Event report - Photowalk at Puttenahalli Lake

Today's Photowalk with Ajay Salanky was very insightful. Eight adults and three kids participated in the session this morning at the lake where Ajay was more than happy to show, share and answer each one at their level.

The lake as usual looked gorgeous with playful birds, trees, insects, flowers, clouds, and the sun playing hide and seek. A perfect day to capture some good shots, which all the participants did indeed! A few of them by Mr. Rajuvan are here.

Here is a feedback from one of the participants, Ms. Seshavalli, outlining how the event was :

"We had an interesting and eye-opening session of photography workshop organized by PNLIT by Ajay Salanky. It was an enthusiastic small group consisting of all age groups. Ajay, who is a graphic designer and a professional photographer took us through the gamut of photography techniques with as simple equipment as mobile to as complicated as multiple lens. He explored with us and interacted with children as well adults on various topics ranging from techniques, composition, subject, white light, exposure,shutter speed, apps to be used, different ways of printing, photo walks we can attend, groups we can join, equipment and settings and gave us a whole new perspective to explore photography as a passion.
 

Thanks to PNLIT for organizing such an interesting session and thanks to Ajay for taking time out to interact with group of amateur photographers and clarifying many of our queries. Happy photo walking to all for a future of wonderful pictures with a new perspective! "

Warmly,

-Sapana

PNLIT Event Co-ordinator

Theatre Workshop for Children at Puttenahalli Lake

Join us for PNLIT's first theatre workshop for children.

A theatre workshop for children aged 10 years and above, will be conducted by Dr Sonali Sathaye.

When  -   24th February 2019, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where -  Puttenahalli Lake Gazebo, JP Nagar 7th Phase
Bring   - Your water bottles!

This is a FREE event, but you need to register the names as we have limited seats available.

To Register - Send a mail to sapana_rawat@yahoo.com or divyadshetty@hotmail.com with the child's name and your apartment community's name/ house address.

About the Workshop
This workshop focuses on relationships: relationships that the children will observe in the natural world (through direct observation around the lake), relationships between their voices and their bodies, between their bodies and their emotions and, of course, relationships between themselves as they act out little impromptu pieces.

Participants should come prepared to be silly, to make lots of noises and voices, not to mention trying out strange walks and expressions!

About Dr Sonali Sathaye
As an anthropologist, Sonali Sathaye sees theatre everywhere, including, most especially in the way we live our social lives. As a theatre practitioner, she seeks to share her enjoyment of this drama with children - so that they too may delight in the absurdity of the everyday.

Heartfulness Relaxation workshop at Puttenahalli Lake

‘Heartfulness’ is a path to experiencing your inner self. It is a simple experiential way to learn to open the heart, in order to experience the divinity that is quietly residing in all of us. By tuning into our hearts, we cultivate an inner knowing that wisely directs and guides our lives, helping us face the challenges of life with courage and acceptance.

People from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths around the world benefit by practicing this modern-day form of raja-yoga daily, finding that it brings balance, peace of mind, joy and spiritual growth in their lives. Ongoing support is offered, free of charge, in over one hundred fifty countries.

Please visit the url http://en-in.heartfulness.org/ for more details.

You can experience Heartfulness Relaxation at two workshops that are going to be held at Puttenahalli Lake. Free of cost.

Date: Saturday 11th June and 18th June

Time: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Venue: Puttenahalli Lake, JP Nagar 7th Phase   

For more details, please get in touch with Namrata 9448352200 / namrata.a@gmail.com.

Report on the workshop on lakes

Yesterday's workshop organized by Save Bangalore Lakes Trust and Citizens' Action Forum in association with the Rotary Bangalore Junction was very well attended by individuals and different lake groups across the city. It was held at  the Senate Hall, Central College. 

To encourage the nascent lake groups, success stories of rejuvenated lakes at Akshaya nagara, Byrasandra, Kaikondanahalli and our Puttenahalli were presented. 

Speaking on behalf of PNLIT, I chose to focus on community involvement which has been our strength. Some of the ways by which we have tried to involve the neighbourhood and to promote a sense of ownership are weekend volunteering, birthday/nature walk, story telling and the recent fundraising among many others. The increasing support we have received is reflected in the amounts of Rs. 4,800 we raised during Earth Day in April 2010 to the Rs. 4.58 Lakh in Sept. 2013 towards maintaining our lake. 

The audience appreciated our inclusive approach and asked several questions ranging from how we share information with the neighbourhood (mails, the black painted security cabin wall on which we chalk announcements), activities to spread awareness, on tree planting, etc. 

For PNLIT, it was a good opportunity to know about other lakes in the city and their journey to renovate them. I was particularly impressed by the remarkable 20 year old legal battle fought to protect and reclaim Byrasandra lake. It was an inspiring, humbling experience to hear Mr. Venkata Subba Rao. His success story can be read about here.

Sincere thanks to all.

Usha