Honoring Mridanga Vidwan Dr. Trichy Sankaran | TSNPAC Title Conferment Ceremony

TSN’s Percussive Arts Centre Inc (TSNPAC) honors and proudly confers the distinguished title of ‘Mr̥daṅgavaibhavachūḍāmaṇiḥ’ मृदङ्गवैभवचूडामणिः (“The Crest-Jewel of Mridangam Glory”) upon Dr. Trichy Sankaran in recognition of his extraordinary mastery of the Mridangam and his invaluable contributions in elevating the art form through inspiring performances and mentorship across the globe. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Venkat Swaminathan for so eloquently explaining the significance of the title. Presented on Saturday, July 19, 2025 Bart Luedeke Center Theatre, Rider University Lawrenceville, New Jersey In this special TSNPAC's award ceremony, witness: The Title Conferment Ceremony by TSNPAC. The official explanation of the title ‘Mr̥daṅgavaibhavachūḍāmaṇiḥ’ (The Crest-Jewel of Mridangam Glory) conferred and its significance explained by Dr. V. Swaminathan Mama who was the chief guest for the event. An insightful and inspiring speech by Dr. Trichy Sankaran. About the organization TSNPAC :- TSN’s Percussive Arts Centre, Inc. (TSNPAC) is a premier institution dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Indian Classical Music globally. Established on Saturday, February 7, 1998, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, by Shri T. S. Nandakumar, and inaugurated by Dr. V. Subramanium, former Minister of Maharashtra, the institution was later incorporated in New Jersey, USA. TSNPAC serves as a dedicated hub for teaching percussion instruments such as Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjira, Morsing, and Thavil, along with the art of Konnakol, rooted in the Carnatic style. Over the years, TSNPAC has organized numerous Tyagaraja Festivals and annual concerts featuring eminent artists such as Dr. K. J. Yesudas, Dr. N. Ramani, Dr. N. Rajam, Prof. T. N. Krishnan, Shrimati A. Kanyakumari, Shri T. K. Govindarao, and Dr. L. Subramanium, among many others, accompanied by TSNPAC students on Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjira, Thavil, Morsing, and Konnakol. TSNPAC has consistently organized annual concerts featuring distinguished artists, while also actively hosting chamber concerts to encourage and showcase the next generation of musicians. The institution has trained thousands of students worldwide. It has also published textbooks aligned with its curriculum, most notably Roots of Mridangam and Intricacies of Mridangam. Questions: Please email to : tsnpac@gmail.com