SALANGAI POOJA BOOK

தஞ்சை கமலா இந்திரா ைிறப்பு வருசகயாளர்/
நடனப் பள்ளி ஆைிரியர் GUEST OF HONOR :

நட்டுவாங்க திலகம் குமாரி ரம்யா ஹிரியண்சணயா
திருமதி இந்திரா மாணிக்கம்
MS RAMYA HIRIYANNAIAH
MADAM INDIRA MANIKAM DIRECTOR NSCBICC
PRINCIPLE OF TANJAI KAMALA INDRA KUALA LUMPUR

DANCE SCHOOL

திகதி / DATE : 29 மம 2022 மநரம்/ TIME : 6.01pm
இடம் / VENUE : கலா மண்டபம் / KALAMANDAPAM

Thuthi Paadal Gangai Nadhipurathu

Ragam: Desh Thalam: Adhi

Dhanyasri , Kaashini, Anoushka, Sharveetha,Veshanaa, Davisha, Bryssa

Pushpanjali & Allaripu Athuvum Solluval
Thalam: Adhi
Ragam: Nattai Thalam: Adhi Ragam: Sourasthram

Radha, Nalinee,Kaashini, Anoushka, Sharveetha,Veshanaa,

Daviesha, Bryssa,Dhanyasri,Nethra,Akshara

Jathiswaram Thillana

Ragam: Saveri Thalam: Roopakam Ragam: Hindolam Thalam: Adhi

Sharveetha,Veshanaa, Davisha, Dhanyasri, Akshara Nalinee,Kaashini, Anoushka, Bryssa,Nethra

Principal’s Speech - MADAM INDIRA MANIKAM Guest Speech- MS RAMYA HIRIYANNAIAH
PRINCIPLE OF TANJAI KAMALA INDRA DANCE SCHOOL DIRECTOR NSCBICC KL

Certificate Presentation

Shabdham Kurathi
Thalam: Misra Chapu
Ragam: Ragamalika Ragam: Themmangu Thalam: Adhi
Ratha
Ratha, Nalinee,Kaashini, Anoushka, Sharveetha,Veshanaa, Davisha

Bryssa,Dhanyasri,Nethra,Akshara

Nathar Mudi Mel Irukkum

Ragam: Punnagavarali Thalam: Adhi Thanksgiving speech by Mr. G Velan

Akshara & Nethra

Thorana Panthalile Mangalam

Ragam: Brindavana Saranga Thalam: Adhi Ragam: Madhyamavathi Thalam: Adhi

Nalinee Ratha, Nalinee,Kaashini, Anoushka, Sharveetha,Veshanaa, Davisha

Bryssa,Dhanyasri,Nethra,Akshara

நடனப் பள்ளி ஆைிரியர் உசர / PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Aum Namashivaya!

It gives me great pleasure to be penning this message after a long time. The effort of Covid-19 and a
lockdown has had severe effects on the performing arts industry. However, we have put all these
obstacles behind us and brave the waters to put together this Salangai Poojai amidst the uncertain
times of today . The divine dance of Nataraja must go on and I would like to congratulate this batch
of students who have made it to their Salangai Poojai this year .
For more than 56 years , I have trained thousands of dancers and produced them on stage for this
primary graduation ceremony . It is not an easy task and requires a lot of patience , dedication,
effort and most importantly the undying love and passion for teaching . This group, like the others
have made me proud and I hope to see all of them progress further in this divine art of
Barathanatyam after their Salangai Poojai .
I am also very glad and proud to conduct the Salangai Poojai for the first time for a 70 year old
dancer and also a mother with 3 kids.
I thank the parents of these students who have tirelessly worked together to arrange this Salangai
Poojai. They are very cooperative with the school and have gone the extra mile to ensure
everything goes smoothly. May the Cosmic Lord of Dance , Shri Nadarajah shower his blessings on
all of you .
Service to Art,
Nattuva Thilagam Shrimathi Indira Manikam
Principal
Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Barathanatya Vidyalaya
Founder
Malaysia Barathanatya Dance Association

I would like to congratulate the students o our great “Nattuva Thilagam”

Mrs. Indira Manikam \on the completion of their primary graduation in Barathanatyam or
known as Salangao Poojai. Barathanatyam is a classical dance form originated from Baratha Naadu ,
that has links with the divine . Shiva the cosmic creator presents as the majestic Nadarajah or
Lord of Dance , performing the “Thandavam”.

Learning this art form develops a child physically , spiritually and aesthetically .
Barathanatyam is part of our aesthetics culture and forms our traditional identity . At this junture ,
I would like to express my best wishes to the Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School and its
principal for having relentlessly and continuously propagated this art form in Malaysia for more than
half a century .

Last but not least, I congratulate the parents of these children who have put in so much
effort to prepare for this grand event. I wish them a great success in this ,and all their future endeavours.
Vanakam .

Thank You
Ms. Ramya Hiriyannaiah
Director NSCBICC, KL

She is the Inspiration.

She is the Strength.
She is Everything.
'A Mother is someone who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else
can take.'As the eldest in her family, S. Ratha is born to Mr. Sivalingam & Mdm. Joyce
Santhamani. She took full responsibility for her five siblings, with so many challenges
plus sacrifices. Married to Mr. Munusamy in 1978, she watched over here daughter, son &
family endearingly throughout the years. S. Ratha's dream & love has been always
dancing and performing the Indian Classical Bharathanaatiyam.
Despite the long wait to achieve this, with uncountable obstacles and setbacks, she has
finally made it. Coming of age at 70, she achieves her Dream. This Is It. I welcome you, my
dear Amma.
Her proud moment, my Proudest Moment ❤️.

NALINEE RAJ NARAYANASAMY

A great admiration that she had given to a divine art and also offered herself with great
honour to be on stage to perform tonight. Nalinee Raj born on 16th May, to late
Mr Narayanasamy chettiar and Mrs Annakelay . Mrs Annakelay is here to witness a glorious
performance, by her third beautiful child who showed so much love to fine arts from a
tender age of 8 years. Due to much challenges when being a child then she was not able to
pursue and reign the merits of fine arts. Graduated in Cosmetology and Aethetics she
developed a sound academic background in medicine and beauty.
This inspired her back into action 5 years ago in 2018 under the tutelage of
great Guru Natvvu Thilagam Sri Mathi Indira Manikam at Tanjai Kamala Indira dance
school. A profound dance teacher who had given her the guidance into embracing this
divine fine art in various ways.
Most importantly she would like to take this opportunity to thank her love of her life and pillar of strength , her husband Mr
Solomon Raj ,who gave his all to see her where she is today. Being a great support and encouragement in all her
endeavours.Last but not least her dearest Friends who are family to her, who have seen her thrive and grow.

GIVING HER THE VIBES SHE NEEDED MOST IN DELIVERING A POSITIVE GROWTH

ANOUSHKA RAJ SOLOMON

Anoushka Raj is the eldest daughter of Mr.&Ms. Solomon Lourdesraj. 13 years old, who is
fondly known as Anoushka, to her fellowship. Anoushka stepped into Bharthanatyam at 9
years old and begun her first step in Bharthantyam under the guidance of Mrs. Suhashini,
and later was continued under the guidance of Guru Natvvu Thailgam Sri Mathi Indira
Manikam, at Tanjai Kamala Indira dance school. Anoushka raj currently pursuing her
education at, Stella Maris International School, Kuala Lumpur, year 8.

Anoushka was a great chess player with great skill; Anoushka won many achievements
in playing chess at, KL Chess Academy, for her active participation in year 2018 till 2022.
In Anoushka leisure time, Anoushka engages herself in singing, sketching and writing mysterious and
suspense stories.Anoushka’s ambition is to become a Film Director.
Anoushka’s life motto is ‘’ forget your troubles and start dancing’’

Kaashini,aged 12 is daughter of Mr & Mrs Jayakumar Manjulaah. She grew up with the love and
support showered by her family members, Nirmala Amma and her Aatha Mariyamma.

Kaashini began her journey in Bharatanatyam at the age of 6 at the Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance
School. With the guidance of Natva Thilagam Shrimathi Indira Manikam,she managed to master
her Bharatanatyam skills.
Kaashini got inspired from her cousin sister, Raajes who excelled very well in Bharaatnatyam.
She also got motivated from the movie BHARATNATYAM as well as the beauty of arts and culture.
Currently, Kaashini is pursing her primary education at SJKT Ladang Edinburgh,Kuala Lumpur.
She is multitalented with excellent achievements in academic and sports.Kaashini is the Head
Prefect of the school for the year 2022.
In addition to that, she also represented her school, state and Malaysia in various
competitions.Kaashini showed her interest in chess when she started to play with her brother
Suriya Varman and sister Tarani. Kaashini who is known as the Best Chess Player in his school.
Besides that, she has won numerous trophies and received certificates for participating in chess
competitions at various levels.

Kaashini also took part in the Tamil Public Speaking Competition at State level. She also took part in SASMO, ASMO ,KOOBITS,
AMO,KANGROO MATHS to be skillful in Mathematics. During her leisure time, Kaashini engages herself in artistic activities such
as drawing and learning sangeetham. She firmly believes that self-believe and hard work is the key to success. All these
enables her to be a more knowledgeable person. May she be blessed with more success and achievements .

SHARVETHAA MAHENTHERAN

Sharvethaaa Mahentheran is the eldest daughter of Mr. Mrs. Mahentheran
Bhuvaneswari. She has younger brother Thulashitarann and Vaitheeswarann. She is 12
years old who foundly known as Sharvethaa to her fellowship.
Sharvethaa began her 1st step in Bharatnatyam age 6 years under guru Natuva Thilagam
SriMathi Indira Manikam at Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School.
Sharvethaa gaited her interest in Bharatnatyam by getting inspired from movie
Bharatnatyam performances and also the beautiful art culture of Bharatnatyam.
Sharvethaa presently is pursing her education at SK.ST.MARY Selayang Kuala Lumpur. She
actively takes part in school co-curriculum such as sport club and scout society. Her
desire and determination to achieve success by becoming a teacher.
In her leisure time, Sharvethaa engages herself in artistic activities, such as drawing and painting.
SHE BELIEVES THAT EVERY HARD WORK WHICH IS LEADING HER STEPS TO SUCCESS OF LIFE.

VESHANAA SIVA

Veshanaa, the only princess of Mr. Siva Perumal and Miss Hema Appanna, was born on
27th October 2010. She is the eldest child among 2 siblings. At the age 5, she enrolled to
the distinguished Bharatanatyam institute well known as Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance
School. From a person who creates reasons for not attending her weekly classes, she
has progressed to achieve her Salangai Pooja grade.
The entire transformation took place due to constant encouragement from her teachers
and support from her friends. Now, she will always look forward for her next classes
and ensures punctuality.
She is twelve years old, currently pursuing her primary education and serving as an
EXCO in the Prefectorial Board. Her hobbies are art and craft and drawing. Her favourite
subjects are Mathematics and English.
She aspires to be an Interior Architect. She enjoys dancing with her friends and wishes to pursue further in
Bharatanatyam at Tanjai Kamala Indra Dance School.

BRYSSA RAJ SOLOMON

Bryssa raj is the second daughter of Mr.&Mrs. Solomon Lourdesraj. She’s
12 years old, who is fondly known as Bryssa to her fellowship. Bryssa stepped in
Bharthanatyam at the age of 8 and begun her first step in Bharthanatyam under the
guidance of Mrs.Suhashini, and later was continued under the guidance of Guru
Natvvu Thailgam Sri Mathi Indira Manikam, at Tanjai Kamala Indira dance school.
Bryssa raj currently pursuing her education at Stella Maris International School,
Kuala Lumpur, in year 7. Bryssa represents MSSKL for running, high jump and long
jump. Throughout her lower primary, she was a gold medalist for her sports and
record holder continuously. She also represents the school for chess competitions
and won many achivements.
Bryssa feels confident and proud when it comes to sports. In her leisure time, Bryssa engages herself in
drawing ,painting and practicing her sports activities. Bryssa’s ambition is to become a Criminal Lawyer
and she wish to do her best and serve the country for a better generation. Her life motto is ‘’BE YOU THE
WORLD WILL ADJUST”

Dhanyasri, aged 11 is the only daughter of Mr & Mrs Jeyesritharan

Balasaraswathy.Dhanyasri was able to mimic exact dance movements by watching TVs
shows since the age of 3. Acknowledging her talents, her mother at the age of
5 enrolled her at Tanjai Kamala Indra Dance school where she began her first step in

Barathanatiyam.
In her 6 years journey of Barathanatiyam under the guidance of Guru, Natvva Thilagam Sri
Mathi Indra Manikkam, Dhanyasri managed to stand out well in learning the proper
Natyashastra and Abhinaya Darpana with perfection.
Dhanyasri is presently pursuing her primary education in Sri Utama International school,
Kuala Lumpur. She is multi-talented and known for the continuous school topper record and
fondly known as Ms. Perfect by her schoolmates. She has completed Python programming
language certification and currently doing Game Graphics designing courses
In her Leisure time, Dhanyasri engages herself into practicing Chess for Indian junior level tournament, plays
Piano, Painting, Taekwondo and recently picked up Golf wanting to become a Golf Champion at National level. Her

ambition is to be Neurosurgeon.

On 23rd September 2011, a pearl was born . The pearl was the second daughter of her beloved parents,
Mr.Selvanathan and Mrs.Amutha Malar . That pearl turned into a beautiful princess. The pearl , astrogically
named Daveshiya Selvanathan. Daveshiya has shown an immerse interest in dancing from tender
age.
At the age of 6 , Daveshiya started her journey into Bharathanatyam at arrenowed institute . The
journey continyed under Guru Nsttuva Thilagam Sri Mathi Indira Manikan at Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance
School leading to her attainment for the prestigious Salangai Poojai.

Persuing her upper primary now, Daveshiya passionately aims to be a doctor While giving
importance to her studies, she divides her time for academic and various non academic
interests such as piano , painting and abacus . Besides her inclination towards the Indian culture,

she is very much in to singing pop musics and travel everywhere .
What better way to learn responsibility , to be graceful ,pious and disciplined than her time
devout to the art of Bharathanatyam. Daveshiya is now determined to complete her Arangetram. She hopes with

blessings of everyone , this would be achieved in no time.

NEHTRA RAJ SOLOMON

Nehtra raj is the third daughter of Mr.&Mrs. Solomon Lourdesraj. She’s 11 years
old, who is fondly known as Nehtra to her fellowship. Nehtra stepped in Bharthanatyam
at the age of 7 and begun her first step in Bharthanatyam under the guidance of
Mrs.Suhashini, and later was continued under the guidance of Guru Natvvu Thailgam Sri
Mathi Indira Manikam, at Tanjai Kamala Indira dance school. Nehtra raj currently
pursuing her education at, Stella Maris International School, Kuala Lumpur, in year 5.

Nehtra represents MSSKL for running and long jump. Throughout her lower primary she
has won many gold medals in sports and she is a record holder continuously. She also
represents the school for chess and won many achivements. Nehtra enjoys sports and
that makes her very happy. In her leisure time, Nehtra engages herself in drawing, practicing her sports
activities and baking. Nehtra’s ambition is to become a Police.

Her life motto is ‘’Dance is an expression’’.

Akshara G Velan is 11 years old and she is in Year 5 in Sekolah Kebangsaan

Convent 2 Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur. She like to dance and invent new things such as
homemade water filter, projector, solar powered toy car, etc. Akshara is a trained ballet
dancer besides being a Bharatanatyam dancer.

Akshara also a gymnast and was selected to be in the Kuala Lumpur gymnastics
training squad when she was 8 years old. She have an older sister named Shanjanaa G
Velan - 13 years old studying in Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Terengganu and a younger sister

named Shasthie G Velan - 9 years old studying in Sekolah Kebangsaan Convent 2 Bukit
Nanas, Kuala Lumpur.

Three of them have been learning Bharatanatyam at Tanjai Kamalaa Indira
Dance School since we were 5 years old. Akshara aspire to be a successful dancer and a
lawyer when she grow up. Akshara thank her parents Mr G Velan Genesan - Mrs Shamani
Yuvadas Gandhi for introducing her to dance and instilling the love for it.

The Tanjai Kamalaa Indira Dance School has been producing numerous dance dramas and thematic performances since its inception in 1966.
Established by two sisters, Kamala and Indira , this dance school is the oldest Indian Classical dance school in Malaysia. Propagating the ancient
and authentic Tanjavur style of Barathanatyam ,and known for its graceful movements and facial expressions, the school is also the pioneer in
classical dance drama prductions in the country. More than 200 students are currently oursuing their dance lessons in this school. To date, the
school has produced over 20 thematic prodcutions, 56 Arangetram, more than 1000 Salangai Pooja and numerous dance recitals. Graudates
from the school are now successfully conducting their own dance classes throughout Malaysia and abroad.

The Founder and Principal of the school, Mrs. Indira Manikam is one of the leading and well known dance personalities in the field of
Barathanatyam in Malaysia. Her awards include ‘Natya Kalai Arasi’, ‘ Nathuva
Thilagam’ , ‘Kalamamani’ , ‘Aadal Nangai’ , ‘Natya Kala Devi’ , ‘Natya Kala Raani’, ‘Gnaana Oli Thiruchudar’ , ‘Narthana Peroli’ ,’ Natya Nadaga
Thilagam ‘ and numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards. She is aslo the Founder and President of the Malaysia Barathanatya Dance Association .
Drop by our school to learn more about our dance and music courses as well as how you can be a part of o one of kind cultural experience !

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