The Conference Center, Raritan Valley Community College,118 Lamington Road, Branchburg NJ 08876
2026 Kum Avantika Srinivasan
Journey Through Thiruvarur is a musical and cultural exploration of one of South India’s most significant temple towns. Moving through the physical spaces of the Thyagarajaswamy Temple, from the East Gopuram to the shrines of Neelotpalamba, Thyagarajaswamy, and Kamalamba, the presentation weaves together history, Tamil devotional literature, Carnatic music, and temple traditions. Through the compositions of prominent figures such as Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar, Papanasam Sivan, Papavinasa Mudaliar, and Sundaramoorthy Nayanar, supported by a video tour of the temple, the audience is invited to experience how centuries of devotion, art, and culture continue to shape the living tradition of Thiruvarur.
**This Program is FREE to all members of CMANA and Public**