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{{Infobox music festival
| music_festival_name = Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aaradhana Music Festival
| image =
| caption = The HTAMF 2025 group performance.
| location = [[Shilparamam]], [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], [[India]]
| years_active = 2016 – present
| founders = [[Violin Vasu]]
| dates = In January-February annually.
| website = {{URL|https://sanskritifoundation.in/htamf}}
}}

'''Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aaradhana Music Festival''' ('''HTAMF''') is an annual [[Carnatic music]] festival held in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is organised by the Sanskriti Foundation, a not-for-profit cultural organisation founded by violinist [[Violin Vasu]], and is modelled on the traditional [[Tyagaraja Aradhana]] celebrations at [[Thiruvaiyaru]], [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/treat-for-carnatic-music-lovers-in-hyderabad|title=Treat for Carnatic music lovers in Hyderabad|date=17 January 2018|website=Telangana Today|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/tyagaraja-music-festival-treat-hyderabads-music-lovers|title=Tyagaraja Music Festival a treat for Hyderabad's music lovers|date=19 January 2018|website=Telangana Today|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/decade-culture|title=A decade of culture – City-based Sanskriti Foundation has been making an indelible mark in the field of music, dance and culture|date=26 January 2019|website=Telangana Today|access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref>

== Overview ==
HTAMF is run by volunteers and showcases both emerging and established Carnatic musicians. The festival typically takes place in January or February, close to ''Pushya Bahula Panchami'', and features concerts, community singing, ''Nagara Sankirtana'', ''Gurusmaranam'' ceremonies, and the ''Pancharatna Brindaganam'' – a collective rendition of Saint Tyagaraja’s ''Pancharatna Kritis''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pancharatna-brindaganam-to-celebrate-the-legacy-of-tyagaraja/article22451618.ece|title=Pancharatna Brindaganam to celebrate the legacy of Tyagaraja|first=M. I.|last=Maitreyi|date=16 January 2018|website=The Hindu|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>

== History ==
The festival was launched in 2016 by [[Violin Vasu]] for Carnatic music enthusiasts in Hyderabad who would otherwise travel to Thiruvaiyaru. The inaugural edition spanned three days, featuring ''Nagara Sankeerthana'' followed by ''Pancharatna Brindaganam'' performed in the traditional Thiruvaiyaru style.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/citys-set-for-aaradhana/article26086890.ece|title=City’s set for Aradhana|date=25 January 2019|website=The Hindu|access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref>

== Programming ==
The festival runs over five days and includes an inauguration, evening concerts, student–teacher community performances, ''Nagara Sankirtana'', ''Gurusmaranam'', and the concluding ''Pancharatna Brindaganam''. Several editions have also featured dance segments such as Kuchipudi and thematic tributes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/pancharatna-brindaganam-to-celebrate-the-legacy-of-tyagaraja/article22451618.ece|title=Pancharatna Brindaganam to celebrate the legacy of Tyagaraja|date=16 January 2018|website=The Hindu|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-01-14/Music-festival-at-Shilparamam-from-Jan-18/352024|title=Music festival at Shilparamam from Jan 18|website=The Hans India|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>

== Notable artists and dignitaries ==
Regular participants include the Hyderabad Sisters (Lalitha & Haripriya), the [[Priya Sisters]], the [[Hyderabad Brothers]] (D. Raghavachari & D. Seshachari), Padma Shri A. Kanyakumari, Mandolin U. P. Raju, Mandolin Nagamani, and Modumudi Sudhakar. In 2025, the festival reported more than 1,000 artists performing ''Pancharatna Kritis'' in unison.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2025/Feb/01/htamf-2025-celebrates-tyagarajas-legacy-with-soulful-music-dance-and-storytelling|title=HTAMF 2025 celebrates Tyagaraja’s legacy with soulful music, dance and storytelling|website=The New Indian Express|date=1 February 2025|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-tyagaraja-aradhana-music-festival-2025-conclude-with-tribute-to-sadhguru|title=Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival 2025 concludes with tribute to Sadhguru|website=Telangana Today|date=3 February 2025|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref> The 2025 edition was attended by the Governor of Telangana, who felicitated Padma Shri Dr. Annavarapu Ramaswamy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://x.com/tg_governor/status/1886048951431987663|title=Governor of Telangana visit to HTAMF (post)|website=X (formerly Twitter)|date=31 January 2025|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DFkqGdLSh9C/|title=Telangana Governor visit – HTAMF (Instagram post)|website=Instagram|date=31 January 2025|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref>

== Guru Sanmanam ==

Through its ''Guru Sanmanam'' initiative, HTAMF has honoured senior artistes such as Dr. Annavarapu Ramaswamy, Dr. Yella Venkateshwara Rao, Akella Mallikarjuna Sarma, V. Kamalakara Rao, the Hyderabad Sisters (Lalitha & Haripriya), Ayyagari Syamasundaram, the Hyderabad Brothers (D. Raghavachari & D. Seshachari), Padma Shri A. Kanyakumari, and Kalaratna Modumudi Sudhakar for their lifetime contributions to Carnatic music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/HTAMF/posts/gurusanmanam-to-nadhasudharnava-padma-sri-dr-annavarapu-ramaswamy-garu-by-honora/1010407754466007/|title=Guru Sanmanam felicitation – HTAMF (Facebook post)|website=Facebook|access-date=2 February 2025}}</ref>

== Participation and media coverage ==
According to organisers, HTAMF has hosted more than 265 evening-concert artistes and 3,500 student performances, honouring 10 musicians through ''Guru Sanmanam''. The festival also reports over one million online viewers worldwide and continues traditions such as ''Annaprasadam''. Coverage has appeared in ''The Hindu'', ''Telangana Today'', ''Sakshi'', ETV Bharat, ''Metro India'', ''Hyderabad Mail'', ''NT News'', ''The Hans India'', and HopeAD TV.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/tag/hyderabad-tyagaraja-aradhana-music-festival|title=Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival – coverage|website=Telangana Today|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGG4nFSPWz4|title=HTAMF coverage – HopeAD TV YouTube channel|website=YouTube|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hyderabadmail.com/hyderabads-famous-carnatic-music-festival-returns-for-9th-edition-at-shilparamam/|title=Hyderabad’s famous Carnatic music festival returns for 9th edition at Shilparamam|website=Hyderabad Mail|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>

== Editions ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Days !! Notable details !! Approx. artist count !! Source
|-
| 2016 || 3 || Inaugural edition; ''Pancharatna Brindaganam'' || ~250 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/thiruvaiyaru-spirit-takes-over|title=Thiruvaiyaru spirit takes over|date=6 February 2017|website=Telangana Today|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || 5 || Fourth edition; evening concerts; community performances; felicitation to Mridangam Vidwan V. Kamalakara Rao || ~400 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/citys-set-for-aaradhana/article26086890.ece|title=City’s set for Aradhana|date=25 January 2019|website=The Hindu|access-date=29 January 2019}}</ref>
|-
| 2023 || 5 || Eighth edition; concerts and community singing || Not specified || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://jantaserishta.com/local/telangana/magical-start-to-hyderabad-tyagaraja-aradhana-music-festival-2023-1948888|title=Magical start to Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival 2023|website=New Indian Express / Janta Serishta|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || 5 || Ninth edition; concluding tribute event || ~500 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-tyagaraja-aradhana-music-festival-2024-wraps-up-with-tribute-to-sadhguru|title=HTAMF 2024 wraps up with tribute to Sadhguru|website=Telangana Today|date=4 February 2024|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>
|-
| 2025 || 5 || Tenth edition; Governor of Telangana visit; large-scale ''Pancharatna Brindaganam'' || 1,000+ || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2025/Feb/03/10th-hyderabad-tyagaraja-aradhana-music-festival-concludes-with-grand-finale|title=10th Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival concludes with grand finale|website=The New Indian Express|date=3 February 2025|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-tyagaraja-aradhana-music-festival-2025-conclude-with-tribute-to-sadhguru|title=HTAMF 2025 concludes with tribute to Sadhguru|website=Telangana Today|date=3 February 2025|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>
|}

=== Scheduled 2026 edition ===
The 2026 Hyderabad Tyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival is scheduled from 19 to 25 January, featuring evening concerts through the week, student–teacher community concerts on 24 January, and the ''Pancharatna Brindaganam'' on 25 January morning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2025/Feb/01/htamf-2025-celebrates-tyagarajas-legacy-with-soulful-music-dance-and-storytelling|title=HTAMF 2025 celebrates Tyagaraja’s legacy with soulful music, dance and storytelling|website=The New Indian Express|date=1 February 2025|access-date=3 February 2025}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Tyagaraja]]
* [[Carnatic music]]

== References ==
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