Who can beat the musical heritage of Mylapore, in particular that of the four Mada Streets? And what better time to walk around it than in December – the Music Season? This was the very quadrangle where musical greats such as Papanasam Sivan and Koteeswara Iyer had composed. The Padigam that Tirugnanasamabandar sang to revive Poompavai still lingers here. Here was where Ambi Dikshitar taught S Rajam, TL Venkatarama Iyer and DK Pattammal. Here is where the proud administrators of Sabhas lived, organised and quarreled bitterly. Several stars – GNB, Madurai Mani and Brinda/Mukta had their debuts in street concerts right here.
To make it a musical experience, we are having Arthi and Archana, students of Sangita Kalanidhi R Vedavalli to come along and sing some of the immortal songs associated with the place.
The walk will begin at 6.00 am and end at 8.00 am after which we will have breakfast. Those who wish to register can do so as follows:
The payment of Rs 750 per head can be made either through NEFT or through our payment gateway online for which you need to click here.
Details for NEFT
NEFT:Account Name : Past Forward
Account Type: Current
Bank Name : The Federal Bank Ltd
A/c No. 12820200104237
Branch : Royapettah
IFSC CODE : FDRL0001282
Please make sure you send us the reference number by email to walks@chennaipastforward.com after making the transfer so that we know which payment is from whom.
If you still feel that payment is best made in the old way, you are most welcome to visit us at office and do so. The address is
Past Forward,
c/o HVK Systems,
2&3, Bhattad Tower,
30, Westcott Road,
Royapettah, Chennai 600014.
Lovely to read about the organization of a Musical walk in Mylapore.
Reading the history of this very significant place associated with our great ‘musical bhakthas’ stirs within me many thoughts and emotions.
Having never lived in Chennai and only having heard stories of our cultural heritage from my husband whose roots were closer to Chennai there is a feeling of having missed so much.
However,it is very encouraging to learn through such articles that there are still strong efforts on the part of many people to revive and keep alive the flame of our heritage and history.
Through such activities we should be able to re-kindle our institutions and give new life to our age-old traditions.
Wishing all success and strength to such ‘walks and talks and writings and readings.’.
This is active nation building connecting with the greats of our past and present.
Maybe a short video recording the event would be interesting-just a passing thought!
Hi Sriram. Please count me in. Vidya Nagarajan – the person who makes an additional re 1 payment every time for identification purpose ! I will make the payment tonight and let you know the reference. Please confirm my registration. Thanks.
Best regards, Vidya
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What a novel idea!
And very Indian too rs 101 at weddings style… Besh Besh