CHENNAI, INDIA, December 20, 2023 (The Hindu): Come December, and Chennai springs to life with the sound of Carnatic music. Sabhas — as performing spaces are referred to — come alive, as vocalists and instrumentalists put forth their best performances, dishing out popular and rare kritis and varnams. It’s not just the city’s rasikas who look forward to this Margazhi season. Also waiting with bated breath are Chennai’s instrument makers. How are they gearing up for the season? We visited some of the prominent instrument centers in Chennai – Valangaiman VAS Mridangam Makers, The Sruthilaya, Chandru Musicals and Saptaswara Musicals.

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