Trinity Arts Festival begins
The 14th edition of the Trinity Arts Festival of India got underway at the Rasika Ranjani Sabha in Mylapore on Thursday with the presentation of lifetime achievement awards to violin maestro V. V. Subrahmanyam and Bharathanatyam dancer and guru Narthaki Nataraj. Bharata Kala Ratna award was presented to Bharathanatyam guru Sheela Unnikrishnan and Isai Perarasar award to Carnatic Vocalist Prince Rama Varma at the event.

Speaking after giving away the awards, N. Kumar, industrialist and Chairman of Group Corporate Board, Sanmar Group, commended sabhas such as Trinity for providing a platform for youngsters to showcase their talents. He said that the Sankara Schools also provided opportunities every year for their students to perform and express themselves.