Nadopasana 2025

“Nadopasana” means devotion or worship (upasana) through music (nada). Great composers of Carnatic music, such as Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshithar, Shyama Sastri, Purandaradasa, Annamacharya, to name a few, were devout practitioners of Nadoposana. The tradition passed along by them has led many musicians, composers and teachers to revere music as the way of devotion to God.

In that tradition, Guru Krupa School of Music focuses on inculcating the love of learning and appreciating Carnatic Music as a way of devotion. This annual recital - Nadopasana gives the opportunity for the adults and next-generation kids learning music to reflect upon some of these profound thoughts and delve into the mystic essence of music.

Smt. Bharathi Hariharan – Carnatic Vocal Teacher

Smt. Bharathi Hariharan is a Carnatic Vocal teacher based in Maryland, USA. She formally learnt Carnatic music from her mother Smt. Anuradha Shiva, who also trained her in Veena and Vazhuvoor bani of Bharatanatyam. She founded the Guru Krupa School of Music with a passion to inculcate Indian culture among next-generation kids and adults. She has been teaching carnatic music to kids and adults alike for more than 10 years in the US and for over 10 years in India. She is also passionate about teaching shlokas and has been an actively offering in-person shloka classes for kids and online shloka classes for adults. She has a doctorate degree in Physics and is currently serving as Professor at Howard Community College, Maryland.

Visrut Sudhakar - Mridangist

Visrut Sudhakar is a performing mridangam artist with many years of experience accompanying carnatic vocal , instrumental and Bharatanatyam dance recitals, throughout the US and India. Visrut began his training at a young age from Sri Sudhindra Rao of Cary, North Carolina and is currently under the tutelage of Sri R. Sankaranarayanan. Over the years, Visrut has performed at diverse stages including the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana and the American Folk Festival, among many others. Visrut is currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina.

KK Ragavan - Violin

Kanisapakkam Kannan Ragavan (KK Ragavan) is a talented young Carnatic violinist and vocalist, aged 15. He is a disciple of Sri Dr. D.V.K. Vasudevan, and has been learning both violin and vocal music under his guidance for the past 11+ years. He is a Grand-Disciple of the legendary Violin Vidwan, Padmasree awardee, Dr. Sri. Annavarapu Ramaswamy Garu. Ragavan has given more than 200+ performances. He is the recipient of ‘Best Young Violin Artist’ in Youth Festival of Kalasagaram Hyderabad 2023 and Won the 2nd Place in Cleveland in the category of Senior Violin Raga Alapana competition 2025.

Nikhil Krishnamoorthi - Mridangist

Nikhil Krishnamoorthi is a junior high school student. He is a dedicated mridangam artist from Howard County Maryland. He is a student under Guru P.K. Swaminathan and Varun Vivekanandan. Outside of music, Nikhil is active in debate, law internship, and media publications.

Guru Krupa School of Music

Guru Krupa School of Music, founded by Smt. Bharathi Hariharan, is dedicated to preserving and spreading the rich tradition of Carnatic music. Rooted in devotion and driven by passion, the school provides a strong foundation for students of all ages—children, adults, and music enthusiasts—helping them embrace music as a path to spiritual and artistic growth. Whether you are beginning your exploration of Carnatic music or refining your craft, Guru Krupa School of Music is committed to fostering excellence, devotion, and a lifelong love for this profound art form.

Performance List

Mallari and Shri Vignarajam Bhaje

Ragam: Gambheera Nattai

Thalam: Adi

Composer: Sri Oothukadu Venkatasubbaiyar

Performers:

Jayaditya Buddan Ramesh, Rakshan Srinivasan, Shashvat Hariharan, Vrishank Srinivasan

Sumanasa Vandita - Ashtalakshmi Stotram

Ragam: Hamsadhwani

Thalam: Adi

Composer: Sri U. V. Srinivasa Varadachariyar

Performers:

Akira Singam, Amogh Bragadeesh, Eshaan Sai Dasa, Gauri Reka, Jay Boorugu, Jeevan Chethan, Meenakshi Billa, SaiJanani Mani, Samrita Krishnanand, Shasha Dasara, Shashank Dasara, Shyra Yanamadala, Shruti Buddan Ramesh, Sri Savik Boddepalli, Srivatsav Ponnuru, Vidyut Vijay, Vinirvi Ambala

Shri Gananatha - Geetham

Ragam: Malahari

Thalam: Roopakam

Composer: Sri Purandaradasa

Performers:

Akira Singam, Eshaan Sai Dasa, Gauri Reka, Jeevan Chethan, Meenakshi Billa, Rithika, Shyra Yanamadala, Srivatsav Ponnuru

Shakthi Sahitha Ganapathim - Nottuswaram

Ragam: Shankarabharanam

Thalam: Adi

Composer: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

Performers:

Amogh Bragadeesh, Jay Boorugu, SaiJanani Mani, Vidyut Vijay

Garudagaman Rara

Ragam: Suryakantham
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Bhadrachala Ramadasa

Performers:

Amogh Bragadeesh, Jay Boorugu, SaiJanani Mani, Samrita Krishnanand, Shasha Dasara, Shashank Dasara, Shruti Buddan Ramesh, Sri Savik Boddepalli, Vidyut Vijay, Vinirvi Ambala

Muchukundavarada - Nottuswaram

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Tisra Ekam
Composer: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

Performers:

Samrita Krishnanand, Shasha Dasara, Shashank Dasara, Shruti Buddan Ramesh, Sri Savik Boddepalli, Vinirvi Ambala

Bolonatha Umapathe

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Aaudhya Gowtham, Aanya Dhanashan, Liya Dhanashan, Paviksha Mandumula, Riya Mallavarapu, Sisira Bellamkonda, Sri Havik Boddepalli, Sri Sahik Boddepalli, Subanya Saravana Bhava, Vedasri Ponnuru

Narayanam Bhaje Narayanam

Ragam: Madhyamavathi
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Aaudhya Gowtham, Aanya Dhanashan, Liya Dhanashan, Paviksha Mandumula, Riya Mallavarapu, Sisira Bellamkonda, Sri Havik Boddepalli, Sri Sahik Boddepalli, Subanya Saravana Bhava, Vedasri Ponnuru

Kamalasana Vanditha - Nottuswaram

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Ekam
Composer: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

Performers:

Aadhya Varma Kathika, Amudha Chandrasekar, Maalyatha Vivek, Siddharth Palle, Varuni Vijai Ganesh

Kancheesham - Nottuswaram

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Ekam
Composer: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

Performers:

Aadhya Varma Kathika, Amudha Chandrasekar, Maalyatha Vivek, Siddharth Palle, Varuni Vijai Ganesh

Rama Janardhana - Nottuswaram

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

Performers:

Ameya Muddam, Krithi Thotapalli, Nyra Chethan, Tanvi Mekala, Sreshta Velamuri

Vinayaka Vinayaka - Bhajan

Ragam: Nattai
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Anjana Ram, Maithili Muvva, Shloka Sriperambudur, Varsha Dillibabu, Vidyarthi Vijay

Varasamayam Muruga Vaa - Bhajan

Ragam: Mayamalavagowlai
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Anjana Ram, Maithili Muvva, Shloka Sriperambudur, Varsha Dillibabu, Vidyarthi Vijay

Nadavindu - Thirupugazh

Ragam: Senchurutti
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Arunagirinathar

Performers:

Akshadha VijayAnanth, Anoshi Kunalan, Sreesarani Kkomaragiri, Tanvik Karthikeyan, Vidyarthi Vijay

Atmanivasi Ram - Bhajan

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Adhrith Navalgund, Hamsini Bragadeesh, Prathishka, Raksha Sankarasubramanian, Reyha Chandran, Ruanshi Deviveni, Sritha Mamillapalli, Sumukh Mamillapalli

Veerahanumana - Bhajan

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Adhrith Navalgund, Hamsini Bragadeesh, Prathishka, Raksha Sankarasubramanian, Reyha Chandran, Ruanshi Deviveni, Sritha Mamillapalli, Sumukh Mamillapalli

Muruga Muruga

Ragam: Nattakurunji
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Mahakavi Bharathiar

Performers:

Dharun Sankarasubramanian, Dheesidan Karthick Kumar, Pranay Swaminathan

Kaiyathoro

Ragam: Kalyani
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Purandaradasa

Performers:

Bragadeesh Balasubramanian, Dharun Sankarasubramanian, Dheesidan Karthick Kumar, Pranay Swaminathan

Western Notes

Ragam: Shankarabharanam
Thalam: Ekam
Composer: Harikesanallur Muthayya Bhagavathar

Performers:

Arush Manduva, Adhvika Prakash, Anwitha Manduva, Hasini Viswasarathy, Kaniskar Rajasekaran, Sahana Swaminathan, Sreehaan Komaragiri, Taara Vasudevan, Tejas Anand, Yaathith Jeyadhanaraj

Rama ninnu nammina

Ragam: Mohanam
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Tyagaraja

Performers:

Hasini Viswasarathy, Inika Keranahalli, Kaniskar Rajasekaran, Kritika Akkaraju, Mayukh B Thotapalli, Sahasra Kunchakuri, Samruthi KumaranSreehaan Komaragiri, Taara Vasudevan, Yaathith Jeyadhanaraj

Raravenu gopabala - Swarajathi

Ragam: Bilahari
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Patnam Subramanya Iyer

Performers:

Hasini Viswasarathy, Inika Keranahalli, Kaniskar Rajasekaran, Kritika Akkaraju, Mayukh B Thotapalli, Sahasra Kunchakuri, Samruthi KumaranSreehaan Komaragiri, Yaathith Jeyadhanaraj

Madhava Panchakam

Ragam: Chalanattai
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Oothukadu Venkatasubbaiyar

Performers:

Inika Keranahalli, Kritika Akkaraju, Mayukh B Thotapalli, Sahasra Kunchakuri, Samruthi Kumaran

Paluke Bangaramayena

Ragam: Anandabhairavi
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Bhadrachala Ramadasa

Performers:

Aparna Narayanan, Aparna Radhika Kathika, Asha Karri Singam, Gayathri Kandarpa, Madhuri Edam, Nach Mohan, Praveena Kaipa, Rashmi Vanagundi, Suba Rajendren, Sushma Sanga

Bandanene Ranga

Ragam: Shri
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Purandaradasa

Performers:

Aparna Narayanan, Aparna Radhika Kathika, Asha Karri Singam, Gayathri Kandarpa, Madhuri Edam, Praveena Kaipa, Rashmi Vanagundi, Suba Rajendren, Sushma Sanga

Kumaraguruparan

Ragam: Kalyani
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri K.S. Krishnamurthi

Performers:

Aparna Narayanan, Aparna Radhika Kathika, Asha Karri Singam, Gayathri Kandarpa, Madhuri Edam, Praveena Kaipa, Rashmi Vanagundi, Suba Rajendren, Sushma Sanga

Melukovayya

Ragam: Bowli
Thalam: Khanda chaapu
Composer: Sri Tyagaraja

Performers:

Padmaja Vedantam, Sharanya Kalyanam, Shruthi Pathikonda, Suhashini Jegannathan, Uma Anantha

Ravememaguva - Swarajathi

Ragam: Anadabhairavi
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Veerabhadrayya

Performers:

Padmaja Vedantam, Sharanya Kalyanam, Shruthi Pathikonda, Suhashini Jegannathan, Uma Anantha

Pahimam Sri Rajarajeshwari

Ragam: Janaranjani
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Maha Vaidhyanatha Iyer

Performers:

Padmaja Vedantam, Sharanya Kalyanam, Shruthi Pathikonda, Suhashini Jegannathan, Uma Anantha

Sarasijanabha Sodari

Ragam: Nagagandhari
Thalam: Roopakam
Composer: Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar

Performers:

Akshaya Ganesan, Kaviya Karthick Kumar, Mrugakshi Badhri Vishaal, Riya Iyer, Tripura Kanchibhotla

Sami ninne kori - Varnam

Ragam: Nattai
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Patnam Subramanya Iyer

Performers:

Abirami Thyagarajan, Akshaya Ganesan, Jayaditya Buddan Ramesh, Kaviya Karthick Kumar, Mridula Vasudevan, Mrugakshi Badhri Vishaal, Rakshan Srinivasan, Riya Iyer, Sharanyaa Anand, Shashvat Hariharan, Tripura Kanchibhotla, Vrishank Srinivasan

Jagadanandakaraka

Ragam: Nattai
Thalam: Adi
Composer: Sri Tyagaraja

Performers:

Rama Rama Rama Ram

Ragam: Chandrajyothi
Thalam: Adi

Performers:

Abirami Thyagarajan, Jayaditya Buddan Ramesh, Rakshan Srinivasan, Sharanyaa Anand, Shashvat Hariharan, Vrishank Srinivasan

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