Manjanam Aada | Reetigowla | Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi | Anahita & Apoorva LIVE IN CONCERT

Anahita & Apoorva present Manjanam Aada, a lilting composition in praise of Rajagopalaswamy, a favourite deity of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi and many of us
From a live season 2025 concert with Vid MR Gopinath, Vid Akshay Anantapadmanabhan and Vid H Sivaramakrishnan.

Lyrics:
P
manjanamāḍa nee vārāi – kaṇṇā
malarmukhamadu mādhava yādavakula tāmarai nāyaka

AP
konjum kiḷi annamē – engaḷ
gōkulam vāzha vanda deivamē – unnai
konja vēṇumō – innamē āyar
kulam vāzha vandu ninṛa nalam tērum shelvamē

MK
kiṇṇamum eṇṇaiyum pungam pulāvum vempunalum vara taṇṇenṛāhudu
pon perum āḍaiyaḷāvi eḍuttadu pōdumunakkoru puṇṇiyamāhudu

C
kadaikkengē pōvēnō svāmi engum
kāṇāda rāja gōpāla svāmi kadai
edaiyum shonnāl enakkaduvum teriyum enṛāi
inimēlē enkadai onṛudān svāmi

MK
indaḷam shiṛanda paṇṇōḍum kalanda ezhilāna kuzhaloodi
iduvaṛai āṛiyādoru mātavamāmunihaḷum māmalaraḍipaṇi mādhava
nidhiyaṛindu neetiyaṛindu ninniḷamukha sannidhiyaṛinda mā
sundara mukhamoḍu mandanahai miḷira vandaruḷuha ini andamuṛum naḍaiyoḍu

About the Artistes – Anahita & Apoorva
https://anahitaapoorva.in/

Anahita and Apoorva are among the most celebrated Carnatic vocalists of their generation, internationally recognized for their exceptional artistry and contributions to Indian classical music. They are recipients of several prestigious awards including Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani, MS Subbulakshmi Fellowship (Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai), Yuva Purandara, Sangeeta Mudhra, Isai Arasi, and accolades from both the Central and State Governments of India.

Both are gold medalists and A-Grade artistes of All India Radio (AIR), having been featured in the esteemed National Programme of Music. Their musical journey has been shaped by esteemed Gurus, beginning with their grandmother Smt. Shanthi Jayaraman, and later under the guidance of Chitravina Shri N. Ravikiran.

Their collaborations with legendary icons such as Pt. Birju Maharaj, Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, and Prof. C V Chandrashekar have earned acclaim from connoisseurs and global audiences alike. Their performances with Shri U Ve Dushyanth Sridhar, bringing Indian culture and scriptures to audiences worldwide, stands as one of the most successful and impactful collaborations in the field.

Notably, they are the youngest artistes to perform under the prestigious Artistes for the Armed Forces initiative, bringing classical music to those serving the nation and their families. They also hold the distinction of being the only Indian classical musicians to perform with the Indian Air Force Symphony Orchestra (AWSO) — a one-of-its-kind ensemble composed exclusively of serving IAF personnel.

Anahita and Apoorva have toured extensively across India and internationally, including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and the UAE. As passionate gurus, they mentor students across the globe. Anahita is also a Chitravina exponent, while Apoorva is an accomplished Violinist.

Beyond accolades, they are widely respected for their innovative and inclusive approach to tradition, making Carnatic music more accessible and engaging, especially for younger audiences. As digital content creators and art educators, they continue to redefine the boundaries of classical music in the modern age.

They are also TEDx speakers, sharing insights on the evolving landscape of music, and inspiring audiences with their vision of harmonizing tradition with modernity. Academically, both are postgraduates in Music and also hold additional degrees in Management.