Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan

Delivering a MahaSivarathri special discourse titled Chidambara Rahasyam at Bengaluru.

Date : 13th February, 2026, Friday
Time : 6.30 PM
Venue : Sri Rama Mandiram, Between 9th and 9th Cross, East Park Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru 560003

The talk will elaborate the Chidambara Mahathmyam, Architecture of the temple aligning with the philosophy, padhigams, historic evolution of the temple and more importantly,

"What is the Chidambara Rahasyam?"

All are welcome.

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*ONLINE LECTURE SERIES – ART HISTORY OF TAMIL NADU (PAINTING TRADITIONS)*

A 10-part illustrated online lecture series tracing the painting traditions of Tamil Nadu from prehistoric times to the colonial period.

Topics include:
• Prehistoric & protohistoric art

• Sangam literature and painting

• Pallava, Pandya & Chola contexts

• Vijayanagara, Nayaka & Maratha murals

• Company School paintings

Each session is image-rich and grounded in archaeology, literature, and temple culture.

🎥 Recordings available for 12 months

Ideal for: Art lovers | History & archaeology enthusiasts | Students | Temple & heritage explorers

Registration details attached.

Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan.

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ILLUSTRATED MUSICAL LECTURE ON SRIRANGAM @ BENGALURU

SRIRANGAM – Where History, Bhakti & Art Converge

Dr Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan, will be presenting an immersive musical lecture experience at JP Nagar, Bengaluru, that brings alive the timeless glory of Śrīraṅgam—the heart of Śrī Vaiṣṇava tradition and one of India’s most sacred temple landscapes.

Organised by Kasturi Chamber Concerts, this richly curated session journeys through:
✨ Purāṇic origins & sacred legends
✨ History and living traditions
✨ Temple art, architecture & sacred geography
✨ Festivals, rituals & forgotten anecdotes
✨ Divya Prabandham pāśurams and their meaning

All seamlessly woven with live classical music by 🎶Vid. Anirudh Subramaniyam,
enhancing every narrative moment with rāga and bhāva.

📸 Exclusive photographs of Srirangam will be showcased, making it a visual, musical, and intellectual feast for rasikas, devotees, students, and heritage lovers alike.

🗓 Saturday, 31st January.

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

📍Makaranda, 1st Main, 4th Cross, Navodaya Nagar, JP Nagar 7th Phase, Bengaluru 62

📞 RSVP:
Chennu Narasimhan
📱 +91 98452 22248

If Srirangam means more to you than just a temple—
if you wish to see, hear, and understand it in all its layered splendour—this morning is not to be missed.

Limited seating. Early confirmation recommended.

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RATHAM's Heritage Experience for the month of February 2026 is out. Do take a look and let us know if you are interested.

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Muthukkuri Araiyar Sevai is a 17th century CE Tamil opera authored and practiced as a part of Araiyar Sevai in Srivaishnava temples. Elaborating the Srivaishnava principles of Paramatma Jeevathma relationship, this ritual theatre involves Sri Ranganatha, SriRanganachiyar and a soothsayer. Authored borrowing verses of the azhwars, this is offered as a ritual performance at Srirangam, Azhwar Tirunagari and Srivilliputhur.

Please contact the number given in the poster to participate in the program scheduled for the 11th of January, 2025, Sunday at Chennai.

Limited seats only.

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Wishing you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2026.

Happy sharing the schedule for January 2026 herewith.

There are walks, talks and some new programs starting soon.

Looking forward to a year filled with making memories and learning.

Siva Siva.

#heritage #travel #monthly #schedule #history #tradition #ratham

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‪@AadhanAanmeegam‬ தளத்திற்கு வழங்கிய நேர்காணல். திருவாரூர் திருத்தலம் பற்றிய புராணச்செய்திகள்.

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Vanakkam,

With great pleasure I welcome you to a special illustrated music lecture on Tiruvarur temple.

Organized by Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, this program is happening at Vani Mahal, G N Chetty Road, T Nagar, Chennai on 4th June, 2023, Sunday between 10-12 noon.

Selected compositions on Tiruvarur and thevaram verses shall be rendered by Vid S Shrivathsan.

The meaning of the name Tiruvarur, story of Muchukundha, traditional history on the unique traditions of the temple, Thyagaraja Swami and the mystic rituals, the grand annual 55 day brahmothsavam, the tallest chariot, who is a vidanga moorthy?, grand architecture of the temple complex, famous Muchukunda murals in the 1000 pillared hall, the Kamalalayam tank, the secrets of Deva Sayarakshai, a few forgotten traditions of the temple, epigraphic details, musical instruments in the temple are some of the topics that will be discussed.

This program is open to all and there is no registration required.

Do join us for an elaborate treat on a temple that is steeped in history and tradition.

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Hi,
The registrations are open for the upcoming webinar series on Regional Development of Chola Temple Architecture.

The mighty Cholas are popular for the grandeur of their temple complexes. Apart from world acclaimed wonders like Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram, there are thousands of temples that were built under their patronage. The vast Chola Empire that extended beyond the Indian peninsula, accommodated local existing traditions in temple construction wherever they went. This paved way to a whole list of shrines being expanded in regions away from their core area. The northern districts, western districts (Kongu region), southern districts and parts of Andhra and Telangana resonate with Chola temples all around. This series scheduled once in two months shall explore lesser known Chola temples around south India. We are starting with the northern districts of TN.



For registration and more details about the event, click the link below:

www.madhukalai.com/upcoming-events-1

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