Carnatic Concert at Vani Mahal | Suryaprakash Recital Sep 5
A Carnatic concert at Vani Mahal takes place this evening as the Sri Jayanthi Music Festival continues into its second week. Dr. R. Suryaprakash performs at the Sri P. Obul Reddy Hall on September 5, 2026, from 6:30 PM.
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha organises the festival, now in its fifteenth edition. Moreover, tonight’s ensemble brings both mridangam and ghatam to the stage. Therefore, the percussion side promises real depth.
Event Details at a Glance
Festival: 15th Sri Jayanthi Music Festival 2026
Programme: Vocal Concert
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Vani Mahal, Sri P. Obul Reddy Hall, 103 G. N. Chetty Road, Parthasarathi Puram, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017
Organiser: Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha
Event Type: Classical Music — Vocal
Contact: 098406 19255
The Ensemble Performing Tonight
Four artists share the stage.
Dr. R. Suryaprakash — Vocal. He leads the concert. Consequently, his raga choices shape the arc of the whole evening.
Raghul Ravichandran — Violin. He provides melodic accompaniment and answers the vocal line.
Tanjore Praveen Kumar, known as Praveen Sparsh — Mridangam. He anchors the rhythmic foundation.
Trichy Dr. Murali — Ghatam. He adds a second percussion voice alongside the mridangam.
Why the Ghatam Addition Matters
Many concerts run with mridangam alone. However, this one adds a ghatam, and the contrast is immediately audible.
The ghatam is a clay pot played with fingers, palms and wrists. Because it produces a drier, sharper attack than the mridangam, the two instruments complement rather than duplicate each other.
Watch for the tani avartanam especially. During this percussion solo, both players exchange rhythmic phrases back and forth. In fact, regular listeners often name this segment as the highlight of any Carnatic concert at Vani Mahal featuring both instruments.
About the Sri Jayanthi Music Festival
Sri Jayanthi, also known as Krishna Jayanthi or Gokulashtami, marks the birth of Krishna. The festival built around it runs across several days.
Because the occasion is devotional, programmes typically feature compositions on Krishna. So expect kritis by Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi, Narayana Teertha and Purandara Dasa across the week.
Fifteen editions also signal something practical. A festival running this long has a settled format and an established audience. Therefore, first-time attendees can expect a well-organised evening.
About Vani Mahal
Vani Mahal on G. N. Chetty Road ranks among Chennai’s best-known sabha venues. Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha operates from the complex.
The Sri P. Obul Reddy Hall holds a substantial audience while keeping the acoustics tight. Additionally, the venue hosts music, dance and drama programmes through the year.
How to Reach the Venue
A few tips help:
Arrive by 6:15 PM. Festival evenings draw steady crowds.
Plan your parking. G. N. Chetty Road stays congested on Saturday evenings. So park on a side street and walk.
Use public transport. T. Nagar is well connected by bus and rail. Therefore, that often beats driving.
Call ahead. Reach 098406 19255 to confirm admission and seating.
Ask about the schedule. Since the festival runs across days, pick up the remaining programme while you are there.
Plan Your Saturday in T. Nagar
T. Nagar suits an early arrival. Restaurants, coffee spots and shopping streets sit within walking distance. Likewise, the area stays busy well after the concert ends.
Finally, keep tracking Chennai classical music events with us. Between festivals like this one and the December Margazhi season, T. Nagar and Mylapore stay busy almost every week.
Final Thoughts
An established festival, a senior vocalist and a full percussion line-up — this Carnatic concert at Vani Mahal makes an easy Saturday plan. Reach by 6:15 PM and settle in before the first piece.
