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Proof shows Dikshitars sold Chidambaram temple land, says Madras High Court
5 days, 7 hours ago

Proof shows Dikshitars sold Chidambaram temple land, says Madras High Court

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has observed that the documents submitted by the HR&CE department prima facie demonstrated the sale of land belonging to Sabanayakar temple in Chidambaram by the Podhu Dikshitars to third parties. Referring to two land transactions, for which, the department submitted documents, the bench said the title does not belong to the individual Vembu Deekshithar who …

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A Symphony of Devi: Jayalakshmi Sekhar's Concert a Journey Through the Divine
2 months ago

A Symphony of Devi: Jayalakshmi Sekhar's Concert a Journey Through the Divine

The Hindu  

Jayalakshmi Sekhar's concert was themed on Devi, featuring a mix of kritis and ragas. The performance was well-supported by excellent percussionists, B. Ganapathyraman on the mridangam and Trichy Murali on the ghatam. Jayalakshmi's meticulous introduction to each piece added to the overall impact of the performance.

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Podhu Dikshitars reject allegation of temple land sale
3 months ago

Podhu Dikshitars reject allegation of temple land sale

New Indian Express  

CUDDALORE: Podhu Dikshitars have denied the claims of the state government, made before the the Madras High Court, that they have sold the land of the Natarajar temple. The dikshitars clarified the temple land is under the control of a special tahsildar, as per a government order. Addressing the media on Friday evening, U Vengatesa Dikshitar, secretary of the Natarajar …

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What makes Muthuswami Dikshitar’s Ganesha kritis special?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What makes Muthuswami Dikshitar’s Ganesha kritis special?

The Hindu  

The annual Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a grand spectacle that goes beyond religious realms and celebrates unity among people. Carnatic vocalist Rithvik Raja shares his favourite five kritis composed by Muthuswami Dikshitar. Sri muladhara chakra: Dikshitar has explored Shri raga, in which this composition is set. This is also the only Shri raga exploration by Dikshitar that does …

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Murky goings-on bring Chidambaram temple back into public focus
1 year, 6 months ago

Murky goings-on bring Chidambaram temple back into public focus

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Last month, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi made a controversial allegation when he claimed that two minor girls in Chidambaram had been forced to undergo the infamous “two-finger” virginity test. Leaving Chidambaram on May 24, Anand told the media that no two-finger test was done although “certain tests had …

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TN's Chidambaram Nataraja temple management gets 15 days to file reply on irregularities and complaints
2 years, 4 months ago

TN's Chidambaram Nataraja temple management gets 15 days to file reply on irregularities and complaints

India Today  

A committee has been created by the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowements department, which sought petitions from ‘persons having interest’ in the Chidambaram Nataraja temple’s management. The committee claims that 19,405 petitions were received, out of which 14,098 petitions mentioned irregularities in temple management and mentioned some complaints too. Dikshithars have swindled gold ornaments worth several crores from …

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The concert by Trichur Brothers was steeped in manodharma
3 years ago

The concert by Trichur Brothers was steeped in manodharma

The Hindu  

When two well-trained singers handle kritis together, there is great vitality. The pallavi was of Dikshitar’s composition ‘Panchamatanga Mukha Ganapathina’ in the same raga but in Ghanta eka talam after two aksharas. Before commencing the concert with a virutham on Lord Vigneswara, which was followed by Tiruvottriyur Thyagaiyer’s Sahana varnam, ‘Karunimpa’, the duo rendered portions of ‘Kamalaapta Kula’ by Tyagaraja …

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Mambalam Sisters’s accent was on aesthetics
3 years, 1 month ago

Mambalam Sisters’s accent was on aesthetics

The Hindu  

Having performed together for long, the Mambalam Sisters, Vijayalakshmi and Chitra, have a perfect understanding of each other’s strengths and individual expertise. In the niraval and kalpanaswara segments in the charanam line ‘Samagana vinodini’, the sisters divided and sang the portions that suited each one’s strengths, with the swarakshara and the occasional panchama varjitha phrases adding beauty. Another notable part …

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