An Appeal

     Being geographically located at the heart of Indian state Karnataka, Shivamogga district and its neighboring region, has made profound contributions to the field of literature and music. Numerous well-known scholars and stalwarts, who have made a mark in the field of literature and music have originated from here.

    With the noble intention of making music available to public and encouraged by the co-operation of kind-hearted music lovers of Shivamogga, it was decided to start a music school in this town.

Birth of the Institution

    On the auspicious Vijayadashami day of 1976, the school of Music named Sri Guruguha Sangeetha Patashale came into existence, which later flourished into Sri Guruguha Sangeetha Mahavidyalaya. Along with vocal training, it is also providing Veena, Flute,Violin, Mridanga and Tabla classes.

    It has spread its branches extensively in Bangalore, Mysore, Davanagere, Thirthahalli , Sagar and Hyderabad.

• Groups of Guruguha  (Hyperlink to http://naadaguruguha.org/groups.html)
• Achievements of Guruguha Groups  (Hyperlink to naadaguruguha.org/Achievements.html)
• Activities of Guruguha Groups  (Hyperlink to http://naadaguruguha.org/Activities.html)

Economic Background:

The only source of income for the Institution is the music tuition fee collected from students. Also, so far, there has been no economic support received from Government. We are seeking Government grants and generous public donations for our future projects Aims and Future Projects

Proposed to build a �Sangeetha Ashram� in a 5-acre plot. An auditorium to organize musical programmes, micro and macro arrangements to provide education in music to a great extent, a prayer hall, a goshala, a library and a recording room. Besides, there is a plan to start �World Music Research Centre�.

Plans:

1) Proposed to have a music hall accommodating 250-300 people in our site in Aswathagar extension, which is on the main road.
2) Proposed to have a prayer hall with the idols of God, idols of Sri Purandaradasa and Trinities of Karnatic classical Music.
3) Proposed to have a Mini Sound Studio
4) A Library of CDs and books.
5) Guest room for the artists.
6) Class rooms.

An Appeal to the Music lovers

In order to continue and maintain the glorious Indian traditional music, we have proposed and planned the above mentioned projects. To execute all these plans, the expenditure is estimated to be 1 to 2 cores it need not be said that it requires the public encouragement and generous contributions from all. Primarily we need your Best Wishes. As the projects incur a huge expenditure, we expect generous donation. On behalf of the Institution, we earnestly appeal to all to cooperate in our effort towards revival of Indian music.

We request you and your kith and kins to actively participate directly or indirectly and get the benefits of all these new projects. This is our main intention which has been at the bottom of our heart.