UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24th March 2025
Sangita Kalanidhi Award
Why in News?
Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar has been conferred the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2025 by the Music Academy.
Introduction
- The prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy for 2025 has been conferred upon violinist R.K. Shriramkumar in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Carnatic music.
- Known for his deep knowledge of Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsani and his expertise in accompanying legendary musicians, Shriramkumar has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the tradition of Carnatic violin.
R.K. Shriramkumar: A Legacy of Excellence
- K. Shriramkumar hails from the renowned Rudrapatnam family of musicians in Karnataka.
- His grandfather, violinist R.K. Venkatarama Shastry, was instrumental in conducting the Tyagaraja Aradhana at Thiruvaiyaru for nearly four decades.
- Shriramkumar’s musical lineage includes his granduncle, Sangita Kalanidhi R.K. Srikantan, and his uncles, the Rudrapatnam Brothers—R.N. Thyagarajan and R.N. Tharanathan.
His training in violin and vocal music was shaped by:
- Initial lessons from Savitri Satyamurthy
- Advanced violin training under V.V. Subrahmanyam
- Vocal music guidance from Sangita Kalanidhi D.K. Jayaraman
Recognition and Significance of the Award
- The Sangita Kalanidhi award is considered the highest honor in Carnatic music and is awarded by the Music Academy, Chennai.
- Shriramkumar’s selection is particularly symbolic in 2025, as it marks the 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshitar, whose compositions he has extensively researched and performed.
- The awardee will preside over the 99th annual conference and concerts of the Music Academy from December 15, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
Other Awardees Announced by the Music Academy
Along with the Sangita Kalanidhi award, the Music Academy has announced recipients for other distinguished honors:
- Nritya Kalanidhi Award
- Awarded to Bharatanatyam dancer Urmila Satyanarayana.
- She will receive the award at the 19th annual dance festival on January 3, 2026.
- Sangita Kala Acharya Awards
- Vocalist Shymala Venkateswaran and Thavil maestro T.R. Govindarajan.
- These awards honor musicians for their dedication to teaching and propagating Carnatic music.
- TTK Awards
- Kathakali artiste Madambi Subramania Namboothiri.
- Veena players J.T. Jeyaraaj Krishnan and Jayasri Jeyaraaj Krishnan.
The Sangita Kala Acharya and TTK awards will be presented alongside the Sangita Kalanidhi award at the Sadas on January 1, 2026.
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