Shri P.K. Salve

Music is a Divine Inspiration to become the spirit.

Kala Pratishthan.

A Seven days workshop onSahaja Music, Art and Spirituality

From 29th December 2009 to 4th January 2010

By the Blessings and Divine Grace of our Holy Mother, a seven days workshop will be held in Shri P.K. Salve Kala Pratishthan, Vaitarna Academy of Music and fine arts. This will be conducted by Dr. Arun Apte, Ustad Iqbal Khan, Mr. Buddhiprakash Sharma and Mrs. Durga Kkasturi.

Featuring a range of valuable holistic workshops:

Indian Vocal Music TherapyHow to use different Musical methods to achieve an easy, quick and deep state of Meditation.

MantrasHow to sing the Maha Mantras and Sahaj mantras using proper articulation, pronunciation, notes and rhythm.

BhajansHow to sing Bhajans with the proper articulation, pronunciation, devotion and rhythm.

Tabla and DholakFeatures an introduction to different Talas and rhythms. This workshop will demonstrate how rhythm accompanies Bhajans and Aarti.

DanceExercises through Kuchipudi Dance including basic movements and the physical representation of Shlokas and the Maha Mantras.

Miniature PaintingAn introduction to Indian Miniature drawing and painting.

HavanHow to organize a Havan, the ingredients needed for a Havan and the Mantras and Stotras of a Havan. How to RegisterPlease send an email to drarunapte@yahoo.co.in with your name, gender and country as well as your scheduled arrival and departure from the academy.

Registration chargesRs. 800/- per day per person.Rs. 5000/- for the duration of the whole workshop.(The charges include the workshop, lodging and food.)

PaymentPlease pay in Indian Rupees in cash at the Academy. Card Machines are not available. Further note that ATM machines are not available near the Academy.

AccommodationParticipants are requested to bring warm clothes and sleeping bags as it will be cold (25°C) in Vaitarna.

TransportTransport from the airport to the academy and from the Academy to the airport is desired then necessary details should be given in advance to Dr. Arun Apte (contact details below) Charges for transport will be made separately for each journey. For example: From the airport to Vaitarna or Vaitarna to the airport – For the one way, approx. Rs. 2300 per car. Maximum 4 persons per car.

VenueShri P.K. Salve Kala PratishthanBelwad, Post: Vaitarna (Modak Sagar dam)Taluka Shahapur, Dist. ThaneMH - 421 304.

The Academy is located on the Thane-Nasik road also known as the Agra Road or National Highway 3 (NH3). Once off the main road at the Kardi Exit, the Academy is 17 KM. from Khardi village towards the Modak Sagar Dam. A map is available on the Academy website.

For any clarification or further information please contact:

Dr. Arun Apte: +91 9923705148Academy Office: +91 (0)25 27 248 528 / (0)25 27 248 530Email: drarunapte@yahoo.co.inWebsite: www.pksacademy.com