MANODHARMAM THROUGH VARNAMS

Presented by

Vidushi SRIRANJANI SANTHANAGOPALAN

June 7 & 8, 2025

Workshop Details:

• Venue: Tiburon Clubhouse - 12230 Cedarcrest Dr, Cerritos, CA 90703

• June 7

  • Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• June 8

  • Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

• Registration Fees: $100 per person ($80 for Youth Committee members)

• Fees to be paid by Zelle to simacademy@gmail.com with the note “[Participant’s Name] - June 2025 Workshop”

• Space is Limited!

What are the requirements to sign up for the workshop?

• Must be a 2025 SIMA member

• Must be an Intermediate to Advanced student of Carnatic music

• Must know at least 6 varnams

• Open to ages 10 years and older

What are the topics that will be covered?

• ⁠Understanding Varnam Structure

  A deep dive into Samanya, Lakshana, Dattu, and Visesha Prayogam

• Hidden Mathematical Elements

  Exploring intricate rhythmic and structural patterns within a Varnam

• Learning Rare Varnams

  Ahiri Ata Tala Varnam (Pachimirium Adiyappayya)

  Bilahari Adi Tala Varnam (Veena Kuppaiyer)

• Varnams as a Gateway to Manodharma

  Practical strategies to use Varnams as a tool for developing Manodharma