M.S. Subbulakshmi remembered on her 110th birth anniversary in Tirupati
Students and music scholars gather at Tirupati to honor legendary singer M.S. Subbulakshmi on her 110th birth anniversary with classical performances and t
Students, scholars and music enthusiasts gather at Tirupati to mark the milestone
Students from the Nadaswaram department performed 'Mangala Vadyam' as part of Wednesday's commemoration of legendary singer M.S. Subbulakshmi's 110th birth anniversary in Tirupati.
Music enthusiasts, upcoming vocalists, stage performers and academicians of classical music assembled at her bronze idol installed at the APSRTC junction and offered garlands. Scholars in the crowd sang her classical numbers as a tribute to 'MS Amma', as she was popularly known in music circles.
Cultural tribute and financial legacy
Members of 'Rayalaseema Rangasthali', a Tirupati-based cultural organisation led by its president Gundala Gopinath Reddy, paid tributes to her statue. Reddy recalled how she spread devotion through her classics like Bhaja Govindam and Vishnu Sahasranamam.
Speakers at the gathering recalled her contribution to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) by way of royalty amounting to crores of rupees from the Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham and Annamayya Kirtans. The 'Bharat Ratna' awardee's legacy continues to resonate through these devotional compositions.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
Who is M.S. Subbulakshmi and why is she remembered?
M.S. Subbulakshmi was a legendary singer and Bharat Ratna awardee known for her classical devotional music. She is remembered for spreading devotion through classics like Bhaja Govindam and Vishnu Sahasranamam, and for her significant financial contributions to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams through royalties from Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham and Annamayya Kirtans.
What event was held in Tirupati on M.S. Subbulakshmi's 110th birth anniversary?
A commemoration was held at the APSRTC junction in Tirupati where students, scholars, and music enthusiasts gathered at her bronze idol. The event featured performances by Nadaswaram students, garland offerings, and tributes sung by classical music scholars.
Which organization led the tributes to M.S. Subbulakshmi in Tirupati?
Rayalaseema Rangasthali, a Tirupati-based cultural organization led by president Gundala Gopinath Reddy, paid tributes to M.S. Subbulakshmi's statue during the commemoration.
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