Mana Samskriti

09/08/2024

As we prepare to embark on a new academic year, we warmly invite you to our annual GanesUtsav celebration at Bellevue Balaji Temple today, Sunday, September 8th. This special event offers a wonderful opportunity to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and enjoy a day filled with devotion and cultural richness.
Event Details:
Location: Bellevue Balaji Temple, 12501 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98005
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Schedule:
Pooja: 10:00 AM
Cultural Programs: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (featuring professional artists from India as well as local talent)
Maha Arati: 6:00 PM
We look forward to celebrating with you and making this GanesUtsav a memorable occasion for all.

04/05/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Mana Samskriti is hosting a long-awaited event after four years, and the response has been overwhelming! With over 70% of tickets already sold, now is the perfect time to secure your spot before it's too late at https://manasamskriti.org/manaUgadi2024. Act fast to reserve your tickets and join us for a memorable experience filled with culture, festivities, and joy.

Why buy today? Because after tomorrow, ticket prices will increase by 33.33%! Don't miss out on this opportunity to save and ensure your participation in our unforgettable celebration.

Here's what you need to know:

Ticket price includes access to the event as well as a sumptuous festival dinner.
Children aged 5 and under enjoy free entry, making it a perfect family-friendly occasion.
As a token of our appreciation, Manasamskriti volunteer teachers receive two complimentary tickets per family.
Tickets can be purchased at https://manasamskriti.org/manaUgadi2024
This will be the biggest Ramayana presentation in Seattle area and will be a huge audio visual spectacle

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to our event!

04/02/2024

As we eagerly approach the auspicious occasion of Ugadi, we are delighted to remind you of our upcoming event scheduled for April 13th. This promises to be a truly remarkable celebration, complete with realistic props and captivating dialogues delivered in chaste Telugu by our talented children and scintillating dance performances choreographed by Madhavapeddi Murthy garu. It's set to be a mesmerizing audio-visual spectacle that you won't want to miss!

We want to ensure that you have ample opportunity to join us for this unforgettable event. As such, we kindly remind you that ticket prices will increase on April 6th. To secure your seats at the current rate, we encourage you to purchase your tickets as soon as possible through our website at manasamskriti.org/Events. For further details, please refer to the attached flyer.

One of the highlights of the evening will undoubtedly be the sumptuous dinner included with each ticket. We aim to make this event not only spiritually enriching but also a feast for the senses.

Moreover, this celebration holds particular significance as it coincides with the inauguration of the temple in Ayodhya, offering us the opportunity to pay homage to Lord Rama in a meaningful and profound manner.

We sincerely hope you will join us in commemorating this momentous occasion. Purchase your tickets now, and together let us revel in the joy and spirituality of Ugadi.

Warm regards,

03/21/2024

Manasamskriti is delighted to announce a special staging of the play on Rama, featuring the captivating "Yudha Kanda" depicted through a mesmerizing dance ballet. We invite dancers of all skill levels to participate in this extraordinary event, where they will be trained by the renowned Madhavapeddi Murty Garu.

Event Details:

Event Date: April 13th
Venue For Practice: Balaji Temple, 12501 Bel_Red Road, Bellevue
Skill Level: Beginner to Expert (Roles assigned by Guru)
Age: 12 years and above
Practice Dates: March 24, 25, 26, 27, and April 1st to 12th
Dance Style: Fusion and Classical
How to Participate:
If you're interested in being part of this unforgettable experience, please fill out the form below:

https://forms.gle/9paqikX4K3c69dXe7

About Madhavapeddi Murty Garu:
Madhavapeddi Murthy, son of the late Madhavapeddi Satyam, is a distinguished Kuchipudi artist trained under Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam. He has graced major festivals and events worldwide, collaborating with renowned danseuse Smt. Hemamalini for over 750 shows. Murthy's outstanding contributions have earned him prestigious accolades such as the KALAIMAMANI AWARD and the Padma Bhushan Guru Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam Lifetime Achievement Award. He also serves as a member of the Eyal Isai Nataka Manram and oversees the SIVA FOUNDATION, a prominent dance institution in Chennai.

01/05/2024

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful New Year! As we celebrate this auspicious occasion and the historic opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Mana Samskriti is thrilled to invite you to be a part of our upcoming cultural extravaganza.
Event Name: "Ramo Vigrahavan Dharmah" Play
Date: April 13th
We are excited to announce that, despite the familiar title, the script for this play is entirely fresh and has been thoughtfully developed by our dedicated volunteers. Our goal is to explore how Lord Rama's decisions based on Dharma can inspire us to make ethical choices in our own lives.

This promises to be a grand three-hour production featuring participants of all ages, from young learners to world-class artists from India. We invite individuals of all skill levels, aged 6 and above (no upper limit), to join us in this cultural celebration.

To express your interest and participate, could you fill out the participation form for each individual in your family? Please submit one form per participant.

Form Link: https://forms.gle/5iZiZq2dCwkkGf4m9

Auditions will occur this weekend at Sammamish, Bellevue, and Bothell. We will send you details about the time and venue by Friday.

In addition to participants, we are also seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with various aspects of the event, including direction, music, audio composition, stage props, program management, and day-of-event logistics. If you're interested in contributing your skills, please fill out the volunteer form

Volunteer Form Link: https://forms.gle/BNeJcgGkFvDB2HFi9

08/12/2022

Pooja Registration Please register for pooja, and you get all the pooja material necessary for performing Ganesh pooja at the venue. We will provide all the pooja material and clay Ganesha so that you can perform the pooja along with instructions from priest. Priest will be simultaneously doing the....

08/06/2021

We are all excited about the new academic year. With Kahoot-based quizzes, Telugu speaking workshops and Adi Kavi Nannayya University approved curriculum we are all set for an exciting new academic year. Please register today at manasamskriti.org.

07/01/2021

Stories of the ancestors were passed on from one generation to the next. Through these stories, children learned such things as how their people came to be, how they should live and interact with their community, how to pick up and master certain life skills, and so much more. When coupled with an expert storyteller the result is magic.

Rama raavi garu has a Masters in Sanskrit and comes from a family of accomplished linguists. More importantly, she is an engaging storyteller and the most sort after on TV. Her videos are all over the internet and she is being kind enough to interact exclusively with Mana Sanskriti students to share very well compiled stories. These will be age-specific and we encourage all of the kids to take advantage of it. You can hear the invitation in her own words in the following video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GCn2PCOv-s
Classes are starting this weekend and please register today at manasamskriti.org.

Summer video learning class. An inviation by Rama Raavi for Mana Samskriti.

06/29/2021

Summer Classes Registration
We had phenomenal response to our summer classes with over 150 students registering in the initial few hours of sending our email. We are closing registration for Chess as we had reached the maximum limit on that class. Please register for other classes soon as classes are filling fast. Please register today at www.manasamskriti.org. Starting from today we will introduce the classes in detail. Today we are going to give more details about Bhagavatha padya patanam and/or gaanam by Parthu Nemani. First hear in his own words in the following video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAV0OwS3XBs
Pothana is considered to be a ‘Sahaja Kavi’ (natural poet), needing no teacher. However, for ordinary mortals like us, we need a good teacher for us to learn the right pronunciation and meaning. Parthu Nemani of Keerthana academy has kindly consented to conduct the classes for us. No prior knowledge of the poems or music knowledge is necessary. For those of you who have learned/learning music, he will teach gaanam also. Every day a new poem will be taught, and students can submit a WhatsApp video for personal feedback. Students will get the opportunity to participate in the reality show - “Palikeda Bhagavatham.”

The class will be held two times a week every Tuesday and Friday at 630 pm. Please register today at manasamskriti.org.