Shri Lalithalaya Music Academy

Vanakkam and greetings to all!

We came together last weekend to present a cultural opening performance for a Tamil school fundraising event. What we gathered was an experience that was both meaningful and unforgettable.

Beyond the excitement of performing on stage, we were truly amazed by the scale of the event and the deep cultural essence that it carried. The hall accommodated around 100 tables, and by the end of the evening, every seat was filled. The evening was thoughtfully curated, featuring traditional dance performances and rich Indian musical presentations that celebrated our heritage with pride and joy.

Why was this important and worth mentioning?

Of late, the portrayal of the Indian identity across social media has often shone in a negative light. These narratives around our community are shaped around crime, deceit, and negativity, creating a damaging and detrimental image for us all. Especially for young Indian children growing up in this environment, constant exposure to such stereotypes can destroy self-esteem and make these false narratives a reality. Eventually, they end up becoming what the media has made them to believe they are.

And last weekend, to witness our culture being celebrated correctly with dignity, pride, and joy is not just uplifting, it is necessary. It reminds us of who we truly are, a community rooted in resilience, intelligence, and rich cultural heritage.

Moving forward, this must be our vision, to create more spaces that reflect the true spirit of our identity, and to show the next generation that they come from a legacy of strength and excellence. If we continue to create, support, and celebrate platforms like this, we not only honour our heritage but also shape a stronger and more confident future for those who come after us.

Vanakkam and greetings to all!

In celebration of Deepavali, our teacher Ms. Vimala visited a kindergarten to showcase and share the tunes of the veena with the little ones!

True to our school’s mission of spreading the joy of veena music, she didn’t just play a few tunes, she performed popular nursery rhymes that the kids could sing along.

Talk about keeping the crowd entertained!

It was such a heartwarming sight to see Ms. Vimala playing while the children sang with pure joy. That’s what Deepavali is all about - spreading happiness, sharing music, and lighting up hearts everywhere.

So here are our Deepavali wishes all of you, Deepavali Nal Valtukal!

A blessed Ganesha Chathurthi to all ♥️

A blessed evening at Sri Kandaswamy Temple, Brickfields ! Thank you Youth of MCSA for giving us the opportunity to perform for Him ♥️

T-minus 1 day to our recital at Kandasamy Kovil tomorrow!

While we are excited to be performing tomorrow, this will actually be our second time performing at this beautiful, sacred space.

Here's a throwback to our first recital back in 2018 at this revered space. 7 years later, we are honored to take the stage once again.

We can't wait to share this moment again with you. So see you there !

Vanakkam and greetings to all!

As Ram Navami approaches in less than 10 days, we are excited to begin the celebrations here at Shri Lalithalaya with one of the most beloved bhajans dedicated to Lord Rama!

Stay tuned till the end for the good part and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Also, don’t miss out on our upcoming series of Rama celebrations here at Shri Lalithalaya in the next few day

Jai Sree Ram!

At times during our performances, a song has to be tweaked on the spot itself because of various reasons. As performers, we are trained to be alert with the changes and quickly adapt to them. - after all the show MUST go on!
Can you spot the changes we made to this song ? 😋