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Headline: Pandit Partho Sarothy’s Sarod Recital Mesmerizes Mangaluru Audience
Mangaluru, December 14, 2025 – Renowned Sarod maestro Pandit Partho Sarothy captivated a large audience in Mangaluru on Sunday with his sublime renditions of morning raags. The performance, part of Swaraanand Pratishthan’s Baithak music program, took place at Ravindra Kalabhavan, University College.
Under the bright morning sun, Pt. Sarothy commenced his recital with compositions in the meditative morning raag, Bairagi. For a solid hour, he guided attendees into a trance-like state through pentatonic melodies.
The audience was audibly pleased with the veteran musician’s easy transitions between high and low notes. He was accompanied by Ashis Paul on the tabla, whose jhaptaal beats beautifully complemented Pt. Sarothy’s playing.
After a brief intermission, Pt. Sarothy returned to the stage to perform compositions in another morning raag, Ahir Bhairav, engaging the audience for around an hour. The audience closed their eyes and swayed with the music in joy. Local artist Karthik provided accompaniment on the tanpura.
Pt. Sarothy expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic audience response. “It was a nice experience. It is difficult for me to express my happiness. I would like to come back again and perform here,” he stated after the concert.
The sarod maestro had also performed evening raags in a three-hour concert at the same venue on Saturday, December 13th.
Key Takeaways:
- What: Pandit Partho Sarothy’s Sarod recital.
- Where: Ravindra Kalabhavan, University College, Mangaluru.
- When: December 14, 2025 (Morning).
- Why: Part of Swaraanand Pratishthan’s Baithak music program.
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