Sri Osai Nayaki Amman Udanurai Thalapuriswarar Temple in Sirkazhi | Aruna Sairam

This was filmed at the Sri Osai Nayaki Amman Udanurai Thalapuriswarar Temple in Sirkazhi, the abode of the Goddess of Sound. I have been visiting this sacred temple since I was fifteen, and over the years, it has become a deep source of inspiration and strength in my singing journey. Every time I stand in Her presence, I feel a renewed surge of energy to continue on my musical path. This beautiful clip is from a documentary by the eminent documentary filmmaker Francis Dupré, with a script by Bharatanatyam choreographer and dancer Shakuntala. *About Aruna Sairam* Aruna Sairam (Padma Shri) is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker. In addition to her performances in India, Aruna has taken Carnatic music to the global arena, at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Currently Vice Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, she was appointed in 2008 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as Advisor to the Department of Culture. Aruna works towards the musical education of underprivileged students, through the Nadayogam Trust, which she founded in 2011. Aruna is grateful for the training she received under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and the legendary T. Brinda, and the mentorship from several masters throughout her musical journey. Her music erased geographic borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert. *Stay Up To Date* Official Website: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamWebsite Like on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamFacebook Follow on Instagram:   / arunasairam.carnaticmusic   Subscribe on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamYouTube Follow on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamTwitter #Carnatic #CarnaticMusic #IndianClassicalMusic #ArunaSairam -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------