49th Gokulashtami Celebrations 2026: Carnatic Vocal Concert by Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna in Bengaluru
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The 49th Gokulashtami Celebrations 2026 continue on 27 August 2026 with a Carnatic vocal concert by Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna at Odukkathur Mutt, Bengaluru. Presented by Read more
The 49th Gokulashtami Celebrations 2026 continue on 27 August 2026 with a Carnatic vocal concert by Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna at Odukkathur Mutt, Bengaluru. Presented by Unnati, the programme features one of the prominent contemporary Carnatic vocalists, known for his tradition-rooted repertoire, expressive voice, and engaging concert presentations. His performances combine detailed raga exposition, manodharma, and classical compositions, reflecting the depth and continuity of the Carnatic concert tradition.
He will be accompanied by Mysore Srikanth on violin, Dr Tiruvarur Bakthavathsalam on mridangam, and Giridhar Udupa on ghatam. Together, the ensemble brings melodic refinement and rhythmic interplay to the traditional Carnatic concert format, offering audiences a complete classical music experience.
Organised as part of Unnati's 49th Gokulashtami Celebrations, the concert continues the festival's long-standing commitment to presenting leading Carnatic musicians in Bengaluru. Hosted at Odukkathur Mutt, a venue closely associated with devotional and Indian classical music performances, the programme provides rasikas an opportunity to experience live Carnatic music in an intimate cultural setting. Admission is free and open to all.
Time:
06:00 PM
Artists:
- Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna – Carnatic Vocal
- Mysore Srikanth – Violin
- Dr Tiruvarur Bakthavathsalam – Mridangam
- Giridhar Udupa – Ghatam
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Mysore Srikanth
Violin
Mysore V. Srikanth is an Indian Carnatic violinist and an A-Grade All India Radio artiste. A leading exponent of the Parur violin tradition, he is widely recognised for accompanying eminent Carnatic musicians in India and abroad.
Giridhar Udupa
Ghatam
Giridhar Udupa is a leading ghatam maestro from India, known for Carnatic, fusion, and world music collaborations, global performances, and his role in expanding percussion traditions.
Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna is an Indian Carnatic vocalist and mridangam player, recognized for rhythmic skill and dynamic performances. Awarded the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar.
Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam
Mridangam
Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam (b. 1956), a Carnatic mridangam artist from Tamil Nadu, trained under his uncle in the gurukula tradition. A graded All India Radio artist, he performs globally, teaches at
Odukathur Mutt
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Odukathur Mutt is a spiritual and cultural venue in Bengaluru that hosts Indian classical music concerts, devotional performances, lecture-demonstrations, and traditional cultural festivals year-round.
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