Srivanchiyam Murali Bhagavathar, a longtime resident of Balakrishna Naicken Street, will organise the 12th Grand Bhajan Carnival from 24 to 27 December at Ayodhya Mandapam, Arya Gowda Road.
Speaking to this reporter, Murali Bhagavathar said, “The 12th edition of the carnival will see bhagavathas from all over the country perform bhajans at West Mambalam.”
“Also, few other programmes like Nama sankeerthanam, Radha kalyanam, Veda gosham, chanting of Thirupugazh, Swami Ayyappa songs and Anjaneya utsavam, will be performed. We are performing the event for the 12th time with the blessings of Guru Sri Muralidhara Swamigal. Several residents came forward to volunteer for the event,” he added.
It is to be noted that Murali Bhagavathar is conducting free classes for bhajans in West Mambalam for several decades.
He can be reached at 94442 19724.