Aaroha Carnatic Music Festival 2026

Sadhana Academy for Musical Arts, in partnership with Tapasya School of Music (led by Vid. Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan), presents the Aaroha Carnatic Music Festival. Join us for a deeply immersive two-day celebration of Carnatic music honoring its rich heritage, timeless compositions, and intricate rhythms through inspiring performances and soulful renditions.

Festival Highlights

Curated thematic concerts by local talent and emerging young artists from across the United States
“Nadarnava” Ensemble, curated by Vid. Arun Prakash, conducted by Shri. Subramanian Janardanan, presented by Pacific Northwest talent
Carnatic music trivia conducted by Vid. Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan
Screening of the award-winning documentary "Colonial Interlude" on the Indo-colonial music of Muthuswami Dikshitar, directed by musicologist Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran
Live Zoom Q&A with musicologist Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran
“Timeless Gems of the Trinity” workshop, curated by Vid. Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan, presented by participants
Sadhana Academy for Musical Arts Carnatic Music Competition Awards Ceremony
Grand finale concert by Vid. Sriranjani Tapasya Santhanagopalan, accompanied by Vid. Kamala Kiran on the Violin, Vid. Sumesh Narayanan on the Mridangam and Dr. Ravi Balasubramaniam on the Ghatam

20+ Hours of Music

80+ Participants

70+ Ragas

60+ Compositions

15+ Themes