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Swathi Sangeethotsavam is a 7-day music festival in the month of Dhanu, from 06 to 12 January every year at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India within the Fort Palace Complex adjoining the Sreepadmanabhaswami Temple. This festival is held in the majestic Kuthiramalika palace built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal himself. Exclusively, compositions of Maharaja Swathi Tirunal Rama Varma are rendered at the festival. This festival is of recent orgin, but the settings of the Kuthiramalika palace has made it one of the very special festivals, and is perhaps next only to Navarathri concerts, also held in the nearby mandapam complex. Swathi festival is a gala event of music organised by the Government of Kerala every year in the last week of January.On the occasion of the Swathi Musical Festival in Kerala, a large number of eminent musical personalities from all over the country gather at the Kuthiramalika Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to enjoy the musical shows that are put up by them. You can derive pleasure by listening to their songs. As one of the famous national music events in India, the Swathi Sangeethotsavam invites the great maestros of both Carnatic and Hindustani music to this festival which highlights Kerala's contribution to Indian Classical Music. It also aims at developing and sustaining interest in classical music in the young budding musical talents of today.The sheer variety and brilliance of Indian Classical Music is sure to leave everyone spell bound. It is a privilege to witness this venerable gathering of esteemed artists. One is sure to remain riveted to one's seat once any of the masters start performing. The Swathi Musical Festival in Kerala is a superb musical gathering which helps you to comprehend the richness of Indian classical music. It also gives the talented individuals belonging to this sphere of performing art the chance to display their aptitude. It is indeed a gala celebration where the musical brilliance of reputed individuals leaves one completely mesmerized. The 'Swathi Puraskar' instituted in the honour of Swathi Thirunal by the Government of Kerala is awarded to a music personality for his creative contributions at this festival every year. It constitutes a cash award of hundred thousand rupees, a citation and a memento Concerts start at 6 pm (the concerts tend to last generally from 150 to 200 minutes, although no time limit is given to the artists). Concerts are open to all lovers of music and are organised by H.H.Sir Rama Varma Maharaja of Travancore Trust. The entrance to Kuthiramalika is via Bhajanappura Palace, Thekketheruvu. |
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Address:Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
District: Thiruvananthapuram |
Nearest City: Thiruvananthapuram |
Best time to visit: January 6 - 15, 2009 |
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The venue of this grand musical extravaganza is the Kuthiramalika Palace in Thiruvananthapuram.There is a reason behind choosing this palace as the location. The famous king of the erstwhile state of Travancore Swathi Thirunal was a celebrated poet and musician as well. He had composed many of his memorable verses in this palace itself. So there could not have been any better place to carry on the musical legacy of this gifted man. |
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