Thodaya Mangalam

Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam is glad to announce the Thodaya Mangalam performance in Dakshina Bhajana Sampradayam during one of the last 2 weekends in May 2026.

At CTU’s request, Smt. Srividhya Ganesh will conduct the training.

List of Krithis

  • Thodaya mangalam
  • Guru Keertanam & Namavalli
  • Sadhu mahima: shlokams, Keertanam & Namavalli
  • Ashtapadi dhyana shlokams,  ashtapadi & Namavalli
  • Sri Narayana Tirtha’s tharangam
  • Sri Bhadrachala Ramadas keertanam
  • Sri Anjaneya dhyanam 
  • Prarthana abhang
  • Mangalam

Participation Guidelines

Following the Sampradaya Bhajan style of rendition, potential participants will be trained & given an opportunity to lead shlokams & keertanas. If you’re interested in participating, please submit your registration below. Children (ages 8 & above) & adults are encouraged to join the learning sessions. Children should have learnt Geethams & at least one Adi thala varnam.

Returning participants Practice Schedule:
Feb. 8-April 26 – Online/Zoom – Sundays 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm CST

May 3 & May 10 – In person (parent hosts TBD) – 10 am-12 pm

First-time participants Practice Schedule (participants will learn Thodaya mangalam & namavallis):

Feb.  7-April 25 – Online/Zoom – Saturdays 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm CST

May 3 & May 10 – In person (parent hosts TBD) – 10 am-12 pm