Chembai Sangeetholsavam

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Chembai Sangeetholsavam
Chembai sangeetholsavam Guruvayur 2019.jpg
Dates12 - 15 days
Location(s)Guruvayur, Kerala, India
Years active1910 - Present
Founded byChembai

Chembai Sangeetholsavam is an annual Carnatic music festival held in Guruvayur by the Guruvayur Devaswom (similar to the Thyagaraja Aradhana at Thiruvaiyaru) in memory of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, one of the titans of Carnatic classical music [1][2] and an ardent devotee of Lord Guruvayurappan.

History[edit]

Chembai had conducted the festival in the temple town on his own for about 60 years.[3][4] He used to invite anyone interested in Carnatic music, from small children to renowned musicians of his time, to perform at the festival. In course of time, the scale of the festival rivaled the Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aradhana, which is recognized as one of the most important festivals of homage paid to Saint Thyagaraja. The Guruvayur Devaswom decided to take ownership of this festival after Chembai's death in 1974, renaming it as Chembai Sangeetholsavam in his memory.

The Festival[edit]

Chembai sangeetholsavam 2019

About 3000 musicians participate in this festival every year and it is held for about 12–15 days culminating on the Guruvayur Ekadasi day, when all the musicians sing five favorite songs of Chembai and also the Pancharatna Kritis of Thyagaraja.[5]

The festival is getting more popular year after year and its duration has increased from three days in its inception to about 12–15 days now.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Anima, P. (3 May 2013). "Tunes to higher notes". The Hindu.
  2. "Archived copy". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)