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December
Tourism/Promotion Event by Air Asia
Date : December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
Time : 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organiser : AirAsia
In connection to the announcement of Free Visa to Indian Citizens visiting Malaysia, AirAsia launched the low rated flight ticket promotion to-and-fro Malaysia-India. The event was inaugurated by Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Subhashini Narayanan. In her remarks, she thanked AirAsia for arranging this promotional package, encouraging more Indian citizens and Malaysians to visit both countries, enhance the tourism sectors.
Bharatiyam @Sprouts Academy
Date : December 08, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 8.00 am – 10.00 am
Venue : Sprouts Academy Kuala Lumpur
Organiser : NSCBICC
NSCBICC held Bharatiyam – School Connect Programme at Sprouts Academy. First Secretary (Information, Political & Policy Planning) Ms. Beno N.L. Zephine addressed the students in an interactive audio visual presentation on Indian culture. Various facets of Indian culture- arts, music, dance, cuisine, costumes, Yoga, tourism were presented. Students enthusiastically participated in Indian culture Quiz Q&A. Books on Indian culture were also distributed to the winners.
8th Ayurveda Day Celebration
Date : December 06, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organiser : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission in collaboration with Malaysian Association for Indian Traditional Medicine (PEPTIM) celebrated the 8th Ayurveda Day with the theme ‘Ayurveda for One Health’. Guest of Honour, Dr. Goh Cheng Soon, Director of TCM Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia highlighted the close collaboration between India-Malaysia in traditional medicine systems.High Commissioner H.E B.N. Reddy emphasized on the relevance of traditional medicine systems and the various initiatives by Ministry of Ayush, Government of India in India and across the world. High Commissioner looked forward to early conclusion of renewed MoU between India and Malaysia in this area, deployment of Ayurveda and Siddha experts in Malaysia under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation – ITEC, higher utilization of Ayush scholarships by Malaysian students and more courses offered by Malaysian universities on traditional medicine systems.President of PEPTIM VaithiyarSivakkumaran highlighted PEPTIM’s activities and outreach across Malaysia to promote Indian traditional medicine systems.Vaidya C.D. Siby delivered an expert address on ‘Ayurveda and Terminal Illness’.Vaidya VidhyaaManogaran spoke about ‘Understanding Ayurveda and Cycle of Time’. Mission will continue to work together with PEPTIM and KKM on traditional systems of medicine taking forward the strong and growing G2G collaboration between India and Malaysia.
Bhakti – The Musical
Date : December 01, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Venue : Shantanand Auditorium, The Temple of Fine Arts
Organiser : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission held ‘Bhakti – The Musical’ cultural programme graced by the presence of RajkumarRanjan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (External Affairs& Education), YB Senator SaraswatyKandasamy, Deputy Minister (Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives) of Malaysia and Balvantsinh Rajput, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, State Government of Gujarat. Event was supported by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India’s Promotion of Cultural Ties with Diaspora (PCTD) programme.The Musical celebrated the theme of Bhakti/devotion in India spanning over 1500 years, featuring brilliant performances of Indian classical devotional music by Ms Vani Nethiar and Team and a rich display of puppetry by Ms Deepa Rajendra& Team in a unique story-like format. Artistes from India and Malaysia blended together harmoniously to mellifluous music – a testimony to India-Malaysia shared cultural heritage. Event was also graced by several distinguished leaders of Malaysian Indian community, cultural organizations and schools.
November
Reminiscing Rabindranath Tagore
Date : November 29, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time : 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Venue : Dewan Budaya, USM, Penang
Organiser : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission in partnership with Think City Penang and local Indian Diaspora Associations and schools in Penang organised ‘Reminiscing Rabindranath Tagore’ to commemorate Guru Rabindranath Tagore under the ‘Promotion of Cultural Ties with Diaspora’ scheme of the Ministry. The event was organised to situate the thoughts and ideals of Rabindranath Tagore in the contemporary world and also to popularise his noble ideas to wider audience in an effort to provide a continuum to his rich legacy in Malaysia.
His Excellency TYT TunDato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Bin Haji Abdul Razak, Yang di-PertuaNegeri of the State of Penang distributed participation certificates to all the school students. HE Mr. B.N. Reddy felicitated the Chief Guest and the sponsors/collaborators of the event.
As part of the event, His Excellency TunDato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Bin Haji Abdul Razak, Yang di-PertuaNegeri of the State of Penang inaugurated a photo exhibition which was organised in collaboration with Malaysian Bengalee Association and a book exhibition on the life on Rabindranath Tagore in collaboration with Indian Council For Cultural Relations and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur The event which was held as part of the George Town Literary Festival George Town Literary Festival, was attended by over 300 members. Participants were enthralled by the beautiful performances.
Dato’ Seri Anwar Fazal, Chairman of Think City Penang and Gandhi Peace Centre Penanfdelivere the keynote address. The event featured one act play titled ‘The Babus of Nayanjore’ by Mr. Himanshu Bhat of Cape Poetics and the play titled ‘Tagore: A Futuristic Vision’ by students of SJK(T) Azad, International School of Penang (Uplands) and PersatuanKebudayaandanKesenian Orang Asal Perak.
8th Ayurveda Day
Date : November 10, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organiser : NSCBICC
NSCBICC celebrated 8th Ayurveda Day, falling on the auspicious day of ‘Dhanwantari Jayanti-Dhanteras’. The theme for 8th Ayurveda Day: ‘Ayurveda for One Health’. Guests appreciated the special virtual address delivered by Prof.Dr.Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi.Deputy high commissioner Smt. Subhashini Narayanan spoke and highlighted the importance of Ayurveda. Books and exhibition on Ayurveda
Bharatiyam @My Harapan
Date : November 09, 2023 (Thursday)
Time : 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Venue : WismaMy Harapan
Organiser : NSCBICC
The third series of held Bharatiyam – School Connect Programme at Selangor and Federal Territory Association for Mentally Handicapped at Brickfields KL. Teachers of Indian culture – Shri Sandeep Wankhede (Yoga) and Shri Sreekumar Ramakrishnan ( Carnatic Music Vocal) addressed the students in an interactive audio visual presentation on Indian culture. Various facets of Indian culture – arts, music, dance, cuisine, costumes, Yoga, tourism were presented. Students enthusiastically participated in Indian culture Quiz Q&A. Prizes were also distributed to the winners.
Bharatiyam @Vikas International School
Date : November 07, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time : 8.00 am – 10.00 am
Venue : Vikas International School
Organiser : NSCBICC
The second session of Bharatiyam – School Connect Programme was conducted at Vikas International School, KL. First Secretary (Commerce & Education) Ms. C. Sushma addressed the students in an interactive audio visual presentation on Indian culture. Various facets of Indian culture – arts, music, dance, cuisine, costumes, Yoga, tourism were presented. Students enthusiastically participated in Indian culture Quiz Q&A.. Books on Indian culture were also distributed to the winners.
Bharatiyam @Valley International School
Date : November 06, 2023 (Monday)
Time : 8.00 am – 10.00 am
Venue : Valley International School
Organiser : NSCBICC
NSCBICC held Bharatiyam School Connect Fortnight Programme at Valley International School. First Secretary, Shri VikramVardhan addressed the students in an interactive audio visual presentation on Indian Culture.
Bharatiyam @GIIS
Date : November 03, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Venue : Global Indian International School Kuala Lumpur
Organiser : NSCBICC
NSCBICC held Bharatiyam, a programme for School Connect Fortnight Programme interactions seesion. Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Subhashini Narayanan addressed the GIIS students in an interactive audio visual presentation on Indian culture. Various facets of Indian culture – arts, music, dance, cuisine, costumes, Yoga, tourism was presented. Students enthusiastically participated in Indian culture Quiz Q&A. Books on Indian culture were also distributed to prize winners.
October 2023
Inauguration of 8th Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC)
Date : October 03, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time : 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
The inauguration of Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) for the 8th batch was successfully started. The course is planned for 12-weeks, where the participants are required to complete 36-hours of training with the NSCBICC Yoga Teacher. Upon completion of the training the participants are eligible to be a certified yoga teacher. The inauguration ceremony was started with lighting of the lamp and followed by peace prayer, welcoming address by NSCBICC Yoga Teacher and introduction session by all the participants.
Southeast Asia Self Realization Tour in conjunction with H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi‘s 100th Birthday Celebration
Date : October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : Sahaja Yoga Malaysia
The practitioners of Sahaja Yoga meditation and disciples of Shri Mataji Nirma Devi in Malaysia, organised a musical cum Self Realization event. This was part of the Southeast Asia Tour which was spearheaded by Malaysia. Other countries involved include Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore for the tour. The tour began on September 29, 2023 and will end on 6th November 06 2023.
The event commenced with the welcome speech by Ms Maheshwari A. Dorai Rajah, President of Sahaja Yoga Malaysia. She highlighted the aim of the event which was to create awareness of Sahaja Yoga meditation and more importantly to celebrate and pay homage to Our Revered Holy Mother Shri Mataji for her tireless efforts in doing humanitarian work across the globe from 5th May 1970 till Her passing on February 23, 2011. Shri Mataji was born on March 21, 1923 in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India. Smt. Amrita Dash, Counsellor of High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur officiated the event. She conveyed her gratitude and well wishes for organising events that promote Yoga which is in line with the mission’s focus on Yoga. Few cultural performances were lined up. Ms. Lata from India then opened the musical night with a beautiful Shri Ganesha Bhajan. This was followed by a graceful Kathak dance by Indian-born Aradhana Singh and Grace Sun from China.
The musicians presented awesome rendition of an array of bhajans and Qawallis from different languages namely Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Mandarin etc. Dr. Alke Sharma and her husband Anil Sharma from Germany who spoke and shared about how the awakening of Mother Kundalini can help overcome stress.
Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur Quiz for Children
Date : October 07, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur
Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur Quiz for Children was organised as part of promote and celebrating Hindi Diwas. This is an annual programme conducted by Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur to enhance the knowledge and understanding of India among children. Students and Hindi language enthusiasts actively participated in Hindi Diwas celebrations and answered questions on Hindi language. These programmes boosted the spirit of India among the kids and widen the acquaintance of India. Quiz was conducted by Quiz Master Sivashankar Krishnapillai, Human Resources Development Corporation (HRDCorp), an accredited Trainer with a graduate degree in Chemical Engineering. Students and Hindi language enthusiasts actively participated in Hindi Diwas celebrations and answered questions on Hindi language. India’s Chandrayaan-3 inspired and ignited young minds as questions on Chandrayaan-3 and India’s successful soft landing on the moon’s South Pole captivated quizzers. Deputy High Commissioner Ms Subhashini Narayanan participated and gave away prizes to winners of Hindi quiz and Space quiz. This programme encouraged more kids to enthusiastically research and advance their knowledge, skills and courage to participate in quizzes.
Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur Ladies Get-Together
Date : October 11, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time : 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer: Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur & Mission’s Spouses Club
Bharat Club had a superb Ladies’ Festival Get-Together along with Spouses of High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur. About 70 ladies participated in this event. The aim of this event is to celebrate and get connected by participating in various cultural activities such as group singing, group skits and Indian folk songs or dance. The event commenced with rangoli competition. The ladies were grouped into 8 teams and the winners were selected based on creativity and uniqueness. All the teams came up with fabulous and innovative music, dance and skit performances. This was followed by a few rounds of Garbha by all the ladies. Prizes to the winning teams and festival gifts to everyone. Smt. Lalitha Reddy, the Wife of High commissioner of India attended and officiated the event. Event concluded with serving lunch.
Angika Fine Arts’ Navaratri Festival 2023 “In Praise of Goddesses
Date : October 13, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
organizer : Angika Fine Arts
Angika Fine Arts under the artistic direction of Nrutya Charya Lawrence Sackris successfully organised its annual Navaratri Festival 2023, a spectacular event entitled “In Praise of Goddesses”. The festival was attended by over 150 people.
The festival’s guest of honour included Guru Srimati Gowri Poobalan from Laasya Arts Academy and Guru Srimati Dr. Indrani Sugumar from Indrani Dance Academy. Their presence added immense prestige and value to the event. The festival began with an opening speech by Master Lawrence, who expressed his gratitude to the audience and highlighted the importance of honouring the divine feminine through dance and art. Following the speech, the beginner group students presented a captivating performance, showcasing their dedication and progress under Master Lawrence’s guidance.
The intermediate group and senior group students then took the stage, mesmerising the audience with their skilful and graceful dance performances. The students’ hard work and commitment were evident in their flawless execution of various dance forms. A highlight of the evening was a solo dance performance by Master Lawrence himself, which showcased his exceptional talent and mastery of the art form. His performance left the audience in awe and served as an inspiration to aspiring dancers. The guest of honour speeches by Guru Srimati Gowri Poobalan and Guru Srimati Dr. Indrani Sugumar further enriched the event.Their thoughtful words of encouragement inspired the dancers as well as the audience. To commemorate the occasion, a group cake cutting ceremony was held, symbolizing unity and celebration. In addition to their onstage performances, the students of Angika Fine Arts also played an active role in the festival’s organisation. They took charge of decorating the hall, ushering guests, managing food orders, handling promotions, cleaning up after the event all showcasing their multifaceted talents and dedication.
The festival concluded on a high note, leaving everyone present with a sense of fulfilment and appreciation for the art form. Angika Fine Arts is grateful for the opportunity to showcase their talent and express their devotion towards goddesses through dance.
Malaysian Writers’ Roundtable Discussion
Date : October 14, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : Kavyan Writers Group
A gathering of Malaysian writers from various races (Malay, Indian, Chinese was organised by Kavyan Writers Group with the aim of bringing together Malaysian writers from various races who write in different languages, to discuss how to introduce Indian literature to the audience in Malaysia and to discuss how to introduce Malaysian literature to the audience in India. Some of the topics were discussed in this roundtable discussion were challenges faced by multiracial writers who write in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil, and Chinese, how Indian literature (classic and modern) influences Malaysian literature and writers. Also about initiatives by NSCBICC, ways to introduce Malaysian literature (in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil, Chinese) to the audience in India and other countries.
Yoga Session at Bengalee Cultural Festival 2023
Date: October 15, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Bengal House, Port Dickson
Chhau Dance Performance by Saraikela Chhau Dance Group
Date : October 23, 2023 (Monday)
Time : 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : Malaysia Odia Association
Malaysia Odia Association hosted Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) sponsored Chhau Dance Performance led by Padma Shri Guru Shashadhar Acharya from Saraikela Chhau Dance Group was successfully conducted. Deputy High Commissioner Smt. Subhashini Narayanan, Malaysia Odia Association’s President Mr. Ekambaram Mohapatra participated and felicitated the artistes. The mesmerizing performance was enjoyed by a packed house. This programme was organised on the same day on Navratri Festival especially Saraswathi Puja Day. The troupe also earlier performed at the Living Arts Cultural Festival, Kuala Lumpur 2023 upon the invitation from Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia at various locations. They also performed in front of 300 dance lovers at Ipoh, Perak and this programme was organised by Greentown Indian Cultural Society.
Praveshanolsavam
Date : October 28, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : World Malayalee Federation
The Malayalam Mission Malaysia chapter organised “Praveshanolsavam”, an event conducted every year in collaboration with the Government of Kerala to promote the Malayalam Language & and culture throughout the world to provide mother tongue learning opportunities to Malayalees around the world. About fifty new learners stepped into language learning classes. Sri Murugan Kattakada, Malayalam Mission Director and famous poet, extended his greetings through online. Malayalam Mission workers and World Malayali Federation office bearers Inaugurated Prveshanolsavam by lighting the Bhadradeepam. Malayalam learners Manisha Wilson and Akshit Kumar Jayanandan recited the Malayalam language pledge. Sugathanjali poetry recital winner Kumari Avantika Madhu recited the poem and Malayalam mission students Ann Maria Jiby, Isha Wilson and Helena Jiby were performed dance, and group song by Malayalam Mission workers added colours to the programme.
Virtual narration on the topic’Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – A Luminary Leader and Integrationist Par Excellence’ by Dr. Shobhana Radakrishna
Date : October 31, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time : 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Venue : NSCBICC Facebook Page
To commemorate the 148th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated as the National Unity Day of India, a virtual narration titled ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – A Luminary Leader and Integrationist Par Excellence’ by Dr. Shobhana Radakrishna (An Internationally Acclaimed Speaker) was livestreamed thorugh the NSCBICC Facebook Page. This is a tribute to his leadership, vision, wisdom, and statesmanship. He showed a moral high ground of leadership throughout his life. The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014 to pay tribute to the great man who really unified the country. The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of Independent India is celebrated as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
September 2023
Evening with a performance by Pandit Nirmalya Dey, Master vocalist of the Dagarvani Dhrupad.
Date: September 08, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
High Commission hosted a Musical Evening with a performance by PanditNirmalyaDey, Master vocalist of the Dagarvani Dhrupad. Diplomats and Eminent personalities in music, dance, yoga and the arts promoting various facets of Indian Culture in Malaysia, recipients of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India’s Global Engagement Scheme grant participated.
Also on the occasion, High Commission and NetajiSubhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur celebrated a special RakshaBandhan with our Malaysian brothers and sisters from the world of culture.
Bharat Culture Tour of South East Asia 2023
Date: September 16, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 am – 11.00 am
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
High Commissioner H.E B.N.Reddy interacted with a 23-member delegation from Odisha comprising academics and researchers visiting Malaysia as part of Bharat Culture Tour of South East Asia 2023. The delegation also met other members from Malaysia Odia Association, Oriya Association of Malaysia, Malaysia-India Heritage Society, GOPIO Malaysia and Netaji Welfare Foundation at an special “Meet and Greet” Session held at NSCBICC.
Odisha academicians were led by Mr.Kamalesh Dash, RastriyaSamparkaPramukh, AkhilaBharatiyaItihasaSankalanaYojana. Discussions centred on the age-old connect between ancient Kalinga and SE Asia, including in Malaysia, and ways to reinforce cross cultural linkages between Odisha and Malaysia.Presence of over 5000 Odiya-speaking Malaysian Indian community serves as a living linkage of this connect. Counsellor Amrita Dash also interacted with the delegation to deepen their engagement with Malaysian Indian community organisations
August 2023
Kuchipudi Cultural Showcase under International Cultural Exchange Programme
Date : August 16, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Organizer : Amicability Diplomatic Club (Hyderabad)
Kuchipudi Dance Performance was conducted at the Centre by through International Cultural Exchange Programme, an initiative by Amicability Diplomatic Club (Hyderabad), an independent, non-political and non-profit organisation. The performance by 18 performers under the guidance and choreography of ‘Kalaratna Guru Dr Sathyapriya Ramana’, Founder Director of ‘Narthana Saala’, the Academy of Kuchipudi Dance. Three themes or concepts were chosen for this exchange program which are Trinity – showcases the conceptual performance on Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Parvati. Sripada Nrithyanjali – A grand choreography of a garland of Annamacharya Keerthanas and Tiranga – a special thematic performance on greatness of India in conjunction with Independence Day. Event was attended by Smt. Thavamalar from The Temple of Fine Arts, Sangita Namasivayam from Kalpana Dance Theatre, Smt. Apsara Gopal from Ksyetra Academy and many other dance-enthusiasts.
Malaysia India Heritage International Conference
Date : August 20, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission collaborated with Malaysia India Heritage Society to organise the first-ever International Conference on Malaysia-India Shared Heritage and Cultural Links, at the Centre. The Keynote address was delivered by YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim. High Commissioner H.E Shri B.N. Reddy delivered the opening address. Mr. Prabhakaran Nair, Founder-President, Malaysia India Heritage Society delivered the welcome address. The daylong conference is being attended by eminent scholars and public intellectuals who will be deliberating on various topics related to the shared heritage of Malaysia and India.
World Sanskrit Day
Date : August 20, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
NSCBICC is glad to celebrate World Sanskrit Day 2023 in collaboration with GIIS Kuala Lumpur and Kavyan Group Writers on August 20, 2023 (Sunday) at the Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC. Talented students from GIIS School performed in Sanskrit, making the event more precious. Joined us together was Smt. Subashini Narayanan, Deputy High Commissioner, Smt. Bhuvaneswari Veeraraghavan, Vice Principal, GIIS, Mr. Utaya Sankar SB, Famour Malaysian Writer and the trainer of Mega Duta Stage Drama Workshop. During the speech of the Deputy High Commissioner, she expressed her gratitude on behalf of the High Commission of India to GIIS for initiating the idea of celebrating the ancient language of the world. This is the pioneer event made for the Sanskrit Language at NSCBICC.
The event was mesmerised by the stage drama performance by students who took part in the Stage Drama Workshop of Kalida’s Mega Duta stage drama play. The play was successfully staged by the students.Sanskrit has been the predominant language of Hindu texts encompassing a rich tradition of philosophical and religious texts such as Mahabaratha and Ramayana, as well as poetry, music, drama, scientific, technical and other. It is the predominant language of one of the largest collections of historic manuscripts. The term ‘Bahasa’ which is used in Bahasa Melayu Language was derived from Sanskrit.
July 2023
Kavyan Writer’s Family Day
Date : July 01, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
In collaboration with : Kavyan Writers Group
A gathering of Malaysian writers from various races (Malay, Indian and Chinese) who write in various languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil and Chinese) was organised. It’s an event to bring them together to create a bond, understanding and networking for future programs and cooperation. Family members and friends of the writers also attended the event. During this gathering they discussed how to bring together Malaysian writers from various races who write in different languages and to showcase the beauty of Indian music, songs, dance, and culture through performances.
Special Tribute Session to the Late ‘Natya Thilakam’ Guru Dr. Sri Ganesan with Lecture Demonstration & Dance Performance ‘Essence of Kathak’ by Smt. Sushmita Banerjee & Team (Empanelled Artist of ICCR)
Date : July 08.2023 (Saturday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
A tribute session was conducted to the Late “Natya Thilakam” Guru Dr. Shri Ganesan who had contributed for the development of Indian Arts and Culture in Malaysia. Along with this tribute session, a lecture demonstration on Kathak Dance was conducted by Vidushi Sushmita Banerjee, a Kathak exponent, choreographer and researcher based in India with institutions in Kolkata & Geneva. She is also an empanelled artist of ICCR. This is part of promoting Kathak Dance which is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance to Malaysians. The tribute session was attended by H.E. Shri B.N. Reddy, High Commissioner of India, Smt. Subhashini Narayanan, Deputy High Commissioner along with the family members, friends and students of Late Guru Ganesan.
High Commissioner in his speech mentioned how enthusiastically the Late Guru Ganesan shared his thoughts and ideas to develop and promote Indian culture in Malaysia. His passion and dedication is unstoppable.
Ashada Purnima
Date : July 30, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission organised commemoration of Ashadha Purnima, which marks the first sermon delivered by Lord Buddha. Event was attended by over 100 people held at Centre.
The event was organized together with three partner organisations – Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Itipiso Bhagavad Club (IBC Malaysia) and Maha Karuna Buddhist Society, Malaysia. High Commissioner H.E Shri B.N. Reddy delivered welcome remarks.The Most Venerable Datuk Dr. K. Sri Dhammaratana, Chief Sangha Nayaka of Malaysia and The Most Venerable B Sri Saranankara, Chief Sangha Nayaka (Judiciary) of Malaysia addressed the gathering and Ven. Ming Ji (Malaysia Buddhist Association, Kuala Lumpur & Selangor), Ven. Palden Nyinma Rinpoche (Kunzang Chorkor Ling PJ) and their followers, and H. E. ACS (Ret) Sumangala Dias, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, attended the event.
Prayers and light of the ceremonial lamp marked the beginning of the event, including the Sangha members and members of prominent Buddhist associations in Malaysia. Three eminent speakers Ven. Bhante Ridigama Wanarathana, Ven. Sing Kan and Ven. Dr. Karma Tashi Choedron, representing the three Buddhist traditions, delivered talks on the significance of Ashadha Purnima.
June 2023
Lecture Demonstration on Garba (Indian Folk Dance from Gujarat)
Date : June 5, 2023 (Monday)
Time : 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
A lecture demonstration on Garba, an Indian Folk Dance from Gujarat was organised by NSCBICC. The session was conducted by Sree Patel Raas Mandali, Gujarat, ICCR empanelled troupe led by Mr. Mahendrakumar Karsani Andani along with his troupe members. The event was attended by Smt. Subhashini Narayanan, Deputy High Commissioner of India. Event started with a brief explanation on Garba, the history, and background of Sree Patel Raas Mandali by Mr. Mahendrakumar. He added how this folk dance is becoming famous and the type of dances involved. Next, the team taught the public the steps and movements involved in Garba. Participants enjoyed and learned the steps, especially for the Dandiya Raas, form of dance performed using sticks.
The Celebration of 349th Anniversary of Coronation Day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Date : June 6, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time : 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
NSCBICC celebrated the 349th Anniversary of Coronation Day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This occasion is an important event as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati (king) at Raigad in Maharashtra on 6thJune, 1674 for the first time. The day (6th June) is celebrated every year as ‘Coronation Day’ of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This is an annual event as proposed by ICCR. Counsellor Smt. Amrita Dash joined and graced the event. Attended together were the representatives of Malaysia Maharashtra Mandal.
Nritya Chitram (from the Natya Sastra) & Taala Chitram
Date : June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time : 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
In collaboration with : Sutra Foundation
Sutra Foundation, in association with NSCBICC, presented a lecture demonstration & performance by Dancer / Visual Artist, Shri Debabrata Pal. The session was set on visual storytelling, a combination of Dance-Art-Music and Literature. The beauty of this lecture demonstration was Debabrata while dancing painted through the foot and hand, where all colours are from raga, Taal and musical has specific theory and literature. He drew a tortoise with black shade on the upper part and coloured shades on the bottom part. This reflection of the avatar of Lord Vishnu. The black colour indicates the hardness and the coloured or orange part reflects the positive energy. Smt. Subhashini Narayanan, the Deputy High Commissioner, Padma Shri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, the Founder of Sutra Foundation and other art-lovers also attended this event.
Raja Mauja
Date : June 17, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 4.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
In collaboration with : Malaysia Odia Community
Raja is a traditional festival of Odisha, celebrated every year in the Odia month of Asadha (2nd week of June). The unique fusion of rich tradition with joy, frolic, and exquisite delicacies among the first monsoon showers is what makes Raja so memorable. Nirguna Handlooms likewise celebrates it each year, scheduled this year on the 14th and 15th of June. On the 14th of June, at 12 noon, a well-known Odissi figure will be invited to the introductory session.
9th International Day of Yoga
Date : June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time : 8.00 am – 10.00 am
Venue : Batu Caves Complex
Organizer : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Over 1000 Yoga enthusiasts joined to celebrate the universal message of Yoga at 9th International Day of Yoga 2023 at Batu Caves Complex. Beginning their day, Yoga lovers of all age groups, members of diplomatic corps, Malaysians and Indian nationals gathered at the iconic Batu Caves to immerse in the ancient practice of Yoga for Health, Life & Positivity. High Commissioner H.E Shri B.N. Reddy welcomed the gathering. H.E. Ms. Karima El Korri, UN Resident Coordinator United Nations in Malaysia joined as Chief Guest of Honour and read out the Message of United Nations Secretary General H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres on the occasion of the 9th International Day of Yoga. IDY2023 theme of ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, literally means Yoga for the World which is one family; and is in keeping with India’s ongoing G-20Presidency theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.
May 2023
Wesak Day Celebration & Launching of Chair Yoga & Meditation
Date : May 4, 2023 (Thursday)
Time : 7.00 am – 9.00 am
Venue : Sri Ramayana Cave, Batu Caves, Selangor
Organsier : Anti-Ageing Yoga and Wellness Malaysia (AAYWM) & Sri Ramayana Caves
Director of NSCBICC was invited as a Special Guest to Wesak Day Celebration & Launching of Chair Yoga & Meditation organised by Anti-Ageing Yoga and Wellness Malaysia (AAYWM) and Sri Ramayana Caves. The other dignitaries who attended this event were YB P. Prabakaran, Dato’ N. Sivakumar, Trustee of Sri Maha Mariamman Devashthanam Kuala Lumpur. Chair Yoga and Meditation Session in Sri Ramayana Cave / Wesak Day Celebration is conducted by Anti-Ageing Yoga & Wellness Malaysia – a form of yoga in which modified postures and breathing exercises are performed while seated or with the support of a chair. Since this asana can be performed by anyone, this programme conducted for open for kids till senior citizens. With the theme of “Humanity” which will serve to bring awareness about health and wellness among the youth as many suffer from ill health and to combat depression during and after this Pandemic period. ‘Anti-Ageing Chair Yoga & Dance Yoga was carried out to keep uphold the spirit of ‘WARISAN’ for the Malaysian Community of Various Background.
Buddha Purnima (Vesak Day): Siva – Buddha Confluence
Date : May 6, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
In conjunction with Buddha Purnima, a festival to commemorate the birth and enlightenment of Shri Buddha, a confluence was organised on Siva – Buddha, highlighting the connection between them both. The programme was organised in collaboration with Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School and Sangeethalayam Malaysia. The confluence was on in the form of a histo-musical concert centred on surviving archaeological fragments from ancient Hindu – Buddhist civilizations in Southeast Asia.
Confluence was conducted on a Carnatic vocal concert form where Mr. Thiepaaj Raaj Radhakrishnan led the session by giving explanations on the civilization of Hinduism and Buddhism in Southeast Asia Countries. Percussionist who joined were Brahmashri Prathap J J Sharma (mridangam) and Dr. Giritharan Muniandy for table. Along with the Director of NSCBICC, the Founder and Principal of Tanjai Kamala Indira Dance School, ‘Nattuva Thilagam’ Indira Manikam joined and graced this event.
Heritage Walk
Date : May 13, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 7.30 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Brickfields
Organizer : Malaysia India Heritage Group
High Commission in partnership with Malaysia India Heritage Group (MIHG) organised Heritage Walk 2023 in conjunction with 65 years of India-Malaysia diplomatic relations and India@75#AKAM in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Speaking before the flag off, High Commissioner H.E. Shri B.N. Reddy said the first of its kind, Heritage Walk underlines the significant presence & contribution of people of Indian origin in Malaysia and also reaffirms the importance of the India-Malaysia historical and cultural links. The Heritage walk covered historic heart of Brickfields area including landmark buildings, places of religious worship, arts & culture.
Mr. Prabhakaran Nair, Founder-President, MIHG & Mr. Arul Jothi, President, Scotts Road Kandasamy Temple also shared their thoughts on this occasion. The 2-hour long walk began at Scotts Road Kandasamy Temple and culminated at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, covering 15 places of historical and cultural significance. About 90 enthusiastic participants joined the walk including the MIHG members, High Commission officials, representatives from India International Bank of Malaysia, teachers and students from Global Indian International School, members of local communities and media persons.
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Malaysian Writers Get Together
Date : May 14, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
In collaboration with : Kavyan Writers Group
Kavyan Writers Group with the support of NSCBICC has organised a gathering and discussion involving Malaysian writers who write in Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese and Tamil. The purpose of this discussion and get together. The event was organised to bring them together to create a bond, understanding and networking for future programs and cooperation.This get together was organised to bring together Malaysian writers from various races who write in different languages and to discuss future programmes. They discussed on the influence of Sanskrit and other Indian languages in Bahasa Malaysia and Malaysian literature. Many writers do aware of the existence of NSCBICC through this programme.
Sangam – Celebration of Indian Languages’
Date : May 19, 2023 (Friday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue : Mutlipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : Indian community associations
High Commission in partnership with Indian community associations in Malaysia organised ‘Sangam: Celebration of Indian Languages’ as part of promoting #AmritMahotsav which was attended by over 120 members of Indian community organisations.
High Commissioner H.E B.N. Reddy joined other guests of honour including Tan Sri Datuk Dr. R. Nadarajah, Chairman, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. R. Palan, Pro Chancellor of University of Cyberjaya, Datuk Seri Thiru, Dato Kumaran, Netaji Welfare Foundation and senior officials from mission.The ‘Sangam’ event saw unique symphony of nine Indian languages including Kashmiri, Odia, Manipuri, Marathi, Punjabi, Assamese, Sindhi, Rajasthani and Bhojpuri and their cultural performances including music, dance and poem recital. It also celebrated the spirit of national integration. High Commissioner highlighted the importance of languages in nation building and cultural advancement, and lauded the commendable efforts of the Indian community in keeping their linguistic and socio-cultural heritage alive in Malaysia.
World Culture Day – 6th Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial International Oration 2023 (ICCR Virtual Event)
Date : May 21, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 8.00 pm (5.30 pm IST)
Venue : YouTube Live
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Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organised the 6th Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial International Oration 2023 on “Indian Dance Traditions as Soft Power”. President of ICCR, Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe chaired the programme and Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Hon’ble. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) was delivered the oration. The programme was live-streamed on ICCR’s YouTube channel and Facebook Page.
Revising the history of World Culture Day, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity in 2001. In December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution, declared May 21 to be the ‘World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development’ and in 2015, the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development, affirming culture’s contribution to the three dimensions of sustainable development, acknowledging further the natural and cultural diversity of the world, and recognising that cultures and civilizations can too, and are crucial enablers of sustainable development. To further consolidate India across the world by adopting a more focused approach to spreading understanding about Indian culture, civilization and people, the year 2018, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has organised “Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial International Oration” to commemorate the World Culture Day on May 21 as an annual feature. The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial International Oration has become a globally recognised forum for India to showcase its soft power to the world.
During his speech, the President of ICCR announced that under the guidance of Dr. Mansingh and other experts adopted the role of an accrediting agency to sustain the traditions and culture, ensuring that teachers in India as well as abroad propagate the authenticity and purity of these traditional components are not for reducing or being adulterated for market-friendly. Delivering her oration, Dr. Sonal Mansingh described the performers who transformed into a dancer should undertake a journey with a set of higher goals than the normal daily routines. The pilgrimage in this journey of culture, which one embarks on is ‘sadhakas’ (goal-directed spiritual practice). One doesn’t become a dancer yet becomes a seeker and one becomes a performer after decades of ‘Tapasya (leading a life of self-restraint and purity)’ or ‘sadhana’ (methodical discipline to attain desired knowledge or goal) of learning.
Kavyan Stage Drama Workshop
Date : May 21, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
In collaboration with : Kavyan Writers Group
The second day of Stage Drama Workshop and Performance on Megha Duta, a series of workshops to train children, teenagers and adults who are interested in stage drama was conducted successfully. The participants were trained with the skills and component involved in stage drama.
April 2023
Utkal Dibas Celebration
Date : April 1, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer : Malaysia Odia Community
Utkal Dibas or Divas was celebrated to commemorate the formation of Odisha as an independent state. Annually, it is celebrated on April 1. Odisha was part of the Bihar and Orissa province, but on April 1, 1936, it was announced as an independent state. For the Odia people and the Odia diaspora, this day holds immense significance. Hence, it is also known as Odisha Foundation Day or Utkala Dibasa. This day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all across the state. Programmes like cultural song singing, dance and stage drama were performed at this event. Counsellor, Smt. Amrita Dash officiated this event. Kathak Teacher of NSCBICC along with his students performed in this event.
Book Launching ‘The Temple of It’
Date : April 2, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer: : Bharat Club Kuala Lumpur
The book launching ceremony of ‘The Temple of It’ authored by Raghav Murali was officiated by H. E. Shri B. N. Reddy, the High Commissioner. This is a book of poems, epigrams and aphorisms. This book contains 4 parts. Each part has related poem collections. High Commissioner in his speech mentioned that the quality and passion of the writer has been shown through his write-up. The enthusiasm and the level of creativity parked in this book via poems show his interest.
Yoga for Adolescent Students
Date: April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: SMK (L) Methodist Kuala Lumpur
Mr. Sandeep Wankhade, the Yoga Teacher NSCBICC conducted a special Yoga session on ‘Yoga for Adolescent Students’
Yoga for Unity and Well-Being (Y4U)
Date: April 08, 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 8.00 am
Venue: Kompleks Sukan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Mr. Sandeep Wankhade, the Yoga Teacher NSCBICC conducted a special Yoga at Bangar Kuala Lumpur on the mental health. He also promoted NSCBICC to the public who attended the programme in the booth provided.
Dr.B.R.Ambedhkar Jayanti
Date : April 13, 2023 (Thursday)
Time : 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Venue : Conference Room, Chancery Premises, HCI
Organsier : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission organised a Shradanjali event to commemorate Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanthi. High Commissioner H.E. Shri B. N. Reddy officiated this event joined by officers and staff and offered floral tributes to Dr. Ambedkar on this occasion.
Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) Valedictory Ceremony
Date : April 15, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Yoga Teacher Training Course (batch 2023) valedictory function was organized to honour 18 trainers who had completed their 36 hours of training successfully. The participants are Revathi Krishnan, Isvaran P Ramasamy, Segar Guru, Sivabalan Vellasamy, Muniandy Rajoo, Vithyiah A/P Silvaraja, Chen Ching Leong, Monica E Hernandez S., Bhawna Mulani (Vanshika), Jothi Lakshmi Vasudevan, Khishaalini Om Prakash, Kaviarassi Sangaralingam, Turiya Deva Sinnathamby, Gurpreet Kaur, Nalini Venugopal, Kapil Sharma, Smitha Nair and Deepthi Rekha Nalam. Deputy High Commissioner Smt. Subhashini Narayanan awarded the certificates to the participants. Director NSCBICC Smt. Ramya Hiriyanniah was also present during the event. These 18 trainers are now certified to be Yoga trainers. NSCBICC wishes all the very best to the trainers helping in promoting and advocating Yoga.
Kavyan Stage Drama Workshop
Date : April 16, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Organizer: : Kavyan Writers Group
The first day of Stage Drama Workshop and Performance: Megha Duta, a series of workshops to train children, teenagers and adults who are interested in stage drama commenced successfully. The participants were introduced to Kalidasa’s Megha Duta which will be used as the main text/script throughout the session. Director of NSCBICC joined the participants and congratulated them for joining this great session.
Atmanirbhar Bharati Award Ceremony 2023
Date : April 18, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time : 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Venue : Shantanand Auditorium, Temple of Fine Arts
Organizers: : KL Business AddA
NSCBICC collaborated with KL Business AddA to organise Atmanirbhar Bharati Award Ceremony 2023, honouring the Indian Women (mainly the expats) who have established creative and successful businesses in Malaysia. This programme was officiated by YB Senator Smt. Saraswathy Kandasami, Deputy Minister, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development along with Smt. Lalita Devi B. N. Reddy, Wife of the High Commissioner of India and Datuk Umang Sharma, CEO Bry-Air.
The Celebrations of ICCR Foundation Day, International Dance Day, Chithirai Puthandu, Baisakhi, Vishu, Sri Janaki Jayanti, Sri Mahavir Jayanti & Sri Ramanujar Jayanti
Date : April 29, 2023 (Saturday)
Time : 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue : Multipurpose Hall, NSCBICC
Few celebrations were combined and hosted under one programme. The Celebrations of ICCR Foundation Day, International Dance Day, Chithirai Puthandu, Baisakhi, Vishu, Sri Janaki Jayanti, Sri Mahavir Jayanti & Sri Ramanujar Jayanti were celebrated together with numerous agenda and programme included. The event was officiated by Smt. Subhashini Narayanan, Deputy High Commissioner. In connection with ICCR Foundation Day, the speech of President of ICCR, Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe was telecasted. In his speech, he highlighted and urged all the ICC abroad to focus establish the Year 2023-24 as the Year of Alumni, collecting all the data of ICCR scholars and benefits. This is important to propagate and promote the ideology and connections of India worldwide. The role of ICCR is vital in this situation to strengthen and leverage the participation of alumni in the system.
In conjunction with International Dance Day which was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute ITI, the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO, a series of lectures were delivered. Among the lectures delivered was ‘Indic Tradition in South East Asian Dance Culture’ by Dr. Mohd Anis Md Nor, Executive Director of Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center. The lecture was based on the notions of autochthonous (performative traditions and practices in and from the place of origin i.e. Indian subcontinent) and allochthonous (performance traditions and practices reinvented from the place of origin aka from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia) as causalities of hybridised performance traditions emanating from Indic traditions went well with an enthusiastic audience. Shri Shankar Kandasamy explained about ‘Nataraja as the Universal Dancer’. In his speech, he mentioned each component in the classical dances is portrayed in a meaningful way. The Guest Speaker Padma Shri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, Chairman of Sutra Foundation conveyed his remarks on how oddisi dance is established in Malaysia and how does Sutra Foundation under his supervision managed to uphold this classical dance among Malaysians.
As for the Chithirai Puthandu, Baisakhi and Vishu a special cultural performance showcase (katcheri) was staged by NSCBICC alumni who is well-versed in Carnatic vocal, Shri Pradyumna Bhat accompanied by Shri Sriram Sheshadri for violin, Shri J Aravind Sharma for kanjira and Shri JJ Prathap Sharma for mridangam.
Director of NSCBICC explained in her closing remarks on the significance of celebrating Sri Mahavira Jayanti, Sri Ramanujar Jayanti and Sri Janaki Jayanti. Sri Mahavira Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals among the Jain community and is celebrated with splendour in India and across the world. The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavira. As per Jain mythology, Lord Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Sri Ramanujar Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Sri Ramanujar also known as Ramanujacharya, was an Indian Hindu philosopher, guru and a social reformer. He is noted to be one of the most important exponents of the Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. His philosophical foundations for devotionalism were influential to the Bhakti movement. Sri Janaki Jayanti or Sita Ashtami is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Phalguna as per North Indian lunar calendar. Goddess Sita, the daughter of King Janak, was also known as Janaki, and she was the consort of Shri Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year, Sri Janaki Jayanti falls on 29th of April. Event concluded at 9.00 pm with dinner.
Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi’s 100th Episode of Mann ki Baat
Date : April 30, 2023 (Sunday)
Time : 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Venue : Chancery Premises, HCI
Organizer : High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur
Mission organised Live Telecast of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 100th Episode of Mann Ki Baat. The landmark 100th episode of #MannKiBaat provided an opportunity for all to listen to Hon’ble Prime Minister about the transformative and inspirational impact of #MannKiBaat journey. The event saw enthusiastic participation from members of Indian community in Malaysia, various cultural organisations, NGOs, prominent Indian community and business leaders, students of Global Indian International School (GIIS) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and officials & staff of the High Commission
March
Shakthi -An Ode to Womanhood, a musical tribute, was presented on 9 March 2023 during celebrations of International Women’s Day by High Commission of India at NSCBICC by Carnatic vocal teacher Smt Varsha Kannan & Smt Vani Nethiyar and students accompanied on Veena by Kumari Shuwetha Premkumar On Ghatam by Smt Jayalakshmi Premkumar
February
On 26th of February, 2023, Seven Nations Cycling Expedition team of NIMAS (National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports, Dirang) led by Col RS Jamwal visited & were felicitated at Netaji Subhash chandra Bose Indian cultural centre by Director Mrs Ramya Hiriyannaiah. The centre is preserving promoting & enriching Indian Culture , values, heritage and fine arts in Malaysia. The Centre over the last few years has given India’s cultural presence in Malaysia a major fillip and constitute an important dimension of the friendly partnership between the two countries” was said by Col RS Jamwal.
A thought provoking lecture demonstration on Yoga titled “Yoga for Holistic Health” was conducted by Shri Dr. Yogi Devaraj, the founder of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research and Holistic Health Trust & Shudh kriya practice was conducted today at NSCBICC.
Deputy High Commissioner Madam Subhashini Narayanan joined too with the participants.
High Commission and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur organised an event with Indian Community members on Sunday 12th February,2023 at NSCBICC, Kuala Lumpur to telecast inauguration of the celebrations on the occasion of 200th Birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati by Hon’ble Prime Minister.
Uncovering the mysteries of Indic Mysticism at the “Truth & Myth” event! Guests were served with refreshments before diving into the wisdom of the Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta with Sri Anish. H.E. Sri B N Reddy, Ramya Hiriyannaiah – Director of NSCBICC, and Sri Anish Ji lit the ceremonial lamp and welcomed guests with a special address. Sri Anish captivated the audience with his knowledge and insights, leaving everyone inspired and enlightened.
Mr.Sandeep Wankhade Yoga Teacher @Nscbicc conducted a Summative Post- Assessment Program on Friday 3rd February, 2023 @ SMK Methodist Boys’ Secondary school, Kuala Lumpur.
January
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre Kuala Lumpur Celebrated Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on 26th January,2023 at Nscbicc KL
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre Kuala Lumpur Celebrated Vasanta Panchami followed by Carnatic workshop on Pancharatnam in Thiruvayyaru style in collaboration with Sugam Carnatica on 26th January @NSCBICC multipurpuse hall, Brickfields.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with Sahitya Sanchay Shodh Samvad Foundation organized two days seminar to celebrate International Hindi divas on 21st &22nd January 2023 @NSCBICC,KL
Carnatic workshop on Pancharatnam in Thiruvayyaru style kicked off successfully today at NSCBICC in collaboration with Sugam Carnatica. The expert from Kerala Shri Ajith Kumar Violin maestro conducted the workshop.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural centre, Kuala Lumpur Celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, Makara Sankranti and Lohri on Friday, 20th of January 2023, 4.00 pm at NSCBICC Centre. Swami Supriyananda Ji, Ramkrishna Mission, Malaysia delivered his Keynote Address accompanied by vibrant performances by Global Indian international school,Dato Dr.Bains lohri song & Makara Sankranthi Cultural Concert by Vidushi Visalakshi Nityanand, Former NSCBICC Carnatic Vocal Teacher & her team.
Inauguration Ceremony of Yoga Teachers Training Course conducted by Shri Sandeep Wankhade @NSCBICC on Sunday 15th of January, 2023.
Shri Sandeep Wankhade Yoga Teacher @ NSCBICC conducted special Lecture cum Practical session on “Yoga Relaxation & Meditation workshop: “Art Of Destressing” organised by NSCBICC High Commission of India and Can Survive Malaysia on 7th and 8th January, 2023 at NSCBICC Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
