His Highness
Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar
The Erstwhile Ruler of Mysore • The Kingdom of Vainikas
VEENA TATTVA PRAKASHIKA II
2018
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"VTP II: Honoring the Kingdom of Vainikas"
Four years after VTP's inaugural gathering, the conference returned in November 2018—larger, more ambitious, and ready to honor a legacy that fundamentally shaped South Indian veena culture. The choice to dedicate VTP II to His Highness Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar represented more than historical commemoration; it acknowledged an undeniable truth: Mysore's royal patronage created conditions under which veena culture flourished as nowhere else in modern history.
The Wodeyar Legacy
HH Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar (1919-1974) embodied the ideal of the philosopher-king. Under his rule, Mysore became "The Kingdom of Vainikas"—a place where royal stipends supported masters, concert opportunities abounded, and the instrument's status remained unquestioned. The centenary of his birth provided a fitting occasion for reflection.
Expansion & Innovation
VTP II represented a quantum leap. The conference expanded to three full days with 16 concerts and 14 research presentations. Ravindra Kalakshetra provided a professional setting, and live streaming via shaale.com democratized access for the global diaspora—a prescient move before the digital shift became essential.
Landmark Research Impact
Dr. B K Durga Prasad's presentation "The Comparative Study of Veena with Human Body through CT and MRI" represented a watershed moment. Using advanced medical imaging to study instrument design marked a dramatic departure from purely musicological inquiry, revealing remarkable correspondences between veena fretboard spacing and human vertebral column proportions.
VTP II established a template: combine world-class performances, rigorous research, historical contextualization, community building, and free accessibility.
Setting New Standards
Global Live Streaming
First VTP to broadcast live via shaale.com, making the conference accessible to the global diaspora and preserving performances for posterity.
Impact
Estimated 500+ simultaneous viewers across time zones.
Landmark Medical Imaging Study
Dr. B K Durga Prasad's CT/MRI Research revealed remarkeable correlations between veena fretboard spacing and human vertebral column proportions.
Impact
Inaugurated interdisciplinary research approach.
Formal Award System
Establishment of 'Sri Padma Vainika' award series, creating a public acknowledgment framework for veena artistry.
Impact
Recognized excellence with Vibhushana and Bhushana titles.
"Raga of the Hour"
Focused pedagogical approach where each concert explored a single raga in depth, allowing audiences to develop deep appreciation.
Impact
Educational dimension distinguishing VTP from conventional series.
Three-Day Schedule
A meticulously curated program featuring 16 concerts and 14 research presentations, each dedicated to master Vainikas of the past.
Inauguration & Opening
Dedicated To
Gayaka Vainika Muthuswamy Dikshitar
Students' Opening Program
By Students of Veenaagaanaalaya
Performance
Veena Tattva Discourse
By Ve.Br.Vid. ManKala Srihari Sharma
Discourse
Inauguration Ceremony
Ceremony
Concert: Raga Shahana
By Vid. Prof Dr R S Jayalakshmi
Concert
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Live Streaming
Media Partner
Banking Partner
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