The title of Naadha Vinodhini was conferred on Carnatic voco-violinist Jyothi Kalai, a visually disabled artiste, by Naadhabrahmam United Gyan Academy on Saturday.
Chairperson of the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal G. Chandrasekaran said that music was a part of our lives, from birth to death. The two cannot be separated. He said that he was startled by the range of music knowledge she had. Her achievements were astounding, and she has received around 30 awards at such a young age.
Former Chairperson of State Human Rights Commission S. Baskaran appreciated Naadhabrahmam founder N. Subramanian for the services he is rendering to classical music. Jyothi Kalai’s mother, he said, deserved much praise to have supported her daughter.
Mr. Subramanian said that this was the 24th year of the organisation, which has been organising programmes in places like Delhi and Srirangam. The award ceremony was followed by a musical performance by Jyothi Kalai, accompanied by D. Badrinarayanan on the violin and Manikudi S. Chandrasekaran on the mridangam.
Published – June 21, 2025 10:23 pm IST