‘I have many duties in Isai Maiyam, all equally important. But working with the kids I like best!’ ~ Sagadevan Trustee Isai Maiyam - Manager Art School - Guitar teacher Saga (1986) is trustee and managaer of the Artschool. He is married to Punitha and father of two children. He has been part of Isai Maiyam since he was 15. It all started when, as a young boy, he returned some items that his parents had borrowed for a program. When he arrived, Ivar was giving a guitar lesson, and Saga was immediately captivated—he knew this was what he wanted to do. Gathering all his courage, he asked Ivar if he could take guitar lessons too. Ivar agreed, and that was the beginning of a lifelong connection with the foundation. Saga first studied with Ivar before advancing to lessons with Krishna from Auroville’s Solitude Farm. For years, he moved between Isai Maiyam and Solitude Farm, working at Isai Maiyam’s children’s home, Ananda Special School, and also working on Solitude farm. At the same time, he dedicated himself to studying guitar intensively and eventually earned his diploma as a music teacher. Today, Saga is actively involved with the day to day happenings of Isai Mayam as trustee of the foundation. He helps with paperwork, teaches music at the Art School and also at Auroville’s International School. 16
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