Day 2 of Yaksha Festival: Carnatic flutist Shashank Subramanyam keeps audience spellbound with his music

Shashank is the youngest recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi's senior award presented by the Government of India and has also won the Chevalier Award from the French Government.


Coimbatore: On the eve of the Mahashivaratri festival, Isha is hosting the three-day 'Yaksha’ which is an exuberant festival of classical music and dance by world-renowned artists. Ace Carnatic flutist Shashank Subramanyam performed on the second day of the festival, leaving the audience spellbound with his melodious tunes.



Padri Sathish Kumar played Mridangam and Greethar Uduppa played Kadam during the performance. Shashank is the youngest recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi's senior award presented by the Government of India and has also won the Chevalier Award from the French Government.

Madhavi Mudgal's Dance Group will perform Odissi on Friday. On Thursday, celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist Jayateerth Mevundi slayed the audience with his characteristic inimitable vocals.



Hundreds of people from not only Tamil Nadu but also from various states and countries are joining to witness the soulful rendition the maestros which are scheduled to be performed in Suryakund at the Isha Yoga Center from 7 pm to 9 pm.

All those interested can attend the event for free. The performances are also being live-streamed online.

Named after celestial beings in Indian mythology, 'Yaksha' provides a platform for renowned artists to perform and connoisseurs to appreciate these ancient arts performed by masters. India’s various art forms are not only a reflection of diverse cultures but also a source of spiritual inspiration for thousands of years. Yaksha thus is an endeavor to preserve and promote the uniqueness, purity, and diversity of the country’s performing arts.

The Yaksha Festival comes ahead of the iconic Mahashivratri festival which is to be hosted by Isha in Coimbatore on February 18. The nightlong festival includes Satsang and Guided Meditation by Sadhguru combined with breathtaking performances from artists across India.

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