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Sangeetholsavam

Chembai Sangeetholsavam

A 14-day Chembai Sangeetholsavam is held annually at the Sree Krishna temple at Guruvayur in November organised by the Guruvayur Devaswom board. Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, an exceptionally talented Carnatic musician from Chembai, Palakkad in Kerala born on September 1st 1896 enthralled music lovers in his lifetime with his powerful yet melodious renditions. An ardent devotee of Sree Krishna, Chembai attributed all his success to Guruvayoorappan. The maestro himself used to conduct the festival in the temple town during his lifetime. After his death in 1974 the Guruvayur Devaswom board took charge and aptly named the festival Chembai Sangeetholsavam in his memory. The festival which was held for three days in the beginning has been gaining popularity over the years, and is now held for two weeks, and attracts more than 2000 Carnatic musicians.

Navarathri Sangeetholsavam
Navarathri is the 9 day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. All throughout these 9 days, Kerala is full of life. This is a festive and joyous season for people all over Kerala. Classical music is played across the various stages in the state.

Swathi Sangeetholsavam
Swathi Sangeetholsavam, a week long music festival, is held annually from January 6 to 12 at the 'Kuthira Malika' palace complex at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The Sangeetholsavam is held in tribute to Maharaja Swathi thirunal, who ruled the state of Travancore from 1813- 1846 and was a patron of arts and a musician himself. His musical compositions including both Carnatic and Hindustani, are believed to number over four hundred. The festival is a tribute to Swathi Tirunal and is exclusively dedicated to his compositions.