Thyagaraja Aradhana 2025
Radha Krishna Temple of Bay Area Presents
THYAGARAJA ARADHANA 2025
Honoring the Devotional Legacy of Saint Thyagaraja
Jan 18, 2025, 10 AM-1 PM
Who is Saint Thyagaraja?
Saint Thyagaraja, an illustrious Bhakti Saint from Southern India, born on May 4th, 1767, was a glorious devotee of Lord Ram and a maestro of Carnatic classical music. His musical legacy and kirtan compositions inspire several generations of Carnatic musicians today. His musical journey began under the tutelage of Sonti Venkataramanayya. However, Thyagaraja also considered the great Saint Purandara Dasa, who composed over 450000 bhajans, his manasic (mental) guru. While Saint Purandara Dasa remains the father of Carnatic Music, Thyagaraja, Shyama Shastri, and Muthuswamy Dikshithar form the famed trinity of Carnatic music who revolutionized the devotional art form with their academic mastery and innovative compositions.
Thyagaraja - The Selfless Devotee
Notably, the genius Saint Thyagaraja considered music a form of loving worship—Nadopasana—for his beloved Shree Sita Rama and shunned singing for name and fame despite his life's hardships. Ever surrendered to Lord Rama, his kirtans reflect soul-touching divine sentiments in various moods along his spiritual journey towards attaining the Supreme Goal of human life—selfless love or Bhakti for the Lord. Read more about Saint Thyagaraja’s devotional journey and spirit of total renunciation from Swami Mukundananda’s latest book - Nourish Your Soul - Inspiration from and Lives of Great Saints
Watch this video by Swami Mukundananda in which he narrates two endearing episodes from Saint Thyagaraja’s life:
Thyagaraja Aradhana History
Saint Thyagaraja’s inestimable contributions are honored annually on the day of his Samadhi—Pushya Bahula Panchami—in Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, his home state. This day is commemorated as Thyagaraja Aradhana worldwide, with the key highlight being a community rendition of Thyagaraja’s five masterpieces - the Pancharatna Kritis.
Join us in honoring this great saint who demonstrates that even our talents are gifts from God that can be used to glorify Him and purify our hearts. Offer your talents for a good cause to support the temple community to preserve and propagate Indian spirituality, community, culture, and Vedic values.
Thyagaraja Aradhana Highlights
- Ganesh Pooja
- Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
- Pancharatna Kritis joint rendition - relish timeless masterpieces of Tyagaraja
- Solo and group performances - Offer your talents (only Tyagaraja Kritis)
- Temple Aarti and Prasad
Thyagaraja Aradhana - Participation details
- Participate in a mesmerizing group rendition of the Pancharatna Kritis ($15 per participant)
- Sing or play your favorite non-Pancharatna Thyagaraja Kritis in a solo performance (instrumental/vocal) - ($15 per participant, no accompanists) - Time Limit 4 min
- Perform any non-Pancharatna Kriti as a group ($25 per group, minimum 3 participants) - Time Limit 4 min
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Highlights
Ganesh Pooja
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
Pancharatna Kritis
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
Solo and Group Performances -Tyagaraja Kritis
Solo and Group Performances -Tyagaraja Kritis
Solo and Group Performances -Tyagaraja Kritis
Solo and Group Performances -Tyagaraja Kritis
Temple Aarti and Preeti Bhoj
Solo and Group Performances -Tyagaraja Kritis
Temple Aarti and Preeti Bhoj
Schedule - 10 AM - 1 PM
Ganesh Pooja
10 AM
Blissful Play - Life of Saint Tyagaraja
10 :10 AM
Pancharatna Kritis Joint Rendition
10 :20 AM
Solo and Group Performances - Tyagaraja kritis
11 :30 AM
Temple Aarti
12 :30 PM
preeti bhoj
1 PM
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