GANGA THARANGAM

A 12-year-old Ganga Sasidharan has become a violin prodigy, capturing hearts on stage and lighting up social media with her extraordinary performances. Watching her performance, one can easily see the way she immerses herself in the music. How her expression and mannerisms change with the rhyme. Her love for music is very visible when she adjusts the instrument on her shoulders. Recently, she was awarded the prestigious Shanmukhananda Bharat Ratna Dr M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship for Music (2024–2026) from the legendary flautist Padma Vibhushan Hariprasad Chaurasia at a ceremony held in Mumbai. She is the only recipient from Kerala, the only violinist, and the youngest artist to receive this honour. With a smile on her face, she enjoys every note and rhythm, much like a painter lost in their canvas, fully engaged in the joy of the moment. Her expressive bowing, nuanced dynamics, and flawless intonation help her bring out the beauty of each piece. She doesn't just play the violin, she seems to talk to it, using gentle vibrato and flowing melodies to express feelings like joy and devotion. Ganga will be playing violin in the Candle Light theme for the first time. So this is going to be special.

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