Unlocking Carnatic Creativity Through Varnams with Sriranjani Santhanagopalan
Dates: 19, 20, 21 September 2025
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Indian Music Experience, Bengaluru
It’s not uncommon to feel creatively stuck when navigating the vast, complex, and rich realms of Carnatic music. Learning compositions is one journey, but using them as springboards for deeper exploration and enhancing Manodharma (creativity) is quite another.
Enter Varnams.
Often dismissed as a beginner’s exercise, the Varnam is, in reality, one of the most profound and essential forms in Carnatic music. It carries the very DNA of a raga, preserving it with remarkable precision over time. Varnams also serve as living historical records, capturing the artistic imprints of musicians across generations. They are invaluable keys to understanding some of the most complex and richly textured Ragas in Carnatic Music.
This immersive experience is designed for students and practitioners of Carnatic music—vocalists and instrumentalists alike—who are eager to explore the creative and expressive potential of Varnams in greater depth.
In addition to exploring these rich layers, this workshop will also feature a fun, hands-on DIY segment where participants will get to compose their own little Varnams.
Who Can Apply:
- Anyone over 12 years old
- Participants with at least 3 years of training in Carnatic vocals or instrumental
Workshop Guidelines:
- Participants should be familiar with basic varnams and open to creative exploration.
- Bring a notebook and your instrument.
About Sriranjani Santhanagopalan
Sriranjani Santhanagopalan is a leading Carnatic vocalist known for her depth, creativity, and distinctive voice. Rooted in tradition and driven by curiosity, she performs at top festivals across India and abroad, and leads the Tapasya School of Music, mentoring students worldwide. She is also a dynamic curator, educator, and thought leader in the field.
Supported by Indian Music Experience and Arundathi Moorti Philanthropies
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Indian Music Experience: Bengaluru, Brigade Millennium Avenue, Opp.Wood Rose Club, J.P.Nagar 7th Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078, India, Bangalore
INR 1500
