A graceful felicitation ceremony honouring Guru Smt. Prasanna Varrier, eminent Carnatic music guru, was held at the Mysore Association Hall, Matunga, Mumbai, celebrating her 75th birthday and her lifelong dedication to the field of classical music and music education.
The programme was organised by the students of Swararnavam Academy as a mark of deep respect and gratitude towards their revered guru, whose tireless efforts have shaped generations of students in Carnatic music.
The highlight of the evening was a grand Carnatic vocal concert by Prince Rama Varma, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was ably accompanied by Avaneeswaram S R Vinu on violin and Nanjil A R Arul, creating a memorable musical experience for the audience.
Several distinguished personalities from the world of classical music and performing arts attended the ceremony and extended their felicitations. The guests of honour included Udyogamandal Vikram Pillai, Narayan Mani, Dr Rajesh Srinivasan, Ganesh Kumar, Vannamala Dixit, Usha Nagarajan and others.
The event stood as a heartfelt tribute to Guru Smt. Prasanna Varrier’s invaluable contribution to Carnatic music and her role as an inspiring mentor. The evening concluded on a note of reverence, cultural richness, and musical excellence, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. Please watch the highlights of the evening in the enclosed KIM youtube channel link.