Sishyas of Tyagaraja Registration
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the Sishya Parampara of Sri Tyagaraja program during CTU’s 2026 Fall Festival are now open! Applicants of all ages are invited to participate.
Performance Date: September 20, 2026
This is a unique opportunity to learn from Sangeeta Kala Acharya Smt. Suguna Varadachari, assisted by Sri Aravind Sundar.
Program Details:
- Students will learn about 5-6 songs by composers belonging to Sri Tyagaraja Sishya Parampara that will be taught via Zoom, followed by in-person practice sessions.
- Weekly teaching session with Smt. Suguna Varadachari followed by one or more practice sessions conducted by Sri Aravind Sundar during the course of the week. Practice sessions will be on zoom until September 2026. Classes starting from 6/11/2026. The sessions are on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.
- Students will perform these songs on stage during the CTU Fall Festival on Sep. 20, 2026.
- Recordings of teaching sessions along with song rendition and lyrics for the compositions will be provided to all participants.
- CTU will cover the Guru Dakshina fees to Smt. Suguna Varadachari, with the understanding that all students will commit to regular attendance, participation and performance on stage in September.
Kritis:
Gurulekha Gowri – ManOhari – Tyagaraja
Sri shankara – Nagaswarali – Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan
Swamiki Sari – Devagandhari – Manambuchavadi Venkatasubbayya
Ninnuvina Gati – Kalyani – Subbaraya Shastri
Na morala – Dhanyasi – Veeenai kuppaiyer
Ninnuvina – Balahamsa – Mysore Sadasiva Rao
Paravasamayanura & Mangalam – Nadanamakriya – Walajahpet Venkataraman’s Bhagavatar
Applicant Requirements:
- Registrants must be able to render at least three varnams in two speeds with experience in handling standard krithis.
- Active participation during the practice sessions is required to ensure best individual and group outcomes.
Registration is now closed.
