6th THYAGARAJA ARADHANE IN BENGALORE..... Devotion Meets Classical Brilliance

Devotion Meets Classical Brilliance: Acharya Smt. Dr. Raksha Karthik, Natanam Institute to Host 6th Thyagaraja Aradhane in Bengaluru

                                                                                                                                                                                            Bengaluru: Natanam Institute of Dance will present the 6th consecutive edition of its much-anticipated Thyagaraja Aradhane on May 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Vyoma Studio, J.P. Nagar, bringing together music, devotion, and classical dance on a single platform.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Inspired by the timeless philosophy “Sangeetha Jnanamu Bhakthi Vina”, the event celebrates the enduring legacy of Saint Thyagaraja through a vibrant cultural showcase.
                                                                                                                                                                                            The evening will be graced by Chief Guest Mrs. Jyothi Raghuram, a senior journalist and noted art critic. Guests of Honour include Dr. Krishnamurthy B N, former advisor to the Government of India and international bodies, and Shri Satheesh Gundappa, entrepreneur and accomplished mridangam artist.
                                                                                                                                                                                            The programme will be led by Acharya Smt. Dr. Raksha Karthik, along with her disciples, featuring distinguished guest artists Sri Bharadwaj Dayanidhi, Sri Darshan Shankar, and Sri Gururaju N, presenting Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi performances.                                                                                                                                      .                                                                                                                                                                                                     

The event will be compered by Sri Suggenahalli Shadakshari.
                                                                                                                                                                                          Widely regarded as a meaningful cultural tribute, the Aradhane continues to enrich Bengaluru’s classical arts landscape by blending tradition with artistic excellence.