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JAI SATHGURU FINE ARTS
is a newly established cultural organization in Porur, founded by Shri A.V. Manikantaan with the vision of promoting music and preserving traditional arts. The sabha was created to provide a platform for talented artists from around the world, offering them an opportunity to perform without any obligations. Shri A.V. Manikantaan, a renowned mridangam artist himself, aims to teach rhythm and music to young aspiring artists and share his deep knowledge of the art form with a broader audience.
In 2005, driven by this passion, Shri A.V. Manikantaan founded Jai Sathguru Sangeetha Vidyalaya in Adambakkam with just 10 students. Over the years, the school has grown exponentially and now boasts hundreds of students, with branches spread across South India.
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In 2005, driven by this passion, Shri A.V. Manikantaan founded Jai Sathguru Sangeetha Vidyalaya in Adambakkam with just 10 students. Over the years, the school has grown exponentially and now boasts hundreds of students, with branches spread across South India.
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A.V. Manikantaan
, born in Chennai, comes from a distinguished musical lineage. His maternal grandfather, Sri S. Gopalakrishnan, was a renowned mridangam artist, and his mother, G. Subbulakshmi, is a respected music teacher and violinist. His brother, Chennai A. Srikanth Bhagavathar, is a prominent artist in the field of Namasankeerthanam.
Manikantaan began his musical journey in 1988 under the guidance of the late Shri Vaideeswaran Koil Vaidhyanatha Iyer, continuing until 1996. From 1997 onwards, he was fortunate to receive advanced training under the divine tutelage of Shri Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani.
In 2008, Manikantaan completed his Master’s degree in Rhythmology (Indian Music) from the University of Madras. He is an "A" Graded artist with All India Radio and a recipient of the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship under the scheme of the CCRT, New Delhi.
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Manikantaan began his musical journey in 1988 under the guidance of the late Shri Vaideeswaran Koil Vaidhyanatha Iyer, continuing until 1996. From 1997 onwards, he was fortunate to receive advanced training under the divine tutelage of Shri Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani.
In 2008, Manikantaan completed his Master’s degree in Rhythmology (Indian Music) from the University of Madras. He is an "A" Graded artist with All India Radio and a recipient of the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship under the scheme of the CCRT, New Delhi.
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