Yumnam Bhumeshwor : Nata Sankirtana Pung Artist :: Profile

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Yumnam Bhumeshwor : Nata Sankirtana Pung Artist

BIO - DATA

1. NAME : YUMNAM BHUMESHWOR SINGH
2. FATHER'S NAME : Yunnam Shyamsunder Singh
3. MOTHER'S NAME : Yumnam Binokumari Devi
4. PLACE OF BRITH : Langmeidong Mamang Leikai
5. DATE OF BRITH : 13-02-1985
6. HOME ADDRESS : Langmeidong Mamang Leikai, B.P.O. Langmeidong.
Pin - 795103 P.O. Kakching P.S.Waikhong.THoubal District, Manipur.
7. PERMANENT ADDRESS : -do-
8. PRESENT ADDRESS : Singjamei Wangma Beighbati Leikai,Imphal East.
9. E-MAIL ID : yumjaomayum(aT)qmail(doT)com
10. PHONE NO. : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
11. EDUCATIONAL : I) General Education: Class XII
II) PRAK SHASTRI From Manipur Sanskrit Mahabidyalaya
Sangai Pat,Imphal,Manipur
III) Sankirtana Pung J .N. M.D.A.of Post Diploma
12. OCCUPATION : Nata Sankirtana Pung Artists & Music Composer.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS : I) National Scholarship in Nata Sankirtan Pung 2006, Department of Culture, Govt, of India.
II) J.N.M.D.A. Imphal Scholarship Award on Pung in Nata Sankirtan 2014 in the standard of Post Diploma.
III) Young Talent Artistes Award- Sankirtana Pung
2012- 2013. NEZCC : Dimapur, Ministry of Culture,
Govt.of India.
IV) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award - 2013,
Sankirtana Pung, Dalit Sahitya Academy.
13. DESIGNATION : Secretary, Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy.
14. TRAINING UNDER GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA : Started training in the art of Nata Sankritana Pung at the early age of 9 under the following renowned Guru's of Manipur.

PARAMPARA - GHARANA

i) Guru Shri Leishangthem Temba Singh of Langmeidong
ii) Guru Shri Leishanthem Thambalsang Singh of Langmeidong
iii) Guru Shri Leishangthem Thoiba Singh of Langmeidong
iv) Guru Shri Wangkheimayum Nilachand Singh of Singjamei Wangma, Imphal
v) Guru Shri Mairembam Maniton Singh (Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee)of Moirang
vi) Guru Shri Mairembam Ranit Singh (Manipur Shahitya Parishad Awadree)of Moirang
vii) Guru Padma Shree Sougaijam Thanil Singh, Sangeet Natak Academy Awardees
viii) Trained 2 years in Kartar Cholom under the guidance of Guru Shri Elangbam Chaobhal Singh,Sangeet Natak Academy Awardees,Retd. Guru J.N.M.D.A (Selection Grade) Cholom,Department.
ix) Research under renowned Scholar Guru Shankhya Ibotombi Haorokcham (Theatre Director)

Yumnam Bhumeshwor : Nata Sankirtana Pung Artist

CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

I. 1997 : Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy Merit Award on Solo Pung Cholom Competition.
II. 1997 : Certificate of Merit offered by Ranganiketan(lnternational Centre for Manipur Arts & Culture) Manipur at the Pung Cholom Duet Competition.
III. 1998 : Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy Merit Award on Solo Pung Cholom Competition.
IV. 2004 : Certificate of Honour offered by Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy at the XII Guru Kirtana Seva.
V. 2006 : Certificate of Honour offered by Sarwajanik Kala Vawan at the 1st Dist. Level 5 days Ras Phangnaba Festival.
VI. 2009 : "Abhinandan Patra" offered by Shri Shri Govindajee Nata Sankritan (Imphal), Guru Gulapi Nata Sankirtan Academy (Imphal) and Shri Shri Radha Govinda Cultural Development Organization (Tripura) at the Dhrumel.
VII. 2009 ; Certificate of Honour ottered by Guru Nameirakpam Manao (Visiting Guru J.N.M.D A.) at the Rash Uparash and Bashak Khandita Phangnaba Festival.
VIII. 2009 : Certificate of Honour ottered by The Guru Gulap & Kula Memorial Academy, Khurai at the Pung Cholom,Kartal Cholom,Holi Dhol Dholok Cholom Festival.
IX. 2009 : Certificate of Honour offered by The Nata Sangeet Academy & Research Centre, Imphal at the Lalsa Prathana Festival.
X. 2009 : Certificate of Honour offered by the Academy of Indegenous Music,Imphal at the Dhrumel Festival.
XI. 2010 : Certificate of Honour offered by The Nata Sangeet Academy & Research Centre, Imphal at the Pung Yeiba in Pravash Khanda Ras.
XII. 2010 : Certificate of Honour ottered by the Academy of Indegenous Music,Imphal at the Kubak Eshei Festival.
XIII. 2010 : Certificate of Honour ottered by the Brahan Natyanjali Foundation Thanjavur and South Zone Cultural Centre, at Brahan Nityanjali Dance Festival.
XIV. 2011 : Certificate of Honour ottered by the Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy,Imphal at the Devi Dhrumel - Basanti Pujah Mahotsav.
XV. 2011 : "Chakradhar Samaroh" award at the Manipuri Nritya
XVI. 2011 : Certificate of Honour offered by the Sony Entertaiment Television at the Entertainment ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega.
XVII. 2011 : Certificate of Honour offered by The Nata Sangeet Academy & Research Centre, Imphal at Pung Yeiba in the Comparative Study of Manipuri Ariba Pala and Nata Sankirtana (Anouba).
XVIII. 2011 : Certificate of Honour offered by Manipur State Kala Academy in the 4-day Festival of Nata Sankirtana.
XIX. 2011 : Certificate of Honour offered by Shamurou Sangeet Natya Bidyalay,Manipur at the 1st State Level Taal Phangnaba Festival.
XX. 2012 : Certificate of Honour offered by Prachya Nata Sankirtana Samaj,Khurai, Manipur at the Tall and RajMel 12 Phangnaba Festival.
XXI. 2012 : Certificate of Honour offered by The Thoubal District Art & Culture Development Association,Manipur at the One day Annual Cultural Festival.
XXII. 2012 : Young Talent Award 2012-2013 in the field of Nata Sankirtana Pung offered by NEZCC,Dimapur,Ministry of Culture,Govt, of India.
XXIII. 2013 : Certificate of Honour offered by Tezpur University & SPIC MACAY at Virasat Series of Manipuri Dance.
XXIV. 2013 : Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award 2013 offered by the Dalit Sahitya Academy,Manipur in the Nata Sankirtana Pung.
XXV. 2013 : Certificate of Honour offered by the Performing Artistes Centre,Khurai, Manipur in the 4 Day State Level Manipuri Classical Solo Dance Festival in the field of Pung Yeiba and Music Composer.
XXVI. 2014 ; Certificate of Honour offered by the Nata Sangeet Academy and Research Centre,Imphal at Pungyam Yeiba Festival.
XXVII. 2014 : Certificate of Honour offered by the Sarwajanik Kala Vawan in the Bashak Dhrumel Pung Yeiba.

Yumnam Bhumeshwor : Nata Sankirtana Pung Artist

PERFORMANCE IN MANIPUR:

1. 1997 : Under the guidance of present Guru Shri Mairembam Ranjit Singh, took part in the Pung Cholom Competition at Young Learners Organization by the Gulapi Nata Shankritans Academy held at the Premises of Academy (Kwakeithel) Imphal held on 15th October, 1997 and secured 2nd Position, again stood 2nd Position in the Pung Cholom Competition organized by Ranganiketan (International Center for Arts & Culture) held at the ISKCON,Temple, Imphal on 26th October,1997.
2. 1998 : Participation in the Pung Cholom Competition held on the 4th October,1998 organized by the Gulapi Nata Shankritan Academy, Imphal and secured 1st Position.
3. 2003 : Participated as Pungkok in the Shri Radha Govinda Taal Fangnaba Festival held at Kwakeitel Laishram Leikai on 21st August, 2003 organized by Kwakeitel Laishram Leikai, Nupa Holli Doll, Imphal.
4. 2004 : Participated in XII Guru Kirtana Seva Tal Phangnaba Festival held on 24th to 28th October, 2004, organized by the Guru Gulapi Nata Sankritana Academy, Imphal.
5. 2006 : Participated as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer), 1st District Level 5 days Rasa Phangnaba Festival 2006,Organize by Sarwajanik Kala Vawan held from 18th to 22nd September.
6. 2009 : Participated as Pungkok (Leading Drummer) at the Festival of Khubak Eshei Phangnaba held on 25th July organized by Manipur State Kala Academy, Imphal.
7. 2009 : Participated in Pungkok (Leading Drummer) at the Festival of LALSA PHANGNABA held on 15th December organized by Nata Sangeet Academy and Research Centre Imphal.
8. 2009 : Participated in Pung Cholom, Kartal Cholom and Holi Dhol Dholok Cholom Festival at Sangeet Kala Sangam held on 5th May 2009 organized by the Guru Gulap and Guru Kula Memorial Academy, Imphal.
9. 2009 : Participated in Dhruvamel Festival held on 14th October 2009 organized by Academy of Indigenous Music (AIM) and Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi.
10. 2009 : Participated in Rasha Uparash and Bashak Khandita Phangnaba Festival held on 1st to 5th November, 2009 sponsored by Guru N. Manao, Visiting Guru J.N.M.D.A. Imphal.
11. 2010 : Participated in International Festival of Peace and Culture (Indiglad) 2010 as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer) including 14 drummers and 64 singers held on 18th February organized by ISKON Ranganiketan, Imphal with Guru L. Lakpati Singh Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee.
12. 2010 : Participated in Festival of Ras 2010 held on 7th -11th April organized by J.N.M.D.A. Imphal as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer) in Maharas Sankirtan.
13. 2010 : Participated in Bashak Festival 2010 held on 27th August organized by Manipur State Kala Academy, Imphal as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer).
14. 2010 : Participated in Khubak Eshei Festival 2010 held on Saturday, 17th July 2010 Organized

PERFORMANCE IN MANIPUR:

1. 2010 : Participated in 17th Annual Function The Nata Sangeet Academy & Research Centre, Imphal 2010 held on 12th September 2010 as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer) in Prabhash Khanda a part of Nata Sangkirtan Seishak with A Gayatri Devi,
2. 2011 : Participated in Devi Dhruvamen Basanti Puja Mohotsav held on February, 11-13- 2011 at Kalimai Mandir Imphal organized by the Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy, Imphal and Ministry of Culture, Delhi.
3. 2011 : Participated in 1st State Level Taal Phangnaban Festival held on 15th -17th July, 2011 as Pung Yeiba organized by Sangeet Natya Vidyalay, Samurou, Imphal West with Guru M. Ranjit Singh,
4. 2011 : Participated in Comparative Study of Manipuri Ariba Pala and Nata Sangkirtan (Anouba) held on 12th September, 2011 organized by The Nata Sangeet Academy & Research Centre, Imphal as Pung Yeiba.
5. 2011 : Participated in 4 Day Festival of Nata Sangkirtana held on 12th-15th October, 2011 Organized by Manipur State Kala Academy, Imphal as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer).
6. 2012 : Participated in 2 days Festival of Classical Manipuri Solo Dance on the occasion of The 40th death anniversary of Guru Amubi Singh, held on 29th - 30th June 2012, organized by Manipur Jagoi Marup Imphal, as Pung Yeiba (accompanied) and Music Composer.
7. 2012 : Participated in Festival of Classical Manipuri Solo Dance held on 26th - 29th October 2012 organized by Manipur State Kala Academy, Imphal as Pung Yeiba (accompanied) and Music Composer.
8. 2012 : Participated in "Duet :Manipuri Nata Sankirtan & Hindustani Classical Music" held on 9th December 2012, at J.N.M.D.A. Imphal, as Pung Yeiba (accompanied) with Guru L.Lakpati Singh, Sangeet Natak Academy Awardees, and Ustad Kamal Sabri, (Sarangi),organized by,The Indrajit Memorial Cultural Institute, Imphal.
9. 2013 : Participated in 4 day State Level Manipuri Classical Solo Dance Festival held on 17th - 20" January 2013, as Pung Yeiba (accompanied) and Music Composer, organized by Performing Artistes Centre, Imphal.
10. 2014 : Participated in Tal Phangnaba Festival held on 11 march 2014,organized by J.N.M.D.A. Imphal.
11. 2014 : Participated in Sankirtan(Pung yeiba) as The DIMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION of J.N.M.D.A, Imlphal,
12. 2014 : Participated in Pung yeiba as Cholom Demonstration programmed with Guru Shamchand Singh (Guru J.N.M.D.A), 3rd day of DIMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION (J.N.M.D.A,Imphal).
13. 2015 : Participated in Maha Drumel Festival under the One year DIMOND JUBILE Celebration of J.N.M.D.A. Imphal, with renowned Gurus of Manipur held on 4th to 5th April 2015.
14. 2015 : Participated in BASAK Festival as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer) held on 15th April 2015, organized by Sarwajanik Kala Vawan Khangabok.

PERFORMANCE IN INDIA :

1. 2000 : Participation in the Pung Dhol and Dhulok Cholom led by Guru Shri Mairembam Maniton Singh in the culture progammes sponsored by the ISKCON, Manipur held at Maha Kumba Mela Allahabad, U.P. in December, 2000.
2. 2005 : Participated 50th Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan, Mumbai Saturday, 17th December,2005 with Padmashree Darsana Jhaveri and Smt. Latasana Devi.
3. 2005 : Participated in north East India Culture Festival at PRAKTIMAIDAN, New Delhi on 21st April, 2005, organized by Sanskar Bharati.
4. 2005 : Participated in Cultural Programmed on Pung Cholom and Dhol Dholuk Cholom held at Kutub Minar, Delhi sponsored by Banyan Tree, Mumbai.
5. 2006 : Participated in International Peace Festival "A Peaceful World is Possible" Dec.1- 3-2006, at Bhavan's Culture Centre, Sadabhai Road,Andheri West Mumbai.
6. 2006 : Classical Manipuri Dance Programmed at (MSSI) Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Pune Chapter with Padmashree Darsana Jhaveri.
7. 2006 : A cultural Festival on Pung Cholom With Padmashree Darsana Jhaveri (Mumbai).
8. 2007 : Took part and participated Pung Cholom Cultural Programmed on statehood day of Chhattisgarh(Raipur) held on 2nd November, 2007.
9. 2007 ; Participated at Kalamandir the Cellulaid Chapter Art Foundation as Pungkok (Leading Drummer) for Manipur Dance recital held at Tata Auditorium UXLRI Jamshedpur organized by Sangeet Natak Academi, New Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal held on 5th November 2007.
10. 2007 : Mumbai Festival held at Mumbai sponsored by Govt, of Maharastra on 1st February, 2007 with Padmashree Darsana Jhaveri.
11. 2009 : Participated in International Festival of Sacred Arts, held at 21-25 February 2009, at SRI FORD AUDITORIUM, Delhi with Guru L. Lakpati Singh, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
12. 2009 : Participated in Pungkok (Leading Drummer) for Dance Recital International Science Conference at Indian Navy,Mumbai with Padmashree Darsana Jhaveri and Latasana Devi.
13. 2009 : Participated in Pung Cholom for playing Tala with vigor's dance movement Cultural Programmed at ISKCON Auditorium Mumbai organized by ONGC India.
14. 2009 : Participated in Cultural Exchange of Basanti Pujaa Panchasi Kamalpur, Dhalai Tripura held on 1sl - 4th April 2009, sponsored by North East Joint Cultural Centre, Dimapur organized by Shree Radha Govinda Cultural Development organization Tripura and Gulapi Nata Sangkirtan Academy, Imphal.

PERFORMANCE IN INDIA :

15. 2010 : Participated in Brahan Natyanjali 2010 Festival held at 13th to 19th March Organized by Brahan Natyanjali Foundation South Zone Cultural Centre,Palace Devesthanam, Thanjavur and Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi.
16. 2010 : Participated in Festival of Performing arts in Delhi on 4-13 October, 2010 on the occasion of XIX Common Games in Dhol Dholuk Cholom.
17. 2010 : Participated in Ustad Bismillahkhan Yuva Puruskar Award distribution Ceremony 2010 at Kamani Auditorium Delhi as Pungkok Chatpa (Leading Drummer) Nata Sangkirtan with M.Meinasing Singh Awadree.
18. 2011 : Participated in Dhol Dhulop Cholom at Sony TV Reality Show (Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega) as Composer and performer held on 13 May 2011 win Case prize and Certificate.
19. 2011 : Participated in 150th Birth Anniversary of Ranbindranath Tagore held on 27th - 28th September, 2011 at NCP Mumbai as solo performer on Pung, Dhol Cholom and act at Dance Drama (Chitrangada) as role of Arjun Choreograph by Padma Shree Darshana Jhaveri.
20. 2011 : Participated in Chakraghar Samaroha 2011 held on 3rd September, organized by Govt, of Chhatisgarh and Chhattisgarh Rashan, Sangskriti Vibhak as solo performer on Pung and Dhol Cholom with Padma Shree Darshana Jhaveri.
21. 2013 : Participated in SIRTUR National Dance and Music Festival held on 4th January 2013,Programmed title Tals of India, as leading Drummer and Composer, organized by Government of Chhattisgarh (Raipur), Tourism Department produce by Banyan Tree Mumbai.
22. 2013 : Participated in Spic Macay Tejpur University Viraasat Series and upper Assam tour Assam held on 19th- 26 February 2013. as Pung Yeiba (accompanied).
23. 2014 : Participated in Festival of Music as Pung Yeiba held on 30 march Kolkata organized by Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi, with Guru Lakpati Singh.
24. 2014 : Participated in Pung yeiba as SANKIRTAN festival at Silchar (Kachar) with Guru L, Lakpati Singh, held on 4th 8th July 2014.

PERFORMANCE IN FOREIGN COUNTRY:

1. 2004 : Participated in the Pung , Dhol Dhulok Choloms led by Guru Shri Mairembam Ranjit Singh and performed to Kartal Cholom (solo) in the 7th Kala Nidhi International Dance Festival and conference form 23rd to 28th Canada. (A Century of Indian Dance - Phase -1)
2. 2004 : Also participated in Pung Cholom, Dhol Cholom and Kartal Cholom (solo) as priest led by Padmashree Darshana Jhaveri in the Dance Drama "Pattano Pradesh" or "The Queen of spades" produced by Menaka Thakkar Dance Company Canada, in the month of may 2004.
3. 2008 : Participated and took part in Krisna Culture Fest held at Jockey Club Auditorium of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, organized by Hidden Glories of India, ISKON Hong Kong on 26th and 27th January, 2008.
4. 2009 : Participated India Festival Moscow, a Cultural Exchange Programmed India and Russian Government held on 23rd August to 6th September 2009, organized by ICCR And Russian Government.
5. 2015 : Participated in Festival of Maha Sankirtan as Pungkok Chatpa held on 12th to 13th March 2015 at Bangladesh, organized by Bangladesh Bisnupriya people.

For the time being, I am working with the renowned Gurus, namely Guru M. Ranjit Singh (Manipur Sahitya Parishad Awardee), Padma shri Guru S. Thanil Singh,Guru L. Lakpati Singh (Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee) and Guru E, Chaobhal Singh (Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee) in all ritual ceremonies in nook and corner of the valley districts of Manipur and outside Manipur and moreover abroad at the best level.

Further, I am going on the research work "On the relation between Natya Shastra and Nata Sankritana" under the guidance of renowned scholar Guru Sanakhya Ibotombi Haorokcham,Former Theatre Director. Above all, also working with Padma shri Darsana Javeri.

Yumnam Bhumeshwor Singh
(Young Talent Awardee)
NEZCC,Ministry Of Culture,Govt, of India.

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