TN Krishnan nominated for Sri Guruvayurappan Chembai Purasakaram

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Sivaramakrishnan
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TN Krishnan nominated for Sri Guruvayurappan Chembai Purasakaram

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Violin maestro Sangita Kalanidhi TN Krishnan has been selected for the Sri Guruvayurappan Chembai Purasakaram 2017.

The award consisting of a citation, a 10 gm gold medal with inscription of Guruvayurappan and a purse of Rs. 50,001/- will be presented during the the ensuing Chembai Sangitotsavam which commences on 16 Nov. as part of Guruvayur Ekadasi festival. Ekadasi falls on 30 Nov this year.

Ekadasi and music:
Sangita samarpanam on Ekadasi Days started by Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar several years ago in a modest way has grown into a 2 week-long event with Carnatic musicians participating from all over. AIR and Doordarshan coverage have given it a wide reach.

The concerts which used to be held within the temple precincts are now held in the huge Melputhur Auditorium just outside the temple (East nadai) and draws a huge crowd. Prime slots in the evening are reserved for leading vidwans/ vidushis. Kritis of any composers can be sung. Group rendering of Tyagaraja Pancharatna kritis forms an important part of the utsavam.

As the period coincides with 'Sabarimala Season', crowds will be large.. Those who intend visiting Guruvayur during the Ekadasi festival - have enough time at hand for Darshan of the Lord and listening to music.

thanjavooran
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Re: TN Krishnan nominated for Sri Guruvayurappan Chembai Purasakaram

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Shri S.K. T.N.K. avl. Congratulations on getting this prestigious award with the blessings Lord Guruvayurappan.
With regards,
Thanjavooran
15 11 2017

arasi
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Re: TN Krishnan nominated for Sri Guruvayurappan Chembai Purasakaram

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PraNAms to TNK.

Sundara Rajan
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Re: TN Krishnan nominated for Sri Guruvayurappan Chembai Purasakaram

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Congratulations to Sri. T.N. Kishnan.
Please change the title from "nominated" to AWARDED, since he has been selected for the award.

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