MAHASWAMI SANGEETHANJALI
Mahaswami of Kanchi was known for his masterly knowledge of music. He is
known, too, for his love for listening to good music and for his solicitude for
musicians.
Over the years, numerous Carnatic musicians
have deemed it a great privilege to perform in
his presence and for him. The Paramacharya
often spoke about music and its role in spiritual
pursuits in his various discourses.
To think of the great Acharya is to lift ourselves
to a higher realm of thought and action. To
most of us who know very little beyond the
possibilities of the discursive intellect, the Sage
of Kanchi is a constant reminder of how much
we have to make up in our journey through life
to the goal of freedom.
Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha's Auditorium
was rechristened Sri Shanmukhananda
Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium on
27th December, 2000, in the benign presence
of His Holiness Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati
Swamigal, 69th Sankaracharya of Sri. Kanchi
Kamakoti Peetam.
It was then decided that in commemoration
of the momentous event, each year, on
27th December or proximate to the Aradhana
of the Sage, Mahaswami Sangeethanjali be
performed.
This year the Sangeethanjali was rendered by Shri. R. K. Sriramkumar on 4th January
2025
Earlier Sangeethanjalis were rendered by
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