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The Chembai Music Festival in Trivandrum is held during the occasion of Ekadasi. This eleven day music festival is held every year in the capital city of Kerala. Every September the Chembai Music Festival in Trivandrum is held in the remembrance of Chembai Vaidyanath Bhagawathar who was an ardent follower of Lord Sree Guruvayurappan. This eleven day long festival is adorned with classical performances by eminent artists. Organized by the Sri Chembai Memorial trust, more than 2000 Carnatic musicians attend the Chembai Music Festival in Trivandrum. Five night long performances by these musicians offer the best presentations of Indian classical music. Mesmerizing tunes and timeless melodies creates a spell of peace and tranquility in the heart of the audiences. The songs of saint Thyagaraja's 'Pancharatna Krithis' on Dasami is the primary attractions of Chembai Music Festival in Trivandrum, performed by several leading artists. The musical journey comes to an end on theEkadasi night by a group concert, which includes 'Vadapiganapatim' on raag Hamsadhwani, Mamava sadaajanani on raag Kanada, 'Rakshmamsaranagatam' on raag Natta, Karuna Cheivan entu thamasam Krishna on raag Yadukula kamboji, and Paavanaguru pavanapuradeeswara on raag Hamsanandi. These were the five most favorite songs of Chembai. Renowned performers are invited to perform at this musical festival. Music lovers from all over the world come to witness this melodious journey. Many young aspiring musicians are also given a chance to perform here. Reaching Chembai Music Festival in Trivandrum is very easy. The nearest airport and the railway station to the venue of the event are at Thiruvananthapuram. The city of Trivandrum is also have excellent road links with all the major cities of India. The Chembai Music Festival in Trivandrum offers you to experience the rich cultural heritage and the melody of India. With numerous performances by eminent artists you would feel like being in the seventh heaven.
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