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The Narada Gana Sabha in Chennai, India, inaugurated its Isai Natya Nataka Vizha on Saturday, December 13, 2025, by honoring three prominent Carnatic musicians. Mridangam exponent Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam received the title ‘Nadhabrahmam,’ senior musician Seetha Narayanan was awarded the Gottuvadyam Narayana Iyengar Award, and nadaswaram exponent SRGS Mohandass received the Tirunelveli P Subramania Iyer Award. The event was attended by legendary musician T.V. Gopalakrishnan, who praised Bakthavathsalam’s talent, and Mohan Sreenivas, president of Narada Gana Sabha, who highlighted the contributions of all three honorees.

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Chennai Celebrates Carnatic Music Legends at Isai Natya Nataka Vizha Inauguration

CHENNAI, INDIA – December 14, 2025 – The Narada Gana Sabha kicked off its annual Isai Natya Nataka Vizha on Saturday with a ceremony honoring three stalwarts of Carnatic music. Mridangam maestro Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam was bestowed with the prestigious title “Nadhabrahmam,” recognizing his significant contributions to the art form.

Senior musician Seetha Narayanan received the Gottuvadyam Narayana Iyengar Award, acknowledging her decades of dedication to Carnatic music and her work in training young musicians through her school. Nadaswaram exponent SRGS Mohandass, hailing from a renowned family of musicians and serving as a special vidwan at the Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, was presented with the Tirunelveli P Subramania Iyer Award.

Legendary musician T.V. Gopalakrishnan lauded Bakthavathsalam’s eminence and creativity, while Narada Gana Sabha president Mohan Sreenivas emphasized the sabha’s commitment to showcasing talented artists to the Chennai audience. The awards ceremony marked a vibrant start to the Isai Natya Nataka Vizha, promising a rich program of music and dance performances in the coming days.

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