Brahmam Okkate | Sivasri Skandaprasad | Namasankeertanam at Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities

📅 Event: Namasankeertanam concert — May 2, 2026 📍 Venue: Chinmaya Ganapati, Chaska, MN 🎤 Vocals: Smt. Sivasri Skandaprasad 🎤 Vocals: Sri J Skandaprasad 🎹 Harmonium: Sri Gaurav Gadiyar 🥁 Mridangam: Sri Anirudha Srinivasa Bhat ✨ About the piece: "Brahmam Okkate" ("The Supreme is One") is a Telugu keerthana in Raagam Bowli, Adi Talam, composed by Tallapaka Annamacharya (1408–1503) — revered as the "Grandfather of Telugu song-writing" and the most prolific composer in Indian devotional music, with over 30,000 keerthanas to his name. This particular verse carries one of his most enduring philosophical messages: that however varied people's paths and practices may be, the one Supreme Truth underlying them all remains undivided. Over five centuries later, its message of unity in the divine still resonates deeply in devotional gatherings. 🙏 Presented as part of a namasankeertanam evening hosted by Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities, celebrating community, bhakti, and the Carnatic musical tradition. 🔔 Subscribe to Layyasaaram for more concert highlights and devotional music:    / @layyasaaram   #BrahmamOkkate #annamacharya #sivasriskandaprasad #namasankeerthanam #chinmayamission #carnaticmusic #devotionalmusic #Layyasaaram #bhaktisangeet