Akkarai Sisters Violin Duet | 2 January 2026 | Margazhi Mela
About This Event
This Carnatic music concert features the Akkarai Sisters, Subhalakshmi and Sornalatha, in a violin duet presentation during the 69th Margazhi Mela 2025, organized by Krishna Gana Sabha. Taking place on 2 January 2026 at 4:00 PM at Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, Chennai, the event is part of the city’s renowned Margazhi season, known for its extensive Indian classical music programming.
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This Carnatic music concert features the Akkarai Sisters, Subhalakshmi and Sornalatha, in a violin duet presentation during the 69th Margazhi Mela 2025, organized by Krishna Gana Sabha. Taking place on 2 January 2026 at 4:00 PM at Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, Chennai, the event is part of the city’s renowned Margazhi season, known for its extensive Indian classical music programming.
The performance brings together melodic violin interpretation with rhythmic accompaniment by Thanjavur T.R. Govindarajan on thavil and Arjun Kumar on mridangam. The concert is scheduled within a long-standing sabha festival framework that attracts both dedicated listeners of Carnatic music and audiences exploring seasonal classical concerts in Chennai.
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Arjun Kumar
Mridangam
Arjun Kumar is a senior mridangam artist with 40+ years in Carnatic music. Trained under his father, T.A.S. Mani, and Dr. Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman, he’s an A-Top graded All India Radio artist
Thanjavur T.R. Govindarajan is a Carnatic thavil artist from Tamil Nadu, trained by his father and masters. He performs globally and won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2021.
Akkarai S Sornalatha, A-Grade Carnatic violinist, vocalist, and composer, is acclaimed for her sweet tone, artistry, and performances spanning India and international stages.
Akkarai S Subhalakshmi, a top-grade Carnatic violinist and vocalist, is celebrated for her soulful tone, versatility, and performances across India and the world.
Krishna Gana Sabha
Chennai, TN, IN
Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai promotes Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam since the early 20th century. The 1200-seat auditorium hosts Margazhi season concerts by artists like M.S. Subbulakshmi and T.M.
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