Department of Fine Arts and Music Rajiv Gandhi University

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Department of Fine Arts and Music Rajiv Gandhi University

Organizes

Two Day International Webinar on

Hindustani Classical Music and Covid-19 Pandemic 28

^th

& 29

^th

May, 2020

Introduction:

Today, the world is facing the time of uncertainty due to corona virus pandemic that has changed our routine lives. Amidst this, it is important to keep ourselves engaged in meaningful & motivated activities. In such a gloomy situation, music can be a beacon of hope and heal this diseased world. Music can calms anxieties and provides a pleasant diversion during these difficult times

This webinar aims to bring hope, positivity and cheer during this challenging and dim Period of Lockdown due to Covid-19 Pandemic will bring together distinguished musicians to showcase how Hindustani Classical Music can provide happiness and a healing experience through its soothing and therapeutic qualities. This webinar is a humble attempt to provide a glimpse of the vast ocean of Hindustani Classical Music. If the seminar kindles the interest of the participants in exploring the healing qualities of Hindustani Classical music, it will be considered a success.

Programme Objectives:

To highlight the therapeutic qualities of Music

To demonstrate the multiple dimensions of Hindustani Classical Music

To analyse critically the healing qualities of Hindustani Classical music and its unseen possibilities

Who Can Attend?

Faculty, Research Scholars, Students.

Important Dates:

The application process will remain open from 25 to 27 May 2020

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Important Notes:

All the selected participants will be given e- certification of Participation Mode of Delivery

Live web session through CISCO WEBEX

Requirement for the Programme:

Desktop/ Laptop/ Smart Phone with internet connectivity

To Apply, Please click on the given link:

Registration link:

https://forms.gle/ov89S8VsnsS4dGfQ9

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Brigadier (Dr.) B. D. Mishra

Hon’ble, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh will grace the inaugural session of the webinar

(through Webex online App) As CHIEF GUEST

Time: 10.30 a.m (28^th May, 2020)

Chief Patron Patrons

Prof Saket Kushwaha Prof Amitava Mitra Prof Tomo Riba

Vice-Chancellor, RGU Pro Vice-Chancellor, RGU Registrar, RGU

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Padmasri Pt. Umakant Gundecha

&

Sri Anant Gundecha

Accompanying by

Pt. Akhilesh Gundecha

Prof. Sabyasachi Sarkhel HoD HCM, Visva - Bharati

Santiniketan.

Pt. Prateek Chatanya

Dhyan Sangeet (Music of Beyond), Varanasi

Prof. Ashit Roy

Dept of Music, Rajsahi University, Bangladesh

Accompanying by

Md. Alamgir Parvez Sumon

Assist. Prof. Rajsahi University.

Prof. Dr. Dhrubesh Chandra Regmi Department of Music,

Tribhuvan University

,

Nepal.

Pt. Sukhadev Mishra

Eminent Violin Artist, Varanasi Resource

Persons

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Advisors

Prof Tana Showren Dean Social Science, RGU

Members

Ms. Gumpi Nguso

Hindi Officer RGU

Mr. Tsering D Megeji

Joint Director

Computer centre RGU

Mr. Gyan Rai

Prof S Simon John

Technical Assistant

Director AITS, RGU

Dr. M. Maltesh

University Librarian RGU

Dr. David Pertin

Joint Registrar (Aca. & Conf.) RGU

Coordinators

Mr, Ashok Barman

HoD i/c Dept of Fine Arts and Music Rajiv Gandhi University

Arunachal Pradesh [email protected]

Ph No. 09832225422, 06033843950

Dr.Sambhu Prasad

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Education Rajiv Gandhi University

Arunachal Pradesh, [email protected] Ph No 08132977221