Inauguration and Honouring of Art Patrons Dr. M. S. Bhaskar and C. R. Himamshu by Prof. R. Visweswarn at 6 pm on 12th Thursday, March 2020. President Sridhara Raj Urs Presided. It was followed by Hindustani Vocal Music by Dr Dr. M. S. Bhaskar. Accompanying Artists were Pandith Veera Bhadraiah Hiremath on Harmonium and Pandith Ramesh Dannur on Tabala.

Vocal Music by Sangeetha Vidyanidhi Dr. Vidya Bhushana on Saturday 14th, March 2020. Accompaying artists were Vid.H. K. N. Murthy on Violin, Vid. H. L. Shivashankara Swamy on Mridanga and Vid. M. R. Manjunath on Ghatam.

Sangeetha vidyanidhi Dr.Vidya Bhushan is a vocalist from Karnataka. He sings devotional songs, chiefly Haridasa compositions,[1] and carnatic classical music. He has many albums to his credit, mainly devotional songs in Kannada, Tulu. He has given concerts all over the world. His first album was titled "Dasara Padagalu" and the 100th titled "Tanu Ninnadu Jivana Ninnadu". Performing for more than 20 years, he has travelled to many countries including a tour across the United States in 1999.,[2] He was honoured with the title of Sangeetha Vidya Nidhi in 1994. He was also honoured with Doctorate by Hampi University.

He continues his activities in music, and the spread of devotion and service to the community through "Bhakti Bharathi Prathistana", a trust in which he is the founder trustee. This trust conducts musical programs to commemorate Shri Purandara Dasara Aradhana and other events. Presently, he is constructing "Purandarashrama" in Bangalore.

He is a native of Dakshina Kannada district. He lives with his wife and two children in Bangalore. He was the pontiff of Subrahmanya Matha, before becoming a full-time singer.

Dr. M. A. Jyothi’s concert at 10 am on Sunday 15th, March 2020, on the occasion of Thyagaraja and Purandara Radhana Mahotsava. Accompanying artists were Vid. Keshav on Violin, Vid P. S. Sridhar on Mridanga and S. Manjunath on Ghatam. Ghosti Gayana preceded this programme at 9.30 am.

Jyothiis a seasoned musician, trained in Carnatic vocal. She was initiated into music by her mother Smt. Neeraja Achuta Rao.

Performances

Jyothi has given Karnatak music performances in several organisations in London, Switzerland, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Trissur, Bangalore and Mysore. She has also performed for All India Radio and Television. Jyothi is noted for her mellifluous voice and clear diction, and rendering with ease both traditional classical and lighter pieces.

Jyothi learnt the joy of vocal music from Vid. Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar of Mysore. Later,Guru Vid. Neela Ramagopal, Bangalore, expanded her horizons greatly and continues to inspire her with her energy and dedication. Her aesthetic sensibilities refined greatly when she came under the tutelage of violin maestro Guru Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman.
Jyothi is also a competent violinist and dedicates her time to teaching.

Three Programmes were sponsored by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Srikrishna Seva Samithi Trust, Sri Mohan raj urs, Smt.Bharathi Sridhara Raj urs, Smt Ranjani Koushik, Smt Renuka Devi and Smt.Nalini chander

Karthik Hebbar was initiated into classical music by his mother Smt.Vidya Hebbar. He then blossomed into a refined musician under the tutelage and guidance of the acclaimed and much sought after musician Ganakalabhushana Vid. Guru. R. K. Padmanabha. Karthik is one of the foremost torch bearers of the RKP School of music.

Apart from the tutelage under that renowned Guru he has also achieved insights into music through various other means. Karthik completed his Graduation in Classical Music from Bangalore University. He has also attended many music training workshops and has had the opportunity to interact and learn personally from the likes of Sangeetha Kalanidhi R K Shrikantan and other stalwarts of classical music. Karthik also trained under the renowned musician Sangeetha Kalaacharya P S Narayanaswamy during his stay in Chennai for a brief period.

He is widely traveled and performs regularly. Karthik has performed at most of the prestigious sabhas in India. Vaadiraja Kalabhavana, Gaayana Samaaja, Raama seva mandali, Fort high school, Parthasarathy Sabha, Chennai, SRS music association Chennai, Shanmukhananda sangeetha sabha Mumbai, Mysore Association Mumbai, to name a few. He continues to travel the length and breadth of the country.

Profile of Vrinda Acharya:

Vrinda has been recognised as one of the best Karnatic vocalists of Karnataka. Emphasis on bhava and clarity of sahitya, adherence to classical authenticity, eye for intricate nuances, wide repertoire and enthusiastic rendering of kritis are her special attributes which, coupled with a rich mellifluous voice, have groomed her into a proficient performer representing a purely classical school of music. Vrinda's musical aptitute was noticed at a very young age, when she would impress many musicians with her innate flair for singing, and get their appreciation and blessings. She had her initial training in Karnatic Vocal Music from Vid. Shaila Subramanyam. She then came under the tutelage of Sangeetha Kalarathna Karnataka Kalashri Vid. NEELA RAMGOPAL. She also receives guidance from her husband Mridangam Maestro Vid. ARJUN KUMAR. Awards  ‘ANANYA YUVA PURASKARA’ and ‘VID. ALATHUR SRINIVASA IYER MEMORIAL AWARD’ by• Ananya, Malleshwaram for the year 2015 ‘BEST VOCALIST’ and ‘SMT. D.N.PARVATHAMMA MEMORIAL AWARD’ in the• ‘NADAKISHOROTSAVA – Youth Music Festival’ conducted by Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysore for the year 2008. ‘ARYABHATA AWARD’ for the year 2005.• ‘BEST VOCALIST’ and ‘PRATIBHA PRASHASTI’ by Sri Nadajyothi Thyagaraja Swami Bhajana Sabha,• Malleshwaram for the year 2004.

Maharajpuram Ramachandran: Maharajapuram Ramachandran, son and senior disciple of celebrated musician Maharajapuram Santhanam, has successfully inherited the latter’s style whilst preserving his originality in presentation. This was clearly visible in his impressive vocal recital at Palghat Fine Arts Society, Palakkad.

Gifted with a reverberating voice and a good sahithya sense, he sustained a lively tempo throughout. He began emphatically with the famous Kanada raga varnam ‘Neranammithinayya’ of Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar in Ada talam and followed it up with a spirited rendition of ‘Abhishta Varada’ in Hamsadhwani. His skill in moving effortlessly in the upper octave was perceived in the niraval and swaraprastharas in the kriti ‘Paripalaya’ (Pantuvarali-Swati Tirunal).The delectable flow of sangatis in the enunciation of Reethigowla was sweet to the ears.

He demonstrated the beauty of the raga further, in his marvellous portrayal of the Tyagaraja kriti ‘Nannuvidichi’ – a favourite of his illustrious father. As an added bonus, he rendered another popular song ‘Guruvayurappane’ in the same raga, composed by Ambujam Krishna.

The centre piece of the concert was an outstanding alapana of Kalyani. Delineating the raga elaborately with subtle gamakas and akaaras, he depicted its classical texture.

The rarely heard kriti of Tyagaraja, ‘Endhuko nee manasu’, was an ideal choice.

After an absorbing niraval at the phrase ‘Thyagaraja hridaya’ in the charanam, he went through an elongated array of swara patterns weaving all possible combinations.

The moving kriti ‘Pariyaachakama’ (Vanaspathi-Tyagaraja) yet another favourite of Santhanam, was soaked in devotion.

The above review of Ramachandrans Music concert gives an insight in to the artist's profile,

Rohini used to sing at a very tender age and participated in 'makkala karyakrama' (children's programme) in All India Radio at the age of Six. Very successful in interschool and inter-college competition and won best outgoing student award most of the years. Had Karnataka classical training under Smt. Lakshmi and later sugama sangeetha under renowned artist Smt. H. R. Leelavathy for over 12 years.[2] Has been trained in Hindustani classical music under Smt. Kushala Jagannath. She is an A-grade artist of AIR.

Graduated from Mysore Medical College. Married to very supportive Sri. M. S. Ram Mohan, Director in a Multinational company. Daughter Miss. Surabhi Mohan, Engineer and Singer and Son Mr. Sourabha Ram mohan,a C.A. in the making.

Has performed under almost all the important banners in Karnataka covering most of the districts. She has also performed in Bombay, Delhi and Coimbatore.

During 1979-80 sponsored by the Department of Information and broadcasting has given programs all over Karnataka educating people on family planning. She is an A-gradeartist of AIR.She has Performed in Vishwakannada sammelana held in Manchester, UK – 1988 AKKA sammelana, Baltimore – 2006;Kaveri Kannada sangha, Tanzania - 2013Kannada sangha in Singapore – 2014 and Samskruthi Indo-Japan cultural exchange, Tokyo - 2015.[3]

Surekha Hegde is a proffesional singer Studied at Dr A.V. Baliga College, Kumta and lives in Bangalore. One of the memorable KUVEMPU GEETH GAYAN programs at PHALA-PUSHPA PRADARSHANA VEDIKE, LALBHAG, BANGALORE. She is a A grade artist of All India Radioand Dooradarshan.Also popular siger of Marati Abungs. Dhanush Jagadish;Hails from Mandya. Heis a BE Grduate,studying MBA ion Bangalore. He is “ Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” Season 13 participant. He has participated in Reality Shows and has sung for films.He is popular singer with Bright future She has Performed in Vishwakannada sammelana held in Manchester, UK – 1988 AKKA sammelana, Baltimore – 2006;Kaveri Kannada sangha, Tanzania - 2013Kannada sangha in Singapore – 2014 and Samskruthi Indo-Japan cultural exchange, Tokyo - 2015.[3]

(l to R)Smt.Madhuri Thathachari, Managing Trustee, Bhramar Trust, Smt.Rama Bennur,Guest of Honour, Sri G.T.Diwakara Rao,who Honoured Vid.Harish Pandav (sitting )Sri Ananta Vardan,Chief Guest, Sri B.S.Sridhara Raj Urs, President ,S.K.G.Sabha, Srinivasan,Trustee, Bhramar Trust

Chief Guest Jagannath Shenoy, Managing Trustee, Magalore Ganesha Beedi Works, is seen lighting the Traditional Lamp along with vocalist Pattabhi Ram Pandith and president of the Sabha Sridhara Raj Urs (first to light the lamp) to inaugurate the celebrations.Then they did Pushpa Namana to Portrait of Maharaja Chamarajendra wadiyar x.

Secretary, Mahesh introduced Sri Jagannath Shenoy recalling his magnanimous donations to various causes. Then he was felicitated by President with Shawl, Garland and Fruit Bowl.

Jagannath Shenoy, speaking on the occasion, said that every one capable of donating should earmark 10% of their earnings for worthy causes. Because of the selfleless services of Maharajas of Mysore, people remember them with love and gratitude. Mysore is a Tourist centre because of Mysore Palace,Brindavan Gardens,Sri Chamarajendra wadiyar Zoo,Jagamohana Art Gyalary, ....He also explained how Kamakshi Hospital is helping the poor and Middle class by charging very less. Then president requested the audience to support the sabha by sponsoring Programmes.

Then followed Vocal music by Pattabhi Ram Pandit accompanied by Vidhushi Charulatha Ramanujam on Violin and Vidwan Arjun Kumar on Mridanga. It lasted up to 9.15 pm. Miss Namratha Jois rendered Invocation for commencement of the Programme.

Thyagaraja and Purandara Dasara Aradhana Mohatsava on 27th Saturday and Maharaja Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar X Jayanthi on Sunday 28th Feb.

Srikrishna Gana sabha in association with Sri Krishna Seva Samithi Chartable Trust and Dept. of Kannada and Culture, had organized Aradhana Mahotsava on Sautarday at 5.30.pm. It was followed by music Programme by Vidhusui Rajalakshmi Sridhar. Accompanying Artists were Vid.Thandava Murty on Violin and Vid.G.S.Kumar Mridanga

Birth Day Celebrations of Sri Chamarajendra WadiyarX were held on Sunday 28th Feb.for the first time by the Sabha and the Sabha has decided to hold it henceforward every year. An endowment has been established for the purpose. Donate Liberally.

Sri M. Jagannath shenoy, Managing Trustee, Mangalore Ganesha Beedi Works, Mysore, inaugurated the Portrait of Maharaja by doing Pushparchane at 6.00 pm. It was followed by a grand Music Concert by Vid.Pattabhiram Pundith accompanied by Vidhushi Charulatha Ramanujam on Violin and Vidwan Arjunkumar on Mridanga.

Well-known Chartered Accountant A.Viswanath of Gokulam unveiled the Portrait of Piteelu T.Chowdaiah.

Accompanying Artists were Vid.Thumkur B.Ravishankar on Mridanga and Vid. Giridhar Udupa on Ghatam

Piteel Choudaiah: The name Chowdaiah and the violin were synonymous with each other. With Bidaram Krishnappa's encouragement, courage and mastery, Chowdaiah, earned fame, affection and respect from all his great contemporaries. All musicians desired to have him as their violin accompanist. It is said that the brilliant vocalist G. N. Balasubramaniam would request sabha secretaries, who wanted to arrange his concert, that they should talk to Chowdaiah first to make sure he was available to accompany on violin. By devoted practice, application, grit and learning, Chowdiah rose to Himalayan heights in the world of Carnatic music. Chowdiah founded the Ayyanar College of Music, in Mysore, to fulfill his guru Bidaram Krishnappa's dream of opening an institution of learning and advanced studies in music at " Prasanna Seetha Rama Mandira". Mr. K. Puttu Rao, a senior advocate of the city, was the secretary of Bidaram Krishnappa's Prasanna Seetha Rama Mandiram at that time, and he offered all the necessary support to set up the institution. Chowdiah started the institution with his disciple Ramarathnam as the vice-principal of Ayyanar College of Music, Mysore.

Hundreds of students have been trained in Vocal, Violin, Veena and Flute at the Ayyanar College of Music. The college also trained many blind students who were provided the Government of India scholarships. Well known students of Mysore Ramarathnam from this school include late N. Nanjunda Swamy (vocal music), late Dr B.R. Shyamachar (flute), Late C.M. Madhuranath (flute), Late T. R. Srinivasan (vocal music), Late B. Srinivasa Iyengar (veena and vocal), Late Rangaswamy Iyengar (violin), K. J. Venkatachar (vocal and violin), G. R.Jaya, Indira, Lalita, Padma and others... Chowdiah produced a movie called Vani, for which he was also the music director. Those days there was a well known dramatist Hiranniah who acted in the film and also helped Chowdiah with lyrics and scripts for songs in the movie "Vani". He was awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi title by Madras Music Academy in 1957. He also received the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award conferred on him by The Indian Fine Arts Society in 1958.

To honour the memory of his Guru, he completed the Bidaram Krishnappa Rama Mandira in Mysore as Bidram Krishnappa died before realising his dream on which he had spent all his fortune.

Dr. Mysore Manjunath: Amazingly gifted, internationally acclaimed Violin Maestro Dr. Manjunath, the son and disciple of Vidwan S. Mahadevappa,was a remarkable child prodigy who matured quickly to emerge as a world class Violinist & brand ambassador of Indian classical Music today. From child prodigy to trail blazer, captivating audiences & critics by his extraordinary musical genius and technical virtuosity, Dr.Manjunath has been mesmerizing audiences all over the globe as a star performer.

From Royal Albert Hall-London to Sydney Opera house in Australia, from Common Thread Music festivalinOregon toOxford University, from World Music Festivalin Chicago to Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, from Federation Squarein Melbourne to Santa-Fe festivalinNew Mexico, Dr.Manjunath has enthralled audiences all over the world. The Los AngelesTimeswarmly noted that he has "crossed over so many boundaries to create Music wonder". The great sitar player Bharath Ratna Pandith Ravishankaradmired and complemented his music and called him the ‘Prince of Mysore'when he attended the live concert of Dr. Manjunath in Sandiego in 2012.

Dr. Manjunath has been awarded A-Top Ranking and has the distinction of being invited for academic presentations, and workshops-concerts at some of the world’s top universities including, The MIT-USA, Oxford University, University of Chicago, University of North Texas, The Kansas state University, University of Osaka- Japan, University of Princeton, Griffith University-Australia, Texas A & M University, University of Central Oklahoma, The University of Utrecht-Netherlands,University of Urbana Champaign,and IIT s and All India Institute of Medical Sciences. World renownedBBCand ABC(Australian Broadcasting Corporation) featured

Academically also excelling, Dr. Manjunath did his Masters in Music securing First Rank and 4 Gold Medals at the university of Mysore and did his PhD. University of Mysore accolades him as an alumni with the Stature of Eminence& named him the Cultural Ambassador.

Dr.Manjunath is one of the Youngest Recipients of the Prestigious Sangith Natak Academy Award by The Government of India, State Honor Rajyothsava Award by the Government of Karnataka,The Excellence Award from American Institute of World CultureAnd Meritorious Award from the American Arts council Vidwan M.Sumant Manjunath: Remarkably talented Violin prodigy Sumanth Manjunath, son of internationally acclaimed Violin Maestro Dr.Mysore Manjunath, hails from the family of Great musicians. Sumanth started learning Violin from his Grandfather Sri S. Mahadevappa, renowned violinist and acclaimed teacher at a very young age. Concentrating on Family's violin style which is a an outstanding combination of classicism, perfect blend of emotive -Bhava appeal, technical mastery, intellectual sophistication and creativity, Sumanth naturally developed musical skills even as a young kid. Musical environment at home nurtured his natural talent. Learning finer Violin Playing Techniques under the tutelage of Uncle Mysore Nagaraj & Father Dr.Manjunath, Sumanth has matured as one of the highly meritorious young violinists in Indian Classical Music today.

Sumanth Manjunath had the privilege of being invited by Indian Embassy in Abudhabhi for a Special Music Concert. His performances at UNO Theatre in Sweden, Thalwil Centre, Zurich in Switzerland, C-Vedantique in Geneva, The University of Utrecht in Netherlands & ohter important venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Iran & Singapore mesmerized audiences. He was invited by the Persican Acadmey of Music in Tehran for a special music Concert. He has enthralled music lovers with his special Fusion concerts along with renowned Musicians like Great Jazz Flutist Ned Mcgowan, Trumpet player Fulvio Sigurta - Italy, Giuliano Modarelly- Famous Guitar player from UK, Alice Barron- Jazz Violinist Violin Duet concerts of Sumanth along with his Father Dr.Mysore Manjunath & violin trio along with his uncle Mysore Nagaraj & Father Dr Mysore Manjunath have been featured in innumerable Music Festivals and conferences

It was a nostalgic evening at Srikrishna Gana sabha, where Sri Marithibbe Gowda, M.L.C.,dedicated the renovated Kalabhavan to the Public. Sri Vasu,former Mayor and MLA and MLC were felictated. The event was followed by music by Dr.Jyothi in memory of Prof Y.T.Thathachari.

On 31st Jan.(ThursDay)2019, Vocal Music Concert by Vidvan Aditya Prakash was held at 6 pm. Accompanying artists were Vidhushi Aditi Krishna Prakash on Violin, Vidwan Akshaya Anand on Mridanga and S. Manjunath on Ghatam.

Music Concert was sponsored by Rtn.S. Sundaram On 4th Feb.(MonDay)2019. Vocal Music Concert by Vidvan Aneesh V. Bhat was held. Accompanying artists were Vidhushi Pruthvi Bhaskar on Violin and Vidwan A. Radhesh on Mridanga Music Cocert is Sponsored by Sri Thyagraja Saneetha Sabha Charitable Trust ,Mysore.

SRI KRISHNA GANA SABHA (sri Krishna Temple Premises),6th main,Gokulam 3rd stage. Drama on Friday 22nd Feb at 6.30 PM at Alwar Kala Bhavan

Srikrishna Gana Sabha organized a grand celebration of 98 Birth Day of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar at on 18th Tuesday,2017, at 6 pm. Sri Sri Sri Varchasvi Siddalinga Raje Urs, Matadipathi of Kappadi and Malavalli Mutt.Dr.H.V.Nagaraja Rao addressed the gathering followed by Asheervachana.Sri B.S.Sridhar Raj urs, presided and Vidwan Dr.R.S Nandakumar graced the occasion.

Then followed Sangeetha Roopaka “RAJA YOGGEENDRA” by Kanchana Sisters, SriRanjani and Shruthi Ranjani along with their disciples Kum.Vaistnavi Datta, Harsha, Yadunandan,Kaustuba, Nagaraj Sharma and Nagachethan. The Roopaka was directed by Dr.R. S. Nandakumar

Intrumental Music support by Vid. T. V. Narasinhan on Veena, Vid. Tandava Muthy on Violin and Vid. M. R. Manjunath on Mridanga.

Brief profiles of Kachana sisters: Vid. Kanchana S. Shriranjani and Vid. Kanchana S. Shruthiranjani are among the most sought after duet vocalists in the classical music sphere today. At a very tender age of 3 years, their father ‘Karnataka Kalashri’ Kanchana V. Subbarathnam the renowned violinist of our country, initiated them into music. They began staging classical concerts at the age of 4. The sisters’ duo specializes in rendition of the “Avadhana Pallavi”s, which they learnt from their maternal uncle Dr. R.S. Nandakumar, Mysore. The ability to render most complex compositions by playing different taalas with different nadai on both hands simultaneously, has enthralled thousands of music connoisseurs. Our country has only a few artists performing this kind of avadhana and these sisters have excelled in the extremes of this art.

Besides being the toppers of their university in LLB (law) degree, both the sisters followed music as their passion and profession. Both earned 1st rank in ‘Vidwath’ degree in Carnatic Classical Vocal and Violin from the state Government of Karnataka and are “B High” graded artists in AIR. As a special feature on this occasion, Dr. Radhika Nandakumar will choreograph and perform a special feature ‘Raja Natyam’ featuring rare Mysore Style Bharatanatyam repertoire.

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha had arranged Sri J C Wadiyar Music concerts on 21st and 22nd Sept.19 at 6 pm at Alwar kalabhavan, Gokulam. On 21st, Vocal concert by Vid.S. M. Nagachetan. Accompanying artists were Vid.H.S.Thandava Murthy on Violin, Vid. M. R. Manjunath on Mridanga and Vid.M.J.Kiran Kuamar on Ghatam.

On 22nd Sept Sunday at 6 pm, Flute concert by Vid. Dr. C. A. Sridhar and his Son Vid. S. Keshava Chandra. Accompanying artists were Vid H. K. Narasinha Murty on Violin, Vid. G. S. Ramanujam on Mridanga and Vid. V. S. Ramesh on Ghatam