‘Sangeet Yatra by Dr Nithyasree Mahadevan’

Every December, as the Tamil month of Margazhi dawns, devotion finds its voice through music. The air fills with the sound of ragas before sunrise, temple courtyards awaken with hymns, and Chennai transforms into a stage for one of India’s most revered cultural traditions—the Margazhi season. Rooted in bhakti and sangeetam, this sacred time is believed to awaken the spirit through sound and silence, where art becomes prayer and performance becomes offering. 

Carrying this timeless tradition forward, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre presents Margazhi Festival 2025, a two-day celebration honouring the divine connection between music and spirituality. The festival opens with ‘Sangeeta Yatra’ (Carnatic Pilgrimage) with Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan, whose distinguished voice leads audiences on a journey through India’s temple towns, tracing their spiritual resonance through the Carnatic repertoire. Each composition evokes the poetry, faith, and ragas of a sacred kshetram, creating an evening of devotion and discovery where melody meets meaning. 

Accompanied by M. A. Krishnaswamy on violin, Dr. Rajesh Srinivasan on mridangam, and N. Y. Eashwaran on kanjeera, Dr. Nithyasree brings depth, nuance, and grace to every note. A descendant of musical legends, Padma Vibhushan Smt. D.K. Pattammal and Sangita Kalanidhi Palghat Mani Iyer, her performances are celebrated for their vibrant energy, rare compositions, and profound artistry. 

Rooted in tradition yet alive with emotion, ‘Sangeeta Yatra’ invites both connoisseurs and new listeners to experience Carnatic music not just as sound, but as a sacred offering. 

This performance is supported by Reliance Foundation.