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What is Vijay’s role in Manirathnam’s film?

       

          

          Vijay is donning an important role in the new film to be directed by Manirathnam. The new film is being adapted from the famous classical novel Ponniyin Selvan written by Kalki. Vijay is donning the role of Vandiya Devan Vallavarayan. This character was adored by all the people who read this novel.

Vikram, Vishal and Telugu actor Mahesh Babu are also donning important roles in this film. Now Manirathnam is busy in selecting suitable heroines for these heroes. Manirathnam while speakingabout this said,” This film will be a different success. I am taking lots of efforts for this film. I am also selecting other actors and actresses who would suit the roles in the story. All the characters in this film have significance.”

     

Tansen Music Festival

Tansen Music Festival is organized every year in the city of Gwalior to honor the great classical musician, Tansen. Check out dates and venue for Tansen Sangeet Sammelan/Samaroh in Gwalior.

Tansen Music Festival
Start Date	3 December 2010
End Date	6 December 2010
Organized by	Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad.
Live Performances by	Indian Classical Musicians.
Venue	Tansen Tomb in Gwalior.
Location	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

This cultural festival is dedicated to the pillar of Indian classical music, the great Tansen. The place where this great musician lies buries, Tansen Tomb, in Gwalior is the venue of a music festival held annually in November - December. Gwalior is the place that has retained the rich classical music tradition and Tansen devotion to music laid to the foundation of what is known as the Gwalior gharana style with its unique dhrupad classical form. Khayal was also refined from the Gwalior gharana only.

Tansen Samaroh is noted for its unique compositions in Indian classical style and forceful performances. Organized by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad, the Tansen festival of music, the event is a unique four day show for the music lovers of the country to experience the superb melody rendered by the great exponents of Indian classical music. The most prestigious Tansen honour (samman) for the long time devotionand contribution to Hindustani classic music is also awarded on this occasion.

Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011 Schedule

Schedule of live performances in Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011. Cultural Events and dance shows in Dance Festival of Khajuraho, India.


Check out day by day events in the coming Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011 starting from February. Live performances include Odissi and Bharatnatyam by famous Indian classical dancers.

Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011
February 2011
Gajendra Panda	Odissi Group
Malvika Mitra	Kathak Solo
February 2011
Geeta Chandran	Bharatnatyam Solo
Darshana Jhaveri	Manipuri Group
February 2011
Vijaylaxmi Shivaji	Mohiniattam Solo
Vasanti Vaishnav	Kathak Solo
February 2011
Group Dance Performance	Manipuri Pungcholam-Joy Singh-Group Satriya-K.D. Goswami-Group Purulia Chhau-Chinidas Mohato-Group
March 2011
Maneesha Sathe	Kathak Solo
C.V. Chandrashekhar	Bharatnatyam Solo
March 2011
Kalamandalam N.R. Gramprakash	Kathkali Group
Kiran Sehgal	Odissi Group
Ishira & Moulik Shah	Kathak Duet
March 2011
Vaijayanti Kashi	Kuchipudi Solo
Rajendra Gangani	Kathak Group

Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011

Khajuraho Festival of Dances is organized by Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad every year. Check out Dates for Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011

Khajuraho Dance Festival 2011
Start Date	25 February 2011
End Date	02 March 2011
Organized by	Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad.
Live Performances by	Indian Classical Dancers from all over India.
Venue	Chitragupta Temple and Vishwanatha Temple, Khajuraho.
Location	Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho Festival of Dances - The famous temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh are famous for its archaeological excellence. The temples were built during the Chandela Dynasty between 250 and 1050 AD. The Temples of Khajuraho strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. In the year 1986, UNESCO designated this group of temples as a world heritage site. Khajuraho Temples are very famous among tourist coming to India on cultural Tours. Every year in the month of February - March, Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized by the Kala Parishad under the Madhya Pradesh government. Famous Classical Dancers from all over India performs during this Dance festival at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The aim of organizing this event is to promote cultural heritage and traditional dances of India.

Dancers from abroad also perform during this week long festival in Madhya Pardesh. Live performances of classical dances like Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri and Mohniattam are the major attractions of these dance festival. The Khajuraho Dance Festival is internationally recognized by international dancers and academies. A large number of foreign tourists come to India for a culturally enriched show of classical dances like Khajuraho Festival of Dances.

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Muslim Festivals 2011

Muslims Festivals in India are celebrated all throughout the year based on Islamic Calendar. Know more on famous Muslims/Islam Festivals in India for year 2011

Muslim Festivals Calender - Muslims forms an important part of India's unique culture and tradition. Muslims in India follow and celebrate all famous Muslim holidays that are celebrated in different parts of the world. These Muslim Holidays in India are based on Islam Calendar and there dates keep on changing every year. Some of these festivals are marked by death anniversaries and birth of prominent Muslims like Prophet Muhammad.

The famous Muslim festivals that are celebrated in India are Ramzan (Ramadan), Muharram, Id-e-Milad and Bakr-id. Prayers are offered in the mosques and sweets are distributed among friends and relatives. Ramzan is the most important Muslim festival in India celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and fun. This festival starts with fasting for 40 days. Muslims areas in India becomes lively and bright towards the night as compared to day time. Eid prayers are offered for 4 to 5 times in a day. Almost all the institutions, colleges and universities including government offices in India remains closed on this Muslim Holidays. Ramzan is the most important of these holidays in India. India is the second most populous Muslim country in Asia.

Muslims Festivals Calendar 2011
February 2011	15	Tuesday	Milad un Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet), Sunni
February 2011	20	Sunday	Milad un Nabi, Shia
August 2011	01	Monday	Ramadan Begins
August 2011	30	Tuesday	Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramadan Ends
November 2011	06	Sunday	Eid-Ul-Adha
November 2011	26	Saturday	Al-Hijira/ Muharram begins
December 2011	05	Monday	Ashura

Sikh Festivals 2011

Sikh Festival Calender 2011 features Sikh/Punjabi Holidays for the year 2011 with there Dates. Check out Dates for Punjabi Festivals in 2011.




Sikh Festivals in India - Sikhism is one of the important religions in India and there are many festivals celebrated by Sikh/Punjabi community. Most of the Sikh festivals are events to commensurate the birth and teachings of 10 gurus of Sikhs and their teachings. The birthdays of all Gurus especially the first and last Sikh Guru is celebrated on a grand level. The other festivals that hold significant importance in Sikh festival calendar are Baisakhi, Hola Mohalla and Diwali. Know more on famous Sikh holidays and festivals celebrated by Sikhs and Punjabis all over India and worldwide.


Also check out 12 Months of a Sikh Calender

Sikh Festival Calender 2011
Sikh Holiday Dates in 2011
January 2011	05	Wednesday	Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh
	13	Thursday	Lohri
	31	Monday	Birthday of Guru Har Rai (Nanakshahi calendar)
March 2011	20	Sunday	Hola Mohalla
April 2011	14	Thursday	Baisakhi (Khalsa)
	18	Monday	Birthday of Guru Angad Dev (Nanakshahi calendar)
	18	Monday	Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Nanakshahi calendar)
May 2011	02	Monday	Birthday of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi calendar)
	23	Monday	Birthday of Guru Amar Das (Nanakshahi calendar)
June 2011	16	Thursday	Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi calendar)
July 2011	05	Tuesday	Birthday of Guru Hargobind (Nanakshahi calendar)
	23	Saturday	Birthday of Guru Har Krishen (Nanakshahi calendar)
October 2011	09	Sunday	Birthday of Guru Ram Das (Nanakshahi calendar)
	26	Wednesday	Diwali
November 2011	10	Thursday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
	24	Thursday	Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur (Nanakshahi calendar)

Hindu Festivals 2011

The religion of Hinduism is all about fasts, feasts and festivals. Celebrate Hindu Festivals in 2011 with our Hindu Festival Calendar







Hindu Festivals Calender - There are many Hindu festivals celebrated throughout the country with equal passion and devotion. The Hindu festivals in India involve lots of customs and rituals. There is a distinctive festival for every event of one's life and for season. Some of the Hindu festivals are region and community specific depending on the importance a certain God enjoys like Onam is celebrated only by Keralites. There are many Hindu festivals like Deepawali to Holi, Raksha Bandhan to Lohri, all full of color, fun and a deep religious importance.



Hindu Religious Celebrations in 2011

Hindu Holidays Calender 2011
January 2011	13	Thursday	Lohri
	14	Friday	Makar Sankranti
	14	Friday	Pongal
February 2011	02	Wednesday	Mauni Amavasya
	08	Tuesday	Vasant Panchami
March 2011	03	Thursday	Mahashivratri
	20	Sunday	Holi
	20	Sunday	Hola Mohalla
April 2011	04	Monday	Bikrami Samvat (Hindu New Year)
	12	Tuesday	Ram Navmi
	14	Thursday	Baisakhi
	18	Monday	Hanuman Jayanti
	23	Saturday	Akshaya Tritiya/ Akha Teej
June 2011	21	Tuesday	Ganga Dussehra
July 2011	03	Sunday	Rath Yatra
	15	Friday	Guru Poornima
August 2011	04	Thursday	Naag Panchami
	13	Saturday	Rakhi / Raksha Bandhan
	22	Monday	Krishna Janmashtami
September 2011	01	Thursday	Onam
	01	Thursday	Ganesh Chaturathi
	28	Wednesday	Navratras begin
October 2011	06	Thursday	Dussehra
	16	Sunday	Karva Chauth
	24	Monday	Dhan Teras
	26	Wednesday	Diwali
	27	Thursday	Govardhan Puja
	28	Friday	Bhai Duj

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Indian Festival Calendar 2011

Given below is a complete calendar of Indian festivals in 2011. The festival calendar also provides information on Indian festival dates in 2011.


Indian Festivals in 2011 - India, the land of rich culture and history, has plentiful of festivals celebrated with lots of joy, gaiety, rituals and zest. Every region and religion of India has its own set of festivals meant to remember and commensurate the birthdays and great deeds of deities, heroes and saints. Diwali, Independence Day and Eid-ul-fitr are some of the major festivals in India.

Indian Festivals Calendar 2011
January 2011
01	Saturday	New Year
05	Wednesday	Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
13	Thursday	Lohri
14	Friday	Makar Sankranti
14	Friday	Pongal
26	Wednesday	Republic Day
February 2011
02	Wednesday	Mauni Amavasya
03	Thursday	Chinese New Year
08	Tuesday	Vasant Panchami
14	Monday	Valentines Day
15	Tuesday	Milad un Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet), Sunni
20	Sunday	Milad un Nabi, Shia
March 2011
03	Thursday	Mahashivratri
20	Sunday	Holi
20	Sunday	Hola Mohalla
21	Monday	Navroz
28	Monday	Khordad Sal (Birth of Prophet Zaranhushtra in Fasli Calendar)
April 2011
03	Sunday	Mothering Sunday (UK)s
04	Monday	Gudi Padva
04	Monday	Bikrami Samvat (Hindu New Year)
12	Tuesday	Ram Navmi
14	Thursday	Baisakhi
17	Sunday	Mahavir Jayanti
17	Sunday	Palm Sunday (Western)
17	Sunday	Palm Sunday (Orthodox)
18	Monday	Hanuman Jayanti
19	Tuesday	Passover (Till 25th April)
22	Friday	Good Friday
24	Sunday	Easter
May 2011
08	Sunday	Mother's Day
17	Tuesday	Buddha Jayanti / Buddha Purnima
June 2011
16	Thursday	Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev (Nanakshahi Calendar)
19	Sunday	Father's Day
21		Ganga Dussehra
July 2011
03	Sunday	Rath Yatra
15	Friday	Guru Poornima
20	Wednesday	Jamshedi Noruz (Zoroastrian New Year in Qadimi Calendar)
August 2011
01	Monday	Ramadan Begins
04	Thursday	Naag Panchami
07	Sunday	Friendship Day
13	Saturday	Rakhi /Raksha Bandhan
15	Monday	Independence Day
22	Monday	Krishna Janmashtami
30	Tuesday	Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramadan Ends
September 2011
01	Thursday	Ganesh Chaturathi
01	Thursday	Onam
05	Monday	Teachers Day
28	Wednesday	Navaratra Begins
October 2011
02	Sunday	Gandhi Jayanti
06	Thursday	Dussehra
16	Sunday	Karva Chauth
24	Monday	Dhan Teras
26	Wednesday	Diwali
27	Thursday	Govardhan Puja
28	Friday	Bhai Duj
31	Monday	Halloween
November 2011
06	Sunday	Eid-Ul-Adha
10	Thursday	Guru Nanak Jayanti
14	Monday	Children's Day
24	Thursday	Thanksgiving Day
26	Saturday	Al-Hijira, Muharram Begins
December 2011
20	Tuesday	Hanukkah
25	Sunday	Christmas

Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2011

Nehru Trophy Boat Race is organized annually in the first week of August near the Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha (Kerala). Check outDates for Nehru Trophy Boat Race 2011.

Nehru Trophy Boat Race Alappuzha 2011
Start Date	Aug-2011
End Date	Aug-2011
Venue	Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha, Kerala
Location	Alappuzha/Alleppey in Kerala.
Country	India

Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Alappuzha- The Nehru Boat Race is Kerala's most looked forward to sporting event, and attended by participants and tourists from across the state's borders. Held at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on the second Saturday of August every year, the event took shape after such an affair was organised in honour of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his visit to Kerala in 1952. Prime Minister Nehru enjoyed the thrill of being part of the snake-boat race, and announced a rolling trophy to the winner.

The snake boat or 'chundan vallam' ploughs through the lake's waters, gaily decorated with flags and silk parasols. Traditionally, these snake boats were used in battle and measure between 60 to 65 metres. The snake-shaped boat has the capacity to carry more than a hundred passengers.

During the race, each snake boat has 95 oarsmen, five 'amarakkar' or controllers, and ten 'nilakkar' or cheerleaders. Vanchipattu, or songs with very catchy beats are sung by about ten singers on board, keep the boatmen's spirits high. These beats have devotional and mythological themes.

Apart from the snake boats, other country boats like the Iruttukuthy, Vaipu and Churulan also participate in the race. The Iruttukuthy boat is designed primarily for night transportation and speed. The Vaipu was designed as a service boat for other boats at war, with one end higher than the other, and a capacity of 40-45 persons only. The Churulan has a similar capacity, but stands out because of its circular shape.

The 4850 ft long Boat Race invites participation from women and children in equal measure. Preparations for the event start months in advance, commencing with lubrication of the vessel with sardine oil. Practice sessions for the participants begin months ahead, who also undertake certain vows before taking over the oars.

Festivals in Madhya Pradesh

The state of Madhya Pradesh celebrates some of the famous fairs and festivals in India. Check out cultural celebrations and festivals in state of Madhya Pradesh.

Fairs and Festivals in Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh is home to some of the most beautiful fairs and festivals in central India. Here are religious festivals having mythological origins, those that mark the seasons, others commemorate a local deity or a hero. The festivals celebrated in the state makes an effort to bring out the local tribal art and culture in the national market. These festivals showcase the heritage and culture of the region. Some of the largest and most popular festivals in Madhya Pradesh are briefed here:

Lokrang Festival - The five day long festival of Lokrang in Bhopal begins every year on 26th January (the republic day). It is a cultural exposition organised by Madhya Pradesh Adivasi Lok Kala Academy. The main features of the Lokrang are folk and tibal dances, classical dances, performing art form, exhibition and presentation of art and craft and cultural presentations from abroad also are a big draw.

Khajuraho Dance Festival - The famous temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh are famous for its archaeological excellence. The temples were built during the Chandela Dynasty between 250 and 1050 AD.

Tansen Sangeet Samaroh - This cultural festival is dedicated to the pillar of Indian classical music, the great Tansen. The place where this great musician lies buries, Tansen Tomb, in Gwalior is the venue of a music festival held annually in November - December.

Festivals in Madhya Pradesh 2010
Festival / Event in Madhya Pradesh	Location / Place	Details
Festival of Dances	Khajuraho	Indian Classical Dance Performance
Akhil Bharatiya Kalidas Samaroh	Ujjain	Literary Presentations along with dramas and Indian Classical Dance programmes.
Tansen Sangeet Samaroh	Gwalior	Indian Classical Vocal and Musical performances.
Dhrupad Samaroh	Bhopal	Vocal perfromaces of Dhrupad style of Indian Classical Music.
Allauddin Khan Sangeet Samaroh	Maihar, Satna	Indian Classical Music.
Ameer Khan Festival	Indore	Indian Classical performances.
Rashtriya Hindi Natya Samaroh	Bhopal	Hind's Best Drama's performances.
Pachmarhi Utsav	Pachmarhi	Indian Folk Art's performances.
Mandu Utsav	Mandu
Orchha Utsav	Orchha
Keshav Jayanti Samaroh	Orchha	Literary Presenatation.
Alauddin Khan Vyakhyanmala	Bhopal	Lectures based on Classical Music.
Muktibodh Samaroh	Bhind	Literary Programmes.
Bhavbhuti Samaroh	Gwalior	Sanskrit's Literary Programmes.
Malwa Utsav	Ujjain & Indore	Folk Arts and Indian Classical Music.
Makhanlal Chaturvedi Samaroh	Jabalpur	Literary Programmes.
Rashtriya Ramleela Mela	Different Parts of MP	Country's Best Ramleela Mandlis Performance.
Pt. Balkrishna Sharma "Naveen" Samaroh		Hindi Literary Programmes.
Rajshekhar Samaroh		Sanskrit Literary Programmes.
Lokrang Samaroh	Bhopal	Indian Folk Art's Presentation and performance.
Pt. Kumar Gandharva Samaroh	Dhar	Sanskrit Literary Programmes.
Padmakar Samaroh		Hindi Literary Programmes.
Bhoj Samaroh	Dhar	Sanskrit Literary Programmes.
Shankari Samaroh	Throughout Madhya Pradesh	Sanskrit Literary Programs
Kabir Samaroh	All over Madhya Pradesh	Folk Arts, Music, Dances and Literary Programmes.
Rashtriya Alankaran Samaroh	Bhopal	Distribution of Cultural Awards
Jagar Samaroh		Indian Classical and Folk Arts Display.
Krishna Rao Samaroh	Gwalior	Indian Classical Music.
Pandit Samaroh		Performances.
M.P. Sangeet Samaroh	Throughout Madhya Pradesh	Nimar Utsav, Maheshwar Indian Folk and Classical Performances.
Bharat Bhawan	Bhopal	Various Folk arts exhibition and performances throughout the year.
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan Samaroh		Hindi Literary Programmes and performances.
Film Festival	Bhopal	Films from India and Abroad.
* This festival calendar has been taken from MP tourism board for tourist information.

Sindhu Darshan Festival 2011

Sindu Darshan Festival is held every year on the banks of River Sindhu in Leh, India. Get to know more on dates and venue for Sindu Darshan Festival 2011.

Sindhu Darshan Festival Dates 2011
Start Date	June - 2011
End Date	June - 2011
Live Performances by	Artists from different parts of India.
Venu	River Sindhu in Leh.
Location	Ladak, India.

Sindhu Darshan Festival 2011 - Sindu Darshan Festival is celebrated on the banks of river Sindhu in the month of June every year. The festival celebration goes on for three days in Ladakh. Sindu Darshan Festival is celebrated to show Indus River as an example of communal harmony and peace in India. The festival is one of the major events in Ladakh and invites a large number of tourists from different parts of the world. The festival is organized every year in the Leh. Sindhu Darshan festival was first organised in October 1997.

People from different places of the country participate in the annual Sindhu Darshan Festival. The festival is held on the banks of Indus River symbolizes unity in diversity in India. People from different religions and regions performs together thereby depicting multi-dimensional culture of India. Artists take part in various cultural programs held during the Sindhu Darshan Festival in Ladakh. On the first day of Sindhu Darshan Festival, a mega reception ceremony is organised by various Religious Association.