Thamizh Naalvar – Compiled by Mohini Krishnan

1) Sambandhar also known as Thirugnana Sambandhar was born to Bhagavathiyar and Sivapada Hridayar in Sirkazhi. He was a child prodigy of the “Thevara Moovar”, belongs to the 7th century A.D. He was better known as “TAALA VENDHAN” (the unparalleled King of Rhythm). When he was around three years Read more [...]

Ragas of the Morning by Tarun Jasani

Ragas of the Morning by Tarun Jasani “One who sings knowing the proper time remains happy. By singing ragas at the wrong time one ill-treats them. Listening to them, one becomes impoverished and sees the length of one’s life reduced.”  (Sangita-makaranda, I, 23-24) If the true meaning of self-knowledge Read more [...]

Daasar Padas – An Exploration – Day 2

TV. Ramprasadh, an authority in Daasar Padas, shared with participants, a collection of unique Daasar Padas and delved into the approach and technique of handling such compositions. The workshop also included a yoga class for musicians by Renjith Babu, and meditation by Shilpa Pandit. Read more [...]

Daasar Padas – An Exploration – Day 1

TV. Ramprasadh, an authority in Daasar Padas, shared with participants, a collection of unique Daasar Padas and delved into the approach and technique of handling such compositions. The workshop also included a yoga class for musicians by Renjith Babu, and meditation by Shilpa Pandit. Read more [...]

Demystifying Abhinaya Workshop Pics – Day 3

Day 3 of the workshop was a continuation of the previous day with the items for each batch being further explored. Read more [...]

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