama Seva Mandali , Bangalore celebrates music festival for 40 days. The festival is really a feast for any music lovers. Here is the link for the list of programmes

I remember my childhood days when myself, my sister along with my father used to sit and sing all the songs of Sri Raama. My father used to teach us most of the 'Devara Naamaas' and especially on Saturdays , we all used to sing special songs on Lord Raama.
Today just cannot wait counting hours to attend concert at Fort High school, which has been a dream for many years now. I feel lucky to stay very nearby to the venue.:) Recently started learning few compositions of Bhadrachal Raamadaasu and Annamaachaarya.
Sure to publish these devotional numbers soon.

Happy Sri Raama Navami
Jai SriRam

Jaadu Hain Nashaa Hain...Jism

2008-12-04T18:24:00.001-08:00

Just happened to listen to this song recently, sung by Shreya Ghoshal.
I have watched Shreya Ghoshal competing in 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'. I think one in thousands really have the potential to make it big in music industry. Day by day I am becoming a fan of Shreya Ghoshal.
When I listen to some good numbers, my mind always concentrates on the tune of the song and forgets the lyrics!:(
I have always used my own lyrics in some places to complete the song. I remember my sister always correcting me on lyrics, teasing me.:)
While practicing the song... I forgot the lyrics so many times and had to record it many times:( But here is my try to remember the lyrics and this would be my next challenge!!Really enjoyed singing the song.

Would love to hear your comments:)

Movie: Jism
Music: M M Kreem
Orignially sung by : Shreya Ghoshal

Download my version of song from here
Jaadu ...(Download)

Saranam Bhava

2008-12-01T19:05:00.001-08:00

Today thought of posting a devotional song from the movie 'Sethu'. My days used to start with the song during my college days. I have always felt very happy to sing Ilayaraja songs.

The song is composed by Sri Narayana Theertha and musical maestro has given very beautiful 'Kalyani' raagam to the composition in the movie.

After my vacation for four days, here I am with my version of the song.

Do drop in your comments.

Movie: Sethu
Music: ILayaraja
Originally sung by: Sujaatha

Here is the download link
Saranambhava(Download)

Dheeme Dheeme ... Zubeidaa

2008-11-25T00:38:00.001-08:00

Here I am almost after a week.

I got my new microphone:) So here is yet another hindi song in the voice of Kavitha Krishnamurthy. The movie is directed by Shyam Benagal, starred by Karishma Kapoor, Rekha , Manoj Bajpai and others.

The song is one of the hits of ARR. Here is my version of it.
Do not forget to leave your feedback;)!

Movie: Zubeidaa
Music Director: A R Rahmaan
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Original Singer: Kavitha Krishnamurthy

Download and enjoy
Dheeme (Download)

Konjum MeinakkaLe

2008-11-17T20:28:00.001-08:00

Today's song is a Tamil number.

The song is from the movie 'Kandukondein Kandukondein'. The songs of the movie are really a singers' challenge.

So here is my attempt. Kindly leave your feedback.

Movie: Kandukondein Kandukondein
Music : A R Rahman
Originally Sung by: Saadhana Sargam

Here is the Downloadable link

Konjum ... (Download)

Aatmaatvam....Swarna Kamalam

2008-11-12T11:13:00.001-08:00

As my blog caption says...today I am here with a short song.

The piece is picked from the Telugu movie 'Swarna Kamalam' , one of the classics of director K.Vishwanath. The wonderful songs of the movie and the movie itself is overwhelming.

This piece is actually the lines of 'Shiva Manasa Pooja'(composed by Shankaracharya). I did a bit of research on the meaning of the lines.

Meaning:
You are my Self, Parvati is my intellect. My vital breaths are Your
attendants, My body is Your house, and all the pleasures enjoyed by
my senses are materials for Your puja. My sleep is Your state of
samaadhI. Wherever I walk, I am circumambulating You, Everything I
say is a hymn of praise to You, Everything I do is in devotion to
You oh Shambhu!

Will try posting other songs of the movie very soon!

Here it goes...

Movie: Swarna Kamalam
Music: Ilayaraja
Originally sung by: Janaki

Downloadable version here
Aatmatvam (Download)

Bahut Pyaar....Saajan

2008-11-10T22:42:00.001-08:00

Today's song would be a Hindi song.

The song was my hubby's(C's) choice. This is his one of the most favourite songs.
This is a song which is a hit from the movie, 'Saajan' starred by Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Salmaan Khaan.

One of the more popular singers of 90's, Anuraadha Paudwal has sung it very melodiously and elegantly.

It was kind of difficult to convince my hubby with the song! Ooooph...... finally he agreed after three takes:))

Do let me know if my rendition has made justice to the song!!!

Movie: Saajan
Music: Nadeem-Shravan
Orignally sung by: Anuradha Paudwal

If you want to listen.... click on the link below
Bahut Pyaar (Download)

Tunturu alli neera..

2008-11-08T01:47:00.001-08:00

I am yet again with a new Kannada song. I could not post a new song yesterday as I did not get right karaoke track.

Here is the song of the day - Tunturu...from the movie, Amruthavarshini. The song is popular number in Kannada film music. Of course, I must add that the song is beautifully rendered by Chitra. The one word would be - "Mindblowing".

I have lot of memories associated with the song. When I was college, this was the song I used to render in orchestra. It makes me happy to sing some of the songs sung by Chitra.

To add there are other songs in the movie which are equally good. Will try to post few of them in my future posts.

Please let me know how it sounded. DhanyavaadagaLu!

Movie: Amruthavarshini
Music: Deva
Originally sung by: Chitra

Download the song from the link below
Tunturu

Ninnindale Ninnindale....

2008-11-05T19:00:00.001-08:00

As promised, I am here again with one more song. Today I was all excited as I had launched my audio blog;) You might wonder why did I chose a song of a male singer! For me it does not matter if its male or female singer. What matters is the song!

I thought of recording my first song in Kannada, as I am Kannadiga. I am from the city of Palaces, Mysore. I feel proud to be Mysorean, as it is one of the places for lot of artists. The place is also hub for Carnatic musicians.

Whenever I sing this song, I am reminded of my 5 year old nephew - he is a prodigy. His sense for lyrics and swaras, makes me think that he was a great musician in his previous birth!! I get overwhelmed with tears when I listen to him singing.

Must add that it is my husbands'(C's) favourite too. Here it goes...

Movie: Milana
Music Director: Mano Murthy
Original Singer: Sonu Nigam

Here is the link to download this song :))

Ninnindale

Yaakundendu...

2008-11-05T01:19:00.001-08:00

I am starting the audio blog which I have longed for. I am starting the blog by dedicating a song to Goddess 'Saraswathi'-goddess of music. and so is my blog name 'Surasaayi'.

The blog is dedicated to my father, who is my source of inspiration. I have always wanted to fulfill his dreams!I will try to post a song a day(in Kannada - Dinakkondu Haadu...).Here is my first song. Look forward to your comments.

Here is the song download
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