Nadasurabhi Cultural Association

Each month, the enchanting strains of classical music fill the Indian Heritage Academy Hall in Koramangala, Bangalore, as a monthly concert unfolds on the third Sunday at 4.15 PM. This cherished event has become a regular delight for music enthusiasts. Moreover, every February, a captivating three-day Youth Festival emerges, dedicated to showcasing the remarkable talents of promising young artists in the realm of classical music. This annual celebration serves as a platform for these budding musicians to display their burgeoning skills and captivate audiences with their artistry and passion.

Annually, in the month of November, an illustrious weeklong Music Festival unfolds, featuring prominent figures in the Carnatic music domain. The lineup reads like a veritable who's who of this genre, including stalwarts like Vidwans R.K.Srikantan, Prof. T.N.Krishnan, M.S.Gopalakrishnan, N.Ramani, Madurai T.N.Seshagopalan, T.V.Sankaranarayanan, Trichur Ramachandran, Sanjay Subrahmanyan, T.M.Krishna, Unnikrishnan, Vijay Siva, Vidushis Sudha Raghunathan, the Sikkil Sisters, and Soumya, among others. This annual extravaganza presents an opportunity for music enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the melodic brilliance of these accomplished artists.

The Thyagaraja and Purandaradasa Aradhana function, an annual event taking place in February, serves as a platform for musicians of all ages, from seasoned veterans to budding music students, to honour the revered saint composers. This gathering features a collective performance of the Pancharatna Kritis, symbolizing a harmonious homage to the musical legacies left behind by these great saints. It stands as a unifying celebration where diverse generations come together to pay their respects and showcase their devotion to the timeless compositions of Thyagaraja and Purandaradasa.

Since 2012, a novel festival known as "Karnataka Vaibhava" has emerged, dedicated to spotlighting the accomplishments of artists and composers from Karnataka. This annual celebration typically spans three days and is scheduled for August each year. It serves as a vibrant platform to showcase and commemorate the rich contributions of Karnataka's artistic and musical luminaries, offering a cultural extravaganza that resonates with the heritage and creative legacy of the region.

Since 2007, the Sangeetha Surabhi Award has been bestowed upon a distinguished senior Carnatic musician during a special ceremony conducted in conjunction with the Annual Music Festival held every November.