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SUMMARY:Sirkazhi Dr G.Sivachidambaram
DESCRIPTION:Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is a physician\, Carnatic music vocalist\, and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. \n\n\n\nEarly life\n\nSivachidambaram was born in Chennai. He is the son of Carnatic vocalist Sirkazhi Govindarajan. \nHe is an alumnus of Madras Medical College\, where he earned undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in internal medicine. He attended Trinity College of Music\, where he learnt classical and Carnatic music. He is the principle disciple of the great master Sangeetha Vidwan Prof. B.Krishnamurthy in the intricacies and nuances of Indian Classical music\, since childhood till date. \n\n\n\nCareer\n\nSivachidambaram recorded the song Enadharumai Raanuva Veerargaal written by former President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. His extempore rendition of the song on youth empowerment in Tamil\, written by Abdul Kalam\, during the inauguration of the Tamil Isai Sangam festival in Chennai\, was appreciated. \n\n\n\nPersonal life\n\nSivachidambaram is a physician and now works as the Dean/Special Officer at Perambalur Government Medical College\, Perambalur\, Tamil Nadu\, on promotion from his previous designation as a Professor and HOD of Medicine at his alma mater\, Madras Medical College\, as Director I/C of the Institute of Internal Medicine at MMC. \n\n\n\nAwards\n\nSivachidambaram received the Kalaimamani from the Tamil Nadu government\, Madras Music Academy Award for Best Rendering\, and Tamil Isai Vendar. In 2008\, he received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India. The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University honoured him with an honorary doctorate\, D.Sc. Honoris causa\, in appreciation of his service in the medical field as an eminent physician and teacher of medicine. He was the recipient of the prestigious “Aryabhatta Award” from Karnataka. \nSivachidambaram was awarded the title of “Isai Peraringar” from Tamil Isai Sangam in 2014. In November 2015\, he was appointed as the Dean of Perambalur Government Hospital in Tamil Nadu. \nSivachidambaram was appointed a member of the Board of Governors in Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Arts University of Tamil Nadu in 2022\, and met the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu\, M. K. Stalin\, who congratulated him. \n\n\n\nPhilanthropy\n\nSivachidambaram instituted the Isaimani Dr. Seerkazhi S. Govindarajan Memorial Foundation\, a charitable trust in memory of his father\, to serve the society at large with medical help\, scholarships\, and educational aids for the unaffordable\, apart from taking music to inaccessible areas and exposing traditional musical wealth for all in the nook and corner of the country. \nHis regular charity concerts are arranged for fundraising for schools and performances in orphanages\, senior citizens’ old age homes\, and terminal health care centres. He has been appreciated by organisations such as the Lions Club and Rotary Club with awards for his charitable contributions. Endowments created by the Isaimani Foundation at the Thiruvannamalai Ramanashramam\, Vadalur Sathyagnana Sabha\, Annamalai University\, Madurai Tamil Isai Sangam towards annadhanam feeding and youth appreciation awards.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/sirkazhi-dr-g-sivachidambaram/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 03
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SUMMARY:Cuddalore SJ Jananiy
DESCRIPTION:From the tender age of 2½\, S. J. Jananiy’s world resonated with melody. With a voice so sonorous and pure\, she could replicate any song she heard—effortlessly and instinctively. It wasn’t long before her natural gift caught the attention of those around her. At just 3½ years old\, she was introduced to Carnatic classical music\, marking the beginning of a lifelong voyage through sound and soul. \nBorn in Cuddalore\, Tamil Nadu\, Jananiy began her formal education at St. Mary’s Matriculation School. But while other children played games or chatted during breaks\, Jananiy would find herself immersed in music. Inspired by her uncle R. Sankerganesh\, a musician himself\, she began experimenting with the keyboard\, matching notes to songs she sang—a talent far beyond her years. \nJananiy’s early training in Carnatic music was under the guidance of stalwarts like Smt. Lakshmi\, Shri Chidambaram Shanmugam\, and Smt. Geetha Srinivasan. At just 5½ years old\, she delivered her first vocal concert at the Rettaipillaiyar Temple in Pudupalayam\, mesmerizing the audience. A spark had ignited\, and it burned brightly. \nRecognition followed swiftly. A performance at Madras Music Academy earned her a special prize despite being underage for the competition. She captivated crowds with light music renditions like “Kannodu Kanbathellam\,” and impressed judges at regional orchestras. Her appearance on Sun TV’s Kalai Malar program at age 7 marked the arrival of a child star. The media lovingly dubbed her “Kuttikuyil” (Little Cuckoo)\, and prestigious institutions—from Lions and Rotary Clubs to spiritual temples—showered her with honors and titles. \nAt seven\, she released her debut album Natha Oli\, singing all nine tracks with music by Mr. Kumardeva. The album garnered praise and awards\, including the title “Ezhu Vayadhu Adhisayam” from Dinamani. \nHer grandfather\, Shri S. Ramamurthi\, recognized her immense potential and facilitated her advanced training under Kalaimamani Injikudi Shri E. P. Ganesan\, grounding her further in Carnatic tradition. She began performing Pancharatna Keerthanais on keyboard—a remarkable feat for a young girl—and became a regular at prestigious events like the Thiruvaiyyaru Thyagaraja Utsavam and the Thiruvaiyaru Tamil Isai Mandram. \nBetween 1999 and 2005\, Jananiy amassed an array of accolades: Junior Citizen Award\, Child Prodigy in Music\, and the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement in Classical Music (Vocal)\, personally honored by President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam after singing “Endaro Mahanubhavulu” at Rashtrapati Bhavan. \nShe sang with legends like Dr. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam on the album Poongatru\, composed by Shri L. Vaidhyanathan with lyrics by Padma Bhushan Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu. Her voice became a fixture in local orchestras\, devotional platforms\, and cultural stages across Tamil Nadu. \nDriven by her dream of becoming a composer and multigenre artist\, she began composing at the age of 12. Her fusion concepts like Classic Waves introduced audiences to a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Albums like Silambosai\, Hit Songs on Lord Shiva\, and Classic Marvel series showcased her ability to traverse genres effortlessly. \nA top nominee in POGO’s Amazing Kid Awards and “Brain-o-Brain Wonder Kid\,” she juggled music with academic excellence\, topping in Tamil and bagging “Best Vocalist” awards year after year. She shifted to Chennai in 2006 to pursue her dream more seriously\, enrolling in Adarsh Vidyalaya and later\, Church Park\, where she composed for centenary celebrations. \nHer accolades during her teen years are almost too many to count—Young Achiever Awards\, Isai Vaani\, Bala Swarna Jwala\, and more. Her training intensified: Carnatic under Guru Shri Neyveli Santhanagopalan\, Western Classical under Mr. Augustine Paul (L.MusTCL)\, Hindustani under Shri Kuldeep Sagar\, and Keyboard under Mr. V. Giridharan. She completed her Grade 8 in Electronic Keyboard\, Theory of Music\, and Western Classical Vocal\, followed by the prestigious ATCL from Trinity College London. \nIn 2009\, she won the Rising Star title in an All-India competition judged by maestros Pt. Jasraj\, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia\, and Pt. Hariharan. This led to a Jugalbandhi with Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia at “Au Fil des Voix” in Paris—marking her international debut. \nHer academic brilliance matched her musical journey. At Queen Mary’s College\, she topped her MA in Indian Music\, winning multiple endowment and union prizes. She earned titles such as Tamizhisai Kalaimani\, Sangitha Kovidha\, and Isai Arasi\, among many others. \nHer work extended into school and church compositions—songs for Stella Maris College\, Sacred Heart Church Park\, and Luz Church events. She received the Kalai Mamani award from the Tamil Nadu Government in 2018\, further solidifying her stature. \nThe same year\, her original composition “Pudhiya Ulagam Malarattumae” won the Peace Song Awards (World Music Category\, Los Angeles)—the only Indian song to do so. Her debut international single Believe in You (2019) topped Euro Indie charts and earned a Bronze Medal at the Global Music Awards\, USA. \nFrom a little girl who could echo melodies with uncanny precision to a globally celebrated composer\, singer\, and music producer\, S. J. Jananiy’s story is one of divine gift\, tireless dedication\, and boundless creativity. She is not just a prodigy—she is a phenomenon\, blending tradition with innovation\, and sound with spirit.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/cuddalore-sj-jananiy/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 03
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SUMMARY:Mahanya Shree
DESCRIPTION:Mahanya Shree S (born July 27\, 2006) is an upcoming Indian Carnatic classical musician and vocalist from Hosur\, Tamil Nadu\, who also performs and trains in Carnatic violin. \nMusical Background & Profile \n\nBirth Date: July 27\, 2006\nTraining: Trained in violin for many years\, including under gurus such as Kalaimamani Parur M.A. Krishnaswamy\, Parur M.K. Ananthalakshmi\, and Shri Ashok Gurjale.\nPerformances: Frequently performs in Carnatic vocal and instrumental concerts across sabhas and festivals (such as Tamil Isai Vizha and Kartik Fine Arts)\, and shares classical covers\, devotional tracks\, and concert updates on her MAHANYA SHREE S YouTube Channel and Instagram. Her music is also available on platforms like Mahanya Shree Apple Music.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/mahanya-shree/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 03
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T095229Z
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SUMMARY:M. Shrikanth- violin
DESCRIPTION:Mysore Srikanth an “ A “ Grade artist of All India Radio who belongs to the Parur Violin Parampara is a senior disciple of Vidwan Sri. H.K. Narasimhamurthy of Mysore. He started learning Violin at a very young age and has undergone rigorous training for more than twenty years.\nSrikanth has been giving performances from his fifteenth year. He has gained rich experience by accompanying Top Artists like R.K.Srikantan\, Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna\, T.N.Seshagopalan\, T.V.Sankaranarayanan\, O.S.Thiagarajan\, TrichurRamachandran\, Hyderabad Brothers\, Yesudas\, K.S.Gopalakrishnan\, Rudrapatnam Brothers\, Bombay Sisters\, Sudha Raghunathan & others and received their blessings and appreciation. He has performed with great Mridangam stalwarts like Palghat Sri Raghu\, T.K.Murthy\, Guru Karaikkudi Mani\, Guruvayur Dorai\, Vellore Ramabhadran\, Umayalpuram Sivaraman\, Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam\, SrimushnamRajarao and many others. He is also performing with talented young artists like Abhishek Raghuram\, Shashank\, Gayathri Venkataraghavan \,Gayathri Girish\, Sikkil Gurucharan & others.\nSrikanth has been featured in all prestigious Music Sabhas & Organizations throughout the country. \nSrikanth\, graded artist of AIR & Doordarshan\, performs regularly for All India Radio\, Doordarshan and other T.V. Channels. He has also performed for the National Program of Music of Doordarshan. & All India Radio. He has recorded many commercial CDs & cassettes with many great artists.\nHe has won a number of prizes\, accolades and appreciation from rasikas and critics. He is a recipient of Cultural Talent Search Scholarship of Government of India and has achieved Distinction in the Senior Grade Music Examination. \nHe was adjudged as the Best Violinist by: \n1. Krishna Gana Sabha \,The Indian Fine Arts Society \,Karnataka Gana Kala Parishath\, The Music Academy The Indian Fine Arts Society Best Senior Violinist.\nSrikanth has been conferred with the title “Kala Praveena“ in Feb 2002 at Bangalore. He has been honored with the prestigious Award for talented young Musicians—-“Ananya Yuva Puraskar” for 2004 by the organization “Ananya” of Bangalore.\nSrikanth is now regularly performing with many great artists & undergoing intensive training in the intricacies of Violin playing and looking forward to Great achievement in the field of Music. \nSrikanth has traveled abroad widely to U. S. A.\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Dubai\, Singapore\, Qatar\, U.K.\, Canada & France with Rudrapatnam Brothers\, T.N.Seshagopalan\, Ranjani-Gayatri\, Malladi Brothers\, Flute.Raman\, T.V.Ramprasadh\, Bombay Jayashri\, Abhishek Raghuram\, Aruna Sairam\, Shashank & others.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/m-shrikanth-violin/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 03
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SUMMARY:Kavya Kasinathan ( Mithun Shyam)
DESCRIPTION:Kavya Kasinathan is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer and a passionate writer. She is a disciple of Natyacharya Shri Mithun Shyam of Vaishnavi Natyashala\, Bengaluru\, who himself is a disciple of the legendary Padmini Ramachandran. Kavya completed her Arangetram in June 2014 and has since given over 104 solo performances. Her performances have been noted for their maturity\, precision\, and expressive abhinaya. She holds a Masters in English Literature and Dance\, and has also achieved distinctions in Senior Dance & Vocal Music and Junior Konnakol examinations conducted by the Karnataka State Secondary Board. Beyond her performances\, Kavya contributes to the arts as a freelance writer\, penning reviews and reports for publications like Narthaki.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/kavya-kasinathan-mithun-shyam/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 03
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20261103T095046Z
CREATED:20261029T002229Z
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SUMMARY:Surya  Ravi (USA- Guru. Apoorva Jayaraman)
DESCRIPTION:Surya Ravi is a Bharatanatyam dancer based in Dallas\, Texas\, who has been recognized for her innovative contributions to the art form. In 2016\, she was an IndianRaga Fellow\, participating in productions that included interpreting Maya Angelou’s ‘Still I Rise’ through Bharatanatyam and a team choreography of Alarippu in an EDM style. Ravi has expressed her enthusiasm for dance and the collaborative environment fostered by the IndianRaga Fellowship. Beyond her artistic pursuits\, she also maintains a full-time career as a healthcare consultant. Her performance credits include a Bharatanatyam presentation at the Smaran Dance Festival in 2018. Additionally\, Surya Ravi was featured as a dance talent in the production “Amugdha Malyada\,” performing alongside Leema David\, Vaishnavi Rajagopalan\, and Ramitha Manjunath. She has also served as an IndianRaga Ambassador for Classical music\, contributing to their productions by recording music videos.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/surya-ravi-usa-guru-apoorva-jayaraman/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 03
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T203000
DTSTAMP:20261103T095023Z
CREATED:20261029T001707Z
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SUMMARY:Kannan Balakrishnan- Veena Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Kannan Balakrishnan (born 26 June 1964) is a classical musician and veena exponent from Chennai\, India\, in the Carnatic Music genre. He is also a vocalist and exponent of the instruments Mridangam\, Suddha Madhalam and the Ganjira. He is also known his work in promoting the Veena and the annual ten-day Veena festival organized in Chennai. \n\n\n\nEarly days and personal life\n\nHe is the disciple of Vidushi Vasantha Krishnamoorthy and Vid. R. Pichumani Iyer. He later trained for advanced raaga rendition under veena maestro Dr S. Balachander. \nKannan comes from a family that has a rich art and cultural heritage. He is the nephew of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam\, the danseuse and research scholar. His father V. Balakrishnan is a noted film maker of documentaries. His mother Shyamala Balakrishnan was a classical music singer. His paternal grandfather Director K. Subrahmanyam was a veteran pioneer in Tamil films in the 1930s. \nHe has performed for many Yuva Utsavs conducted by Sangeet Natak Akademi (New Delhi) at Chennai and Bhubaneswar. \n\n\n\nCareer\n\nHe is a prolific exponent of the veena. He is also a vocalist and exponent of the instruments Mridangam\, Suddha Madhalam and the Ganjira. \nHe has toured for performances globally across Canada\, USA\, UK\, Dubai\, Kuwait\, Malaysia\, Singapore and Japan. He has also toured the Soviet Union in the year In 1987\, on invitation from the Government of India for the Festival of India in the USSR. \n\n\nAccompanist\n\nHe has been accompanist on the Veena\, Vocal and other instruments for Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam’s dance concerts. He has toured numerous countries including Portugal\, Sri Lanka\, Greece\, Spain\, Indonesia\, Austria\, Switzerland\, France\, Thailand\, Mauritius\, Bahrain\, Qatar\, Abu Dhabi\, Muscat and many other for these performances. \n\n\n\nVeena festival\n\nHe actively promotes the cause of the divine instrument veena through various forums and activities. He organizes the annual ten day Veena festival in Chennai with support from Narada Gana Sabha. \n\n\n\nOther contributions\n\nHe was the founder president of the Youth Association for Carnatic Music (YACM) that was established in 1985.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/kannan-balakrishnan-veena-ensemble/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 02
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T190000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094953Z
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SUMMARY:Shreya Devnath
DESCRIPTION:Shreya Devnath is a South Indian Classical (Carnatic) violinist. A student of the legendary Indian violin maestro Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman\, she strives to be a worthy representative of this prestigious school of music. She is a well-established solo violinist\, who has earned much appreciation for her distinctive music. \nInstrumental Outfits and Collaborations \n​Shreya presents diverse instrumental collaborations. She curates\, performs and tours with various instrumental outfits like “A Carnatic Quartet”\, a Classical ensemble featuring Violin\, Nagaswaram\, Mridangam and Thavil\, “The Blue Trio”\, a fusion music trio featuring the electric violin\, Mridangam and Multi percussion and Keyboard\,“AAVAAM | we two”\, a classical duet with Indian percussionist Praveen Sparsh\, as well as “Band Cooum”\, an experimental collaboration bringing together the folk\, classical and electronic music soundscapes of the city of Chennai\, India. She has also presented “A Carnatic Quartet – alternate dimensions” – a coming together of classical\, folk and electronic music\, as well as “Villupaatu cutcheri” – a collaboration of artistes from Villupaatu\, Tamilnadu’s traditional folk art form and Carnatic music. Her other collaborative ventures also include Violin- Chitravina duets\, Violin-Flute duets\, Violin-Sitar duets and a collaboration with Tabla Virtuoso Ms. Anuradha Pal in the prestigious Chakradhar Samaroh Festival in Raigarh. \nAwards and Recognition \nRecognition has also come in the form of awards and titles awarded by prestigious organisations of South Indian Classical music like the ‘Isai Peroli’\, ’Bharat Ratna Dr. MS Subbulakshmi Fellowship’\, ‘Dr. Chitra Narayanaswamy Centenary Trust Award’\, ‘Parur Sundaram Iyer Award’\, ‘Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Award for Youth Excellence’\, ’Yuva Kala Bharathi’\, ‘Nada Ratna’\, ‘Visesha Pratibha Puraskaram’ ‘RMKV Award of Excellence’\, ‘Best Performer Award’\, ‘Yuva Shakthi Youth Achiever Award’\, ‘Best Violinist’\, ‘Best Instrumental Artiste’\, ‘Outstanding Woman Achiever’\, ‘Ministry of Culture Scholarship for Young Artistes’ amongst others. \nAcademic Qualification and Other Interests \nShreya holds a Masters Degree in Economics. She is a gold medalist with a brilliant academic record. She is also a talented painter\, poet and a short story writer. She was awarded the RK Narayan Award for Creative Talent and her work of fiction was chosen by famed author Ruskin Bond\, for publication in a collection of short stories. \nHowever\, her interest in other art forms aside\, she remains deeply passionate about music. Her music is characterised by substance and freshness with paramount importance given to aesthetics. It is music for the mind and soul\, a journey for the artiste and the audience.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/shreya-devnath/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 02
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094924Z
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SUMMARY:Lakshmi Parthasarathy Athreya-Aprameya Padmanabha(Dance drama)
DESCRIPTION:A disciple of Guru Smt. Chitra Visweswaran at the Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts\, Chennai\, Lakshmi has trained in Bharatanatyam for more than forty years. \nShe has performed at The Music Academy\, Kalakshetra\, the NCPA and NMACC in Mumbai\, and the India International Centre in New Delhi. Her work has travelled to the United States\, Australia\, the Gulf\, East Africa\, Sri Lanka\, Japan and across Europe. \nHer thematic productions build contemporary narratives on the foundations of the classical tradition. Trained as an architect at CEPT\, Ahmedabad\, she brings a feel for space and geometry to her choreography.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/lakshmi-parthasarathy-athreya-aprameya-padmanabhadance-drama/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 02
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T160000
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SUMMARY:Mahathi Kannan (Guru Padma Subrahmanyam)
DESCRIPTION:Mahathi Kannan is a bharatanatyam dancer. She is a disciple of Padma Subramanyam. She is a granddaughter of Uma Sriram\, who comes from an illustrious line of dancers.\nWe are both dancers and relate to each other very easily\, says Mahati with a smile. She means everything to me she is not only my grandmother but my guru as well. Uma adds indulgently\, My bond with Mahati is one of grandmother and teacher. The guru-sishya relationship is a very special bond as is the one between a grandparent and grandchild. For me\, it’s double the joy Mahati was destined to learn classical dance from the day she was born. It also helped at mealtimes\, a trying ritual for most kids! When she was a child\, I used to feed her while showing videos of our guru’s dance\, recalls the 66 year-old. The food went down without a fuss! She used to start dancing and enjoy the whole thing. She quickly adds that Mahati receives no special treatment in class. In fact\, coming from this family\, we are quite strict with her as expectations are higher. It is a sheer joy to watch her dancing. Those information is from an article.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/mahathi-kannan-guru-padma-subrahmanyam/
LOCATION:Tamilnadu
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 02
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T131500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094806Z
CREATED:20261029T001359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094806Z
UID:51-1795180500-1795186800@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Vignesh Shankar-Carnatic Guitar
DESCRIPTION:Vignesh Shankar is a guitarist and plays the traditional South Indian Carnatic classical music as well as Jazz and Contemporary music. Born and raised in Chennai\, India\, Vignesh has built a reputation as a distinctive voice on the guitar\, bringing depth\, nuance\, and cross-cultural fluency to every performance. \nA regular performer in Chennai’s prestigious Margazhi music season\, Vignesh has graced the stages of renowned sabhas earning recognition among the most discerning audiences in the Carnatic world. His performance career spans India\, the United States\, Europe\, and New Zealand\, where he has led his own ensembles and collaborated with leading classical and jazz musicians alike. \nVignesh has released two Carnatic guitar albums — Soulful Strings (2021) and Bagayanayya (2022) — both recorded in Chennai with some of the most respected musicians in the Carnatic tradition. The albums reflect his deep commitment to the music while showcasing his singular voice as a guitarist within it. \nOn the jazz side\, Vignesh is equally at home. His collaborations with internationally recognized jazz musicians have allowed him to weave together diverse musical influences\, and his original compositions reflect a rare fluency in both idioms. In 2024\, he was honored with the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award by the Presser Foundation\, in recognition of his excellence in jazz studies. During his undergraduate years\, Vignesh held the guitar chair in the jazz ensemble through numerous performances and festivals. He has also shared the stage with renowned artists including percussionist Vikku Vinayakaram\, Latin jazz musician Jose Valentino\, and violinist Indradeep Ghosh\, among others. \nVignesh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a  Master of Music in Improvisation from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor\, where he has also been a funded researcher — his work on the “Applications of South Indian Carnatic music in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation” has been supported by the University of Michigan’s World Performance Studies program. As an educator\, Vignesh has taught Carnatic and jazz guitar to many students\, mentoring them in both traditions.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/vignesh-shankar-carnatic-guitar/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 02
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261120T130000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094732Z
CREATED:20261029T001253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094732Z
UID:49-1795176000-1795179600@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Ritvik Rao Vaddi
DESCRIPTION:Carnatic vocalist who performs at Chennai sabhas and also sings light and semi-classical songs in Tamil\, Telugu\, Hindi and Kannada. He completed a diploma in audio engineering at A. R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in Chennai. He is the son of theatre artist and dancer Y. G. Madhuvanthi and the grandson of actor Y. Gee. Mahendra.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/ritvik-rao-vaddi/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 02
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20261106T054509Z
CREATED:20261028T231507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T054509Z
UID:12-1795114800-1795120200@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Inauguration
DESCRIPTION:Inauguration – Hon’ble Shri M.K. Narayanan\nFormer NSA and Governor of W.Bengal Presides
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/inauguration/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T171500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T183000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094654Z
CREATED:20261028T232419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094654Z
UID:27-1795108500-1795113000@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Narthaki Nataraj (PADMA Shri awardee)
DESCRIPTION:Narthaki is a disciple of Tanjore Shri K P Kittappa Pillai\, who was a direct descendant of the Tanjore Quartet brothers (considered the fathers of Bharatanatyam). She learnt and practiced under him in Gurukul (Full time residential) for 14 years and specialized in the Tanjore style Nayaki Bhava tradition. She also trained under him on rare compositions as was practiced in ancient Tamil Temples. \nNarthaki believes in maintaining and propagating the pristine purity of the Nayaki Bhava tradition. In that process\, she has been able to elevate audiences to a higher plane. Many audiences have been moved to tears and some have reported divine experiences during her shows. \nHer stoic courage and steadfast determination in the face of societal hurdles as a member of the third gender\, have added more inspiration and expression to her Jeevathma’s pursuit of Paramathma (God). \nShe has performed at all leading festivals in India\, USA\, UK and Europe. She recently received Padma Shri from the Government of India\, the SNA Puraskar Award from The President of India and a Senior Fellowship from Dept. of Culture\, Govt. Of India. She was bestowed with a honorary doctorate by Periyar Maniammai University. For the first time in India\, a school text book (11th Standard – Tamilnadu) features her life story. \nAs a mark of her devotion to the divine dancer Lord Shiva\, she has named her institution “Velliyambalam School of Dance”. Here\, along with her friend Ms Sakthi Bhaskar\, she trains many Indian and foreign students on the traditional repertoire as handed down to her by her guru.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/narthaki-nataraj-padma-shri-awardee/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094603Z
CREATED:20261028T232128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094603Z
UID:25-1795104000-1795107600@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Karuna Sagari (Malavika Sarukkai)
DESCRIPTION:The inheritor of a rich oral-matrilineal legacy in poetry and music\, Karuna Sagari received rigorous\, in-depth instruction in bhakti spiritualism\, poetics\, and performance from her grandmother\, Smt. Swarna Somasundaram\, an esteemed scholar of classical and medieval Tamil literature. She has been immersed since childhood in a centuries-old devotional corpus\, and the medieval bhakti traditions of Tevaram\, Tiruvasagam\, and Tiruppugazh.  \nKaruna has performed widely in ensemble and solo productions at prestigious venues in India and abroad. Through her journey as a performer\, she has collaborated with individuals from diverse fields such as textiles\, molecular biology\, astrophysics\, etc. Her talent in choreography has been recognized by many stalwarts in the field. Her works might draw a poem from before two millennia and employ an art form that is handed down over a few centuries while keeping the message contemporary\, alive and relevant. \nAlongside her accomplishments as a dancer and choreographer\, Karuna regularly writes for magazines such as Sruti (a premier monthly on the performing arts of India) and The Trinity Mirror Newspaper. She volunteers at several not-for-profit organizations and aims to contribute to society through her art.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/karuna-sagari-malavika-sarukkai/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094514Z
CREATED:20261028T232056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094514Z
UID:23-1795100400-1795104000@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Sharmada Vishwanath (Chitra Visweswaran)
DESCRIPTION:Sharmada Vishwanath\, is a dedicated Bharatanatyam artiste known for her artistry\, discipline\, and unwavering commitment to the classical tradition. \nOver the years\, she has earned recognition through several prestigious accolades\, including the Guru Swamimalai Rajarathnam Endowment Prize from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha (2016)\, the Yuva Kala Bharathi award (2023)\, and the Yuva Kanaka Prathibha award (2024)\, among numerous other honours that reflect her artistic excellence. \nSharmada has performed extensively across India and internationally\, both as a solo artiste and as a member of the Chidambaram Dance Company\, the professional performing repertory of the Chidambaram Academy of Performing Arts. Her performances are marked by technical precision\, expressive depth\, and a profound respect for the Bharatanatyam tradition. \nMost recently\, Sharmada has been conferred the prestigious “B” Grade by Doordarshan\, a testament to her growing stature and contribution to the field of Indian classical dance.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/sharmada-vishwanath-chitra-visweswaran/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094430Z
CREATED:20261028T232003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094430Z
UID:21-1795096800-1795100400@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Rukshikaa Elankumaran (Priyadarshini Govind)
DESCRIPTION:Rukshikaa Elankumaran is a sincere and passionate Bharatanatyam artist whose dance journey began in Australia at the age of three under the tutelage of her mother\, Guru Smt. Meena Elankumaran. She completed her arangetram at the age of eight in 2007\, performing alongside her brothers. Rukshikaa is currently a disciple of Guru Smt. Priyadarsini Govind\, whose nuanced approach to abhinaya and traditional repertoire has profoundly shaped her artistic sensibilities. \nShe has performed on numerous prestigious platforms\, including Brahma Gana Sabha\, Indian Fine Arts\, Mylapore Fine Arts\, Karthik Fine Arts\, Parthasarathy Swami Sabha\, Krishna Gana Sabha (Illamayil Thiramai series)\, Nadaneeranjanam (Tirupati)\, and the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival (USA). Most recently\, Rukshikaa toured as a core ensemble dancer in Priyadarsini Govind’s acclaimed production “YAVANIKA\,” performing across 12 cities in the USA and India. Her nascent choreographic explorations include ‘Amma\,’ commissioned by Multicultural Arts Victoria and staged at the Sangam Festival\, Melbourne\, and ‘The Pursuit of Happiness\,’ commissioned by the Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC). She has also staged her Carnatic vocal Arangetram under Guru Sri Palghat T.R. Rajaram. \nBeyond her artistic pursuits\, Rukshikaa is also a psychologist\, completing her Doctor of Psychology (Sport/Exercise specialisation) and exploring the intersection of Bharatanatyam and psychological well-being. Her family is deeply involved in Indian classical arts\, with her mother\, Guru Smt. Meena Elankumaran\, being a certified Bharatanatyam Guru\, and her brothers also being Bharatanatyam dancers and musicians.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/rukshikaa-elankumaran-priyadarshini-govind/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094141Z
CREATED:20261028T231924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094141Z
UID:19-1795093200-1795096800@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Lakshmi Priya (Shijit Nambiar)
DESCRIPTION:Lakshmi Priya (also known as Lakshmi Akkal) is an Indian classical Bharatanatyam dancer who trains and performs under the mentorship of the renowned dancer\, choreographer\, and former Kalakshetra faculty member\, Shijith Nambiar.\nShe is prominently known for being a featured ensemble dancer in major productions conceptualized and choreographed by Shijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon through their academy\, Samradhya.\n\n\nKey Highlights\n \n\n\n\nMajor Performances: She performed as one of the lead dancers in RADHA – The Epitome of Devotion\, a major collaborative dance-musical that premiered in Chennai alongside bansuri maestro Pandit Pravin Godkhindi.\n\n \n\n\n\nSolo Milestones: She celebrated her Samarpanam (solo dance presentation) under the guidance of her gurus\, featuring Nattuvangam by Shri Shijith Nambiar.\n\n \n\n\n\nArtistic Circle: She frequently shares the stage and collaborates within the Samradhya ensemble alongside other classical dancers like Simran Sivakumar\, Sreelakshmi\, Neya\, and Bhadra.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/lakshmi-priya-shijit-nambiar/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20261103T094042Z
CREATED:20261028T231809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T094042Z
UID:17-1795089600-1795093200@trinityfestindia.net
SUMMARY:Manasa Vijaychender ( Vidhya Subramaniam)
DESCRIPTION:Rukshikaa Elankumaran is a sincere and passionate Bharatanatyam artist whose dance journey began in Australia at the age of three under the tutelage of her mother\, Guru Smt. Meena Elankumaran. She completed her arangetram at the age of eight in 2007\, performing alongside her brothers. Rukshikaa is currently a disciple of Guru Smt. Priyadarsini Govind\, whose nuanced approach to abhinaya and traditional repertoire has profoundly shaped her artistic sensibilities. \nShe has performed on numerous prestigious platforms\, including Brahma Gana Sabha\, Indian Fine Arts\, Mylapore Fine Arts\, Karthik Fine Arts\, Parthasarathy Swami Sabha\, Krishna Gana Sabha (Illamayil Thiramai series)\, Nadaneeranjanam (Tirupati)\, and the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival (USA). Most recently\, Rukshikaa toured as a core ensemble dancer in Priyadarsini Govind’s acclaimed production “YAVANIKA\,” performing across 12 cities in the USA and India. Her nascent choreographic explorations include ‘Amma\,’ commissioned by Multicultural Arts Victoria and staged at the Sangam Festival\, Melbourne\, and ‘The Pursuit of Happiness\,’ commissioned by the Indian Performing Arts Convention (IPAC). She has also staged her Carnatic vocal Arangetram under Guru Sri Palghat T.R. Rajaram. \nBeyond her artistic pursuits\, Rukshikaa is also a psychologist\, completing her Doctor of Psychology (Sport/Exercise specialisation) and exploring the intersection of Bharatanatyam and psychological well-being. Her family is deeply involved in Indian classical arts\, with her mother\, Guru Smt. Meena Elankumaran\, being a certified Bharatanatyam Guru\, and her brothers also being Bharatanatyam dancers and musicians.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/manasa-vijaychender-vidhya-subramaniam/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 01
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