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Maestro Murthy Honored at Chembai Music Fest
6 Nov
Summary
- Mridangam maestro T.K. Murthy received the Sree Guruvayurappan Chembai Award.
- The award includes a gold medallion, Rs 50,000 cash prize, and a citation.
- The festival will feature over 3,000 musicians over 15 days.
Mridangam maestro T.K. Murthy was presented with the Sree Guruvayurappan Chembai Award on Friday, marking the inauguration of the annual Chembai Music Festival. The esteemed 103-year-old musician accepted the honor from Devaswom and health minister K. Muraleedharan.
Murthy expressed his delight, recalling his numerous concerts with the late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, in whose honor the award is instituted. The prestigious accolade comprises a 10g gold medallion featuring Lord Guruvayurappan, a Rs 50,000 cash prize, a citation, and a plaque.
Legendary playback singer K.S. Chithra was also felicitated as the special guest. The temple town is now set to host a 15-day continuous music festival, commencing on Friday, November 6, 2026. More than 3,000 musicians are expected to participate, showcasing their talents until the festival's conclusion on November 21, 2026.
