Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam is glad to announce the Dikshitar Kritis performance during one of the last 2 weekends in May 2026.
At CTU’s request, Smt. Jayashree Venkatesh will conduct the training. Instrumental section of the performance will be taught by Sri. Venkatesh Padmanabhan.
List of Krithis
- Sidhi Vinayakam – Raga – Shanmukapriya, Thala – Roopakam
- Thyagaraja Yoga Vaibhavam – Raga – AnandaBhairavi, Thala – Roopakam
- Sri Natadi Guruguho- Raga – Mayamalavagowla, Thala – Adi
- Hariharaputram – Raga – Vasanta, Thala – Kanda Ekam
- Sri Venkata Giri – Raga – Surutti- Thala – Adi
Participation Guidelines
- Participants must be able to sing or play the following with ease:
- Sarali Varisai through Alankaram (3 speeds)
- Geethams and Swara Jathis
- At least 1 Varnam in 2 speeds
- At least 1 Kriti
- Children of ages 8 and above are welcome to register their interest in participating.
- Adults are also welcome to register.
Registration is now closed.
