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Accompanists

In 2025, we were delighted to be joined by Ms. Uma Arun, Shri M. Sridhar and Shri G. Swaminathan as accompanists for Saadhana’s group and solo dance performances.

Glimpses from the accompanists’ felicitation
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Glimpses from the group and solo performances
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Uma Arun
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Uma Arun is a full time Violinist from Delhi. She was initiated into the art of Violin at age 12, under the able guidance of Guru Kalaimamani Shri VSK Chakrapani and Guru Shri Delhi R. Sridhar.

Her passion for the Violin made her renounce her corporate job to completely devote herself to music.

Uma is pursuing a Ph.D. in Carnatic Music from the Faculty of Music, University of Delhi. She has travelled widely across India and the world for performances, and graced the stage extensively as a soloist and accompanist under many prestigious banners.

She regularly assists her Guru in classes, and also has numerous students learning under her.

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M. Sridhar
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M. Sridhar is a recipient of SciArtservices (US) Carnatic Music Scholarship for 2021. Receiving vocal training from his Guru Shri Delhi R. Sridhar, he has dedicated his life to music, and is seeking admission to the B.A. Music programme at University of Delhi’s Faculty of Fine Arts.

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G. Swaminathan
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G. Swaminathan began learning the art of playing Mridangam at age 8, under Guru Shri Elanthur Jayan P. Das in Delhi, and has been in training for the past twelve years. During this journey, he has participated in numerous competitions, represented his school at the zonal levels and won prizes year-on-year.

Swaminathan has also learnt Carnatic (Vocal) under Guru Shri. Alappuzha C. Venugopal. He is presently pursuing an MBA from Galgotia University in Greater Noida.

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