How Varkala’s MS Subbulakshmi Festival keeps the Carnatic legend’s legacy alive

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Singer N J Nandini performing astatine  an earlier variation  of the MS Subbulakshmi Sangeetholsav

Singer N J Nandini performing astatine an earlier variation of the MS Subbulakshmi Sangeetholsav | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

A clump of euphony lovers from Varkala, a seaside municipality successful Kerala, has been keeping the bequest of MS Subbulakshmi alive. Since her decease successful 2004, the Sreekrishna Natya Sangeetha Academy, a registered creation and taste institution, has been conducting a Carnatic euphony contention successful the legendary musician’s honour. 

By 2007, the academy took the inaugural to signifier the MS Subbulakshmi Foundation, 1 of the archetypal successful Kerala dedicated to 1 of the astir respected Carnatic musicians successful the country. The founding members decided to institute a five-day euphony festival, MS Subbulakshmi Sangeetholsavam, celebrating her genius and immense assemblage of work. 

Published - April 30, 2026 07:26 p.m. IST

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