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| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
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| genre = Carnatic vocalist
| occupation = Singer
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'''“Kalaimamani” Gayathri Girish''' is a Carnatic vocalist. Her introduction to music began as a child at the age of 6 years under the guidance of her mother Padmini Srinivasan. She subsequently came under the tutelage of Vidwan Vaigal.S.Gnanaskandan and Padma Bhushan, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai [[T. N. Seshagopalan|T.N.Seshagopalan]]. She is an “A-grade” artiste of All India Radio, Chennai and performs for Doordarshan and other private television channels. She specialises in lecture-sessions, thematic multi-media presentations integrating Bhakti and Carnatic Music and lecture-demonstrations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Magazine|first=Sruti|date=2017-10-09|title=Sruti Magazine: Gayathri Girish|url=http://srutimag.blogspot.com/2017/10/gayathri-girish.html|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Sruti Magazine}}</ref> She undertook an archival project for Doordarshan - Podhigai TV titled “Azhwargalum Amudha Tamizhum” to render the Azhwar Pasurams<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gayathri Girish, Carnatic Vocalist, Tamil Nadu, India - Sabhash!|url=http://www.sabhash.com/artist/16/gayathri-girish.htm|access-date=2020-08-19|website=www.sabhash.com}}</ref> ([[Naalayira Divya Prabhandham|Divya Prabandams]]) on DD Podhigai television every week for 8 consecutive years. She also serves on the artist panel for the [[Indian Council for Cultural Relations|ICCR]] (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) which is an autonomous organisation of the [[Government of India]], involved in India's external cultural relations, through cultural exchange with other countries and their peoples.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/theres-so-much-to-learn/article2274123.ece | title='There's so much to learn' | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=26 October 2007 | accessdate=18 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/gayatri-girishs-thematic-multimedia-feature-myriad-forms-of-lord-siva-focussed-on-myriad-forms-of-siva/article6267626.ece | title=Music for the soul | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | date=31 July 2014 | accessdate=21 August 2015| last1=Ramani | first1=Nandini }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-wellarticulated/article1027197.ece | title=Ragas well-articulated | newspaper=The Hindu | date=3 July 2011 | accessdate=21 August 2015| last1=Swaminathan | first1=G. }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/carnatic-musicians-dancers-honoured/article3146855.ece | title=Carnatic musicians, dancers honoured | newspaper=The Hindu | date=13 April 2006 | accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article13530.ece?service=print | title=A brilliant rendition of kalpana swaras | newspaper=[[New Indian Express]] | date=14 May 2012 | accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/article657670.ece | title=Life is a beautiful song | newspaper=The Hindu | date=13 March 2009 | accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31807&articlexml=Where-being-a-master-is-not-honour-enough-16062014006015 | title=Where being a master is not honour enough | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=16 June 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924235353/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31807&articlexml=Where-being-a-master-is-not-honour-enough-16062014006015 | archivedate=24 September 2018 | accessdate=18 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Arya-Tamannah-among-74-chosen-for-Kalaimamani-awards/articleshow/7381924.cms | title=Arya, Tamannah among 74 chosen for Kalaimamani awards | newspaper=[[The Times of India]] | date=29 January 2011 | accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-editorialfeatures/pace-matters/article5467146.ece | title=Pace matters | newspaper=The Hindu | first=V. | last=Balasubramanaian | date=17 December 2013 | accessdate=18 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Broadcasting2005">{{cite book|author=India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting|title=Report - Government of India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UPOJAAAAMAAJ|accessdate=21 August 2015|year=2005|page=54}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/sustained-the-tempo/article4296269.ece | title=Sustained the tempo | newspaper=The Hindu | date=11 January 2013 | accessdate=21 August 2015| last1=Swaminathan | first1=G. }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Gayatri Girish|url=http://carnatica.in/special/gayatrigirish.htm|access-date=2020-08-19|website=carnatica.in}}</ref>

== Early life and childhood ==
Gayathri Girish was born in [[Coimbatore]] and spent her growing years at Chennai. She has completed her undergraduate studies in Mathematics (Gold Medalist) and holds a post graduate degree in Computer Applications (MCA) both from [[Meenakshi College for Women]], University of Madras, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alumni - Meenakshi College for Women|url=http://www.meenakshicollege.com/alumni|access-date=2020-08-21|website=www.meenakshicollege.com}}</ref> Her childhood was entirely filled with music - having learnt to play the violin too briefly as a child. She pursued her saadhana in music religiously, attended numerous competitions, and won several prizes establishing herself as an artiste in the making right from her early years.<ref name=":0"/><ref>{{Cite web|title=Individual Issues|url=https://www.sruti.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=582&search=lakshmi+sreeram|access-date=2020-08-21|website=www.sruti.com}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Concert tours ===
Gayathri has presented concerts in numerous Sabhas and forums in India including at the Margazhi Isai Vizha ([[Madras Music Season]]) in Chennai’s Sabhas from the year 1990.<ref>{{Cite news|title=The Magic of Margazhi: Five musicians on their experiences this year|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/the-magic-of-margazhi-five-musicians-on-their-experiences-this-year/|access-date=2020-08-22|website=The Indian Express|date=7 January 2019|language=en}}</ref> She has travelled internationally and performed at the Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gayathri Girish - rasikas.org|url=https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=221109#p221109|access-date=2020-08-19|website=www.rasikas.org}}</ref> USA, Festival of India at Russia, Sydney Music Festival at Australia, ICCR Colombo etc. apart from touring Singapore, Malaysia, Muscat, London, USA etc. for concerts.<ref name=":0" /> She has delivered [[Pallavi]]s with complex [[Tala (music)|talas]] and [[Jugalbandi|Jugalbandhis]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines.|url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu/20130111/282355447093891|access-date=2020-08-22|website=www.pressreader.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=FROM THE DIARY OF A SABHA HOPPER - MY ARTICLE IN SAMUDHRA - rasikas.org|url=https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24959|access-date=2020-08-22|website=www.rasikas.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Krishnamurti|first=P. S.|date=2010-09-23|title=Graceful blend of styles|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Graceful-blend-of-styles/article16044661.ece|access-date=2020-08-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Lecture demonstrations and paper presentations ===
Gayathri's Lec-Dems have covered subjects such as Sathguru [[Tyagaraja]] – the Innovator,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=MYLAPORE TIMES » Vocalist Gayathri Girish to present saint Thyagaraja theme-based concerts|url=http://www.mylaporetimes.com/2019/08/vocalist-gayathri-girish-to-present-saint-thyagaraja-theme-based-concerts/|access-date=2020-08-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Isai-tamizh anrum inrum (Tamil music then and now), Sanskrit compositions of [[Papanasam Sivan]], Fundamentals of Music – for schools in Chennai, Handling of [[Bhairavi (Hindustani)|Raga Bhairavi]] by the Music trinity, The place of '[[Varnam]]' in [[Carnatic music|Carnatic Music]], Popular Pallavis, Evolution of musical forms in the post-trinity period, Sankeerthana Rathnavali, Compositions of Margadarsi Seshayyangar etc. She has presented workshops on teamwork and leadership to Corporates such as SAP Labs. Papers presented include, 'The music of [[Muthuswami Dikshitar|Muthusvami Dikshitar]] - a window into his personality' at the Swadeshi Indology Conference organised by BVB at Bangalore in 2019<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-14|title=Swadeshi Indology Conference – 5|url=https://swadeshiindology.com/si-5/|access-date=2020-08-19|website=SWADESHI INDOLOGY CONFERENCES|language=en-US}}</ref> and Vedanta and Music at the 22nd International Congress of Vedanta organised by the Special Center For Sanskrit Studies at JNU, New Delhi in December 2015<ref>{{Cite web|title=Twenty Second International Congress of Vedanta (22Vedanta), Special Center for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi|url=http://sanskrit.jnu.ac.in/conf/22vedanta/index.jsp|access-date=2020-08-19|website=sanskrit.jnu.ac.in}}</ref>

=== Multimedia presentations ===
Gayathri’s has delivered multi-media presentations on topics such as ‘Sapta Vitanka Sthalas of Tyagarajaswamy', 'Sri Tyagarajaya Namasthe', ‘The genius of [[Muthuswami Dikshitar|Muthusvami Dikshitar]]’, ‘Nagareshu [[Kanchipuram|Kanchi]]’, ‘Compositions of Sathguru Tyagaraja on deities other than Lord Rama’, ‘Shiva-Shakti’, ‘Adi Shankara Bhagavadpada’, ‘Arupadai Veedu’, ‘Ma Ramanan - Uma Ramanan’, ‘Kshetra Darshan of Shiva and Shakti’, ‘Different Aspects of Shiva Bhakti’, ‘Myriad Forms of Lord Shiva’ etc.<ref name=":1" /><ref>http://www.kutcheribuzz.com/news/music/4090-sri-tyagaraja-namaste-theme-concert</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Swaminathan|first=G.|date=2018-07-12|title=What is special about Kanchipuram, heritage or music?|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/know-the-salient-features-of-kanchi-kshetram/article24398535.ece|access-date=2020-08-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lyrical notes that explore spiritual history|url=http://cms.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2017/apr/14/lyrical-notes-that-explore-spiritual-history-1593700.html|access-date=2020-08-22|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

=== Research under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture - Government of India ===
Gayathri's project "Myriad Forms of Lord Shiva”, a thematic multimedia production, was done under the Production Grant, instituted by the Ministry of Culture, New Delhi, and spanned an entire year from February 2013 to March 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CUR_TITLE|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=1440&at=5|access-date=2020-08-19|website=sangeetnatak.gov.in}}</ref> This series was conceived as a concert-cum-multimedia presentation of temple architecture and iconography of the various forms of Lord Shiva, along with explanations of the nuances of the compositions, philosophical ideas, co-relating them appropriately to the context of authentic Sanskrit texts and treatises. She is also currently doing research work under the Senior Fellowship scheme instituted by the Ministry of Culture.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramani|first=Nandini|date=2014-07-31|title=Music for the soul|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/gayatri-girishs-thematic-multimedia-feature-myriad-forms-of-lord-siva-focussed-on-myriad-forms-of-siva/article6267626.ece|access-date=2020-08-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=sivakumar|first=s|date=2013-04-11|title=Vocals, visuals aid vision|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/vocals-visuals-aid-vision/article4605893.ece|access-date=2020-08-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

=== Others ===
A grand conglomeration of [[Crazy Mohan|'Crazy' Mohan's]] Literature and Carnatic Music titled ''Ramanaayanam'' (Crazy Mohan’s poetry on Bhagwan Ramana Maharishi) was presented by Gayathri Girish.

== Awards and recognition ==
* Ph D: Thesis on 'Journey towards liberation as seen through Muthusamy Dikshidar's Kritis' - Madras University Sanskrit department (Year 2021)
*'Crazy' Mohan Award of Excellence – Crazy Creations (Year 2019)<ref>{{Cite news|last=Correspondent|first=Special|date=2019-10-16|title=Crazy Mohan's birth anniversary to be observed|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/crazy-mohans-birth-anniversary-to-be-observed/article29694945.ece|access-date=2020-08-22|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* M S Subbulakshmi Puraskar – Varkala, Trivandrum (Year 2019)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sruti - October 2019 Digital Magazine from Magzter - World's Largest Digital Newsstand|url=https://www.magzter.com/share/mag/6187/374883|access-date=2020-08-23|website=Magzter}}</ref>
* Sivan Isai Selvi – Papanasam Sivan Rasigar Sangam Chennai (Year 2017)
* [[Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar|Ustaad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar]] – Sangeet Natak Akademi (Year 2014)<ref>{{Cite news|date=2014-06-19|title=Recognising young talents|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/recognising-young-talents/article6130054.ece|access-date=2020-08-23|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* Sangeetha Sarathy – Sri Matha Samarpanam Trust (Year 2013)<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=CUR_TITLE|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=1440&at=5|access-date=2020-08-23|website=sangeetnatak.gov.in}}</ref>
* [[Kalaimamani]] – Government of Tamilnadu (Year 2011)<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2011-01-29|title=Kalaimamani awards announced|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Kalaimamani-awards-announced/article15536990.ece|access-date=2020-08-23|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* Kalai Nirai Mamani – Tamilnadu Government Music College (Year 2007)
* Isai Peroli – Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai (Year 2003)
* Dr.MLV award – [[Narada Gana Sabha]], Chennai (Year 2002)
* Yuva Kala Bharati – Bharat Kalachar, Chennai (Year 2000)
* Gaana Rathna – Department of Cultural Affairs, Colombo (Year 1997)<ref name=":2" />

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|Sl.No
|Album
|Released by
|-
|1
|Karnaranjani
|Amutham
|-
|2
|Neelambari
|Amutham
|-
|3
|Rama Namam
|Amutham
|-
|4
|Carnatic Vocal
|AVM
|-
|5
|Ksetra - Arupadai Veedu
|Charsur
|-
|6
|Live in Concert- December 2007
|Charsur
|-
|7
|Live in Concert- December 2012
|Charsur
|-
|8
|Chamundi Ashttothara Kritis of Muthiah Bhagavatar – Volume 1
|Charsur
|-
|9
|Chamundi Ashttothara Kritis of Muthiah Bhagavatar – Volume 2
|Charsur
|-
|10
|Chamundi Ashttothara Kritis of Muthiah Bhagavatar – Volume 3
|Charsur
|-
|11
|Vaishnavam
|Charsur
|-
|12
|Carnatic Vocal- Margam Series
|HMV
|-
|13
|Carnatic Vocal
|HMV
|-
|14
|Carnatic Vocal
|INRECO
|-
|15
|Swaraadesham
|Kalavardhini
|-
|16
|Devi Krithis
|Kalavardhini
|-
|17
|Sri Raja Rajeswari Andhadhi
|Kalavardhini
|-
|18
|Explosions- Fusion Album - Volume 1
|Kosmic Music
|-
|19
|Explosions- Fusion Album - Volume 2
|Kosmic Music
|-
|20
|Ultimate - Fusion Album
|Kosmic Music
|-
|21
|Thrayaa
|Kosmic Music
|-
|22
|Layam - Rhythmic Ecstasies
|Music Today
|-
|23
|Isaiye Oliye Inaindhidu
|Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust
|-
|24
|Isaikku Isaivan
|Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust
|-
|25
|Sri Matruka Pushpamala Stuti
|Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust
|-
|26
|Kunthalavarali
|Rajalakshmi Audio
|-
|27
|Madrasil Margazhi 2006-Music Academy Concert
|Rajalakshmi Audio
|-
|28
|108 Divya Kshetra Krithis
|Rukmini Ramani
|-
|29
|Pratyaksha Deivame
|Rukmini Ramani
|-
|30
|Sunaadha Soundaryam
|Sangeetha
|-
|31
|Vande Vaasudevam
|Sangeetha
|-
|32
|Captivating Melodies
|Sangeetha
|-
|33
|Compositions of Trinity
|Sangeetha
|-
|34
|Carnatic Vocal
|Sargam
|-
|35
|Raaga Manjari
|Swatisoft solutions
|-
|36
|Paattu Dipamai Olirude – Swathi’s Sanskriti Series
|Swatisoft solutions
|-
|37
|Shiva-Shakthi- Double CD Album – Swatisoft Solutions
|Swatisoft solutions
|-
|38
|Classical Melodies
|Vani Recording Company
|-
|39
|Venu Gaanam
|Vani Recording Company
|-
|40
|Madhuram
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|41
|Bharatiyar Songs
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|42
|Varam Tarum Sri Anjaneya
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|43
|Sri Prasanna Venkatesa
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|44
|Aishwaryam Tarum Sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|45
|Vetri Tarum Navagrahangal
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|46
|Siragiri Velava
|Vijay Musicals
|-
|47
|Tirukkanden
|Vijay Musicals
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://gayathrig.tripod.com Gayathri Girish Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100829082752/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/12/19/stories/2005121900850400.htm All set for the season]

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