Venue: Trivandrum, Kerala
Time: September
Duration: Eleven days
Highlights: Performances by world-renowned artists
Chembai Music Festival is organized in Trivandrum, the capital city of
Kerala, on an annual basis. It is held in the month of September, during
the occasion of Ekadasi. The festival lasts for a period of eleven days
and is celebrated in the memory of Chembai Vaidyanath Bhagawathar, a
passionate devotee of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan. Eminent artists from all
over the country take part in the Chembai Music Festival and adorn the
festivities with their amazing performances.
Sri Chembai Memorial trust organizes the eleven days long festival at
Thiruvananthpuram city of India. More than 2000 Carnatic musicians
attend this festival and for five nights, the city echoes with the
enthralling performances in Indian classical music. Old as well as new
melodies combine to create an atmosphere to serenity and composure. One
of the major attractions of the Chembai Music Festival comprise of the
songs of saint Thyagaraja's 'Pancharatna Krithis', sung on the tenth day
of the festival.
The festival comes to an end with a group concert on the eleventh day.
On this day, one can hear the five most favorite songs of Chembai,
namely 'Vadapiganapatim' on raag Hamsadhwani, Mamava sadaajanani on raag
Kanada, 'Rakshmamsaranagatam' on raag Natta, Karuna Cheivan entu
thamasam Krishna on raag Yadukula kamboji, and Paavanaguru
pavanapuradeeswara on raag Hamsanandi. Along with the established
artists, young aspiring musicians also perform at the Chembai Music
Festival.
How to Reach
By Air: Trivandrum airport has direct flights to all the key
cities in India.
By Rail: Trivandrum railway station is well linked with the
other parts of the country.
By Road: A good network of road connects Thiruvananthapuram with
the other cities in Kerala.
 |
Music of India |
