Fri Nov 14 15:04:51 UTC 2025: Summary:
The annual Chembai Sangeetholsavam, a Carnatic music festival held in memory of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, will commence on November 16th, 2025, in connection with the Guruvayur Ekadashi celebrations at the Guruvayur Sreekrishna temple in Kerala, India. The Sree Guruvayurappan Chembai Music Award will be presented to musician Palkulangara K. Ambikadevi during the inauguration ceremony. The festival will feature numerous musicians and devotees and will run until Ekadashi Day. Preparations are underway for the festival, as well as for the upcoming Guruvayur Ekadashi celebration on December 1st and the Gajarajan Kesavan Memorial Day on November 30th.
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Chembai Sangeetholsavam to Begin November 16th in Guruvayur
Thrissur, India – November 14, 2025 – The annual Chembai Sangeetholsavam, a renowned Carnatic music festival, is set to begin this Sunday, November 16th, at the Guruvayur Sreekrishna temple in Kerala. The festival is held in remembrance of Carnatic music legend Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar and in conjunction with the Guruvayur Ekadashi celebrations.
The festival will kick off with the Sree Guruvayurappan Chembai Music Award ceremony, where the prestigious award will be bestowed upon musician Palkulangara K. Ambikadevi. The inauguration ceremony will take place at the Melpathur auditorium, presided over by Devaswom chairperson V. K. Vijayan and featuring a keynote address and a special concert by the award recipient.
The Tamburu used by Chembai will be ceremonially transported from his ancestral home in Palakkad, arriving at the Guruvayur Sreekrishna temple on Sunday evening to a traditional welcome. The festival will continue until Ekadashi Day, drawing thousands of music devotees and leading musicians.
In addition to the music festival, preparations are also underway for the Guruvayur Ekadashi celebration on December 1st and the Gajarajan Kesavan Memorial Day on November 30th, which will include an elephant procession and feast.
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