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nd industry. Interviewing Entrepreneurs and understanding their challenges, their contribution to the business world and how they track their marketing is in a separate playlist in YouTube. Creating higher levels of engagement in internal and external meetings is my area of keen interest. Save Scrap & Sew a community I founded and has been saving scrap from landfill with help of more than 500 buddies has been my contribution to mother Earth. Sew A Gift is my hobby which I converted into niche small business with two other partners in Creativity. Efficiency is more important than Perfection is my Mantra.

15/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi Finale - Welcoming Pongal

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month steeped in music, devotion, and collective cultural expression. Rooted deeply in tradition, it becomes a time when voices rise in prayer, stories are shared across generations, and art transcends boundaries of place and language. As Margazhi draws to a close, it gently ushers in the festive warmth of Pongal—a celebration of gratitude, abundance, and renewal.

This finale brings together reflection and celebration, marking the culmination of a month-long journey of music, belief, and shared experiences.

Lalitha R is a celebrated performer and cultural ambassador, widely recognised for her contributions to classical Indian music and dance. As the Founder and Director of the 18-year-old non-profit School of World Music & Dance, she has trained over 300 students and curated acclaimed productions across India and internationally. Her dedication to preserving and promoting the performing arts has established her as a respected mentor, teacher, and voice within the global arts community.

Beyond the arts, Lalitha also leads innovation as the CEO and Founder of Hikigai Inc., an AI-driven healthcare startup working at the intersection of health, technology, and human potential. A strong advocate for gender equality and women’s empowerment, she continues to inspire as an artist, leader, and entrepreneur.

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal brings together music, belief, and lived experiences through thoughtfully curated conversations, creating a space where Margazhi is celebrated beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Seasons 1 & 2 (Mentza)
Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from diverse backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook)
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience—culminating in this special finale as we welcome Pongal.

Live Details

� 15th January 2026
� 7:45 PM GST | 9:15 PM IST

15/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Singer & Music Teacher : Geethika Sivaramakrishnan

Geethika Sivaramakrishnan has always enjoyed singing and comes from a family of music lovers. She received her initial music training from her mother, learning basic lessons up to keerthanams. She later became a student of Kalakshetra, where she trained under Smt. Balasaraswathi and Puducode Sri Krishnamurthy, and further honed her skills under Late Sri D. K. Jayaram and Srivanchiam Sri Ramachandra Iyer.

She is married into a family of accomplished performing musicians; her husband is a vocalist and also plays the veena and mridangam. Her elder son is a music composer, her younger son a music connoisseur, and her daughter-in-law learns the veena and actively performs Bharatanatyam.

Professionally, Geethika Sivaramakrishnan serves as the Principal of a CBSE school and teaches English to Grade XII students. Alongside her career, she teaches music—primarily online, with a few offline classes—as a serious and fulfilling passion.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 15th Jan 2026
� 6:30 PM IST | 5 PM GST

14/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Singer :

Katyayani Kammanadiminti

Katyayani Kammanadiminti hails from a family with a rich musical tradition on both her paternal and maternal sides. Her paternal grandfather, Late Kulapati Sri. I. V. L. Sastry garu, rendered yeoman service to the music community through the non-profit institution SANGEETA JANAKULAM, which he founded in 1979. Her maternal grandfather, Late Sri. M. L. Narsimham garu, was a renowned Carnatic vocalist and served as a Staff Artist with All India Radio.

Her father, Sri. I. Kaliprasad garu, is a renowned flautist, and her mother, Smt. I. V. Ramani, is a Carnatic vocalist. Katyayani began her musical training at the age of four under the tutelage of her parents and both her grandfathers. She is currently continuing her advanced training under her paternal aunt, Smt. Dr. G. Sarada Subramaniam, an eminent Carnatic vocalist.

She holds a master’s degree in Carnatic music from Andhra University and is presently teaching music while actively performing in various concerts in Columbus, Ohio.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 14th Jan 2026
� 10 AM EST | 7 PM GST | 8:30 PM IST

14/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Keyboardist & Vocalist :

Bharath Ram

Bharath Ram, an 18-year-old young adult, is a passionate musician striving to excel in keyboard playing and vocal performance. Over the past few years, he has participated in numerous stage events and earned several accolades for his talent. Having begun learning the keyboard on his own at the age of 10, Bharath is now receiving formal training under a professional instructor. One of his remarkable abilities is his capacity to play almost any song on the keyboard after listening to it just a few times. In addition to his musical pursuits, Bharath is also an accomplished swimmer who has won medals in various competitions.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 14th Jan 2026
� 5:00 PM GST | 6:30 PM IST

14/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Singer:

Sandhya Hari

Smt.Sandhya Hari working as a music teacher in psbb school chennai for 14 years.Have learnt music from her mother Mrs.V.S.sethulakshmi at the age of 3 and have performed programmes during her school days in AIR Trichy in manimalar programmes.Have won prizes in story writing and in music competitions conducted at school levels and sabhas.She has won the Best Singer Award in the school as well as in her college.A passionate composer composes songs based on the theme /topics/ deities on her own.A devotional B grade artist performed programmes in AIR Trichy.Her recent award is the BEST MUSIC TEACHER AWARD GIVEN BY HIS HOLINESS SHRI SHRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIGAL for the excellent training of the children in the MADHURAGEETHAM competition conducted by GOD TRUST in the year 2025.Have got so many appreciations from our school heads for her own composition and her tuning for the school level programmes.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 14th Jan 2026
� 5:30 PM IST | 4 PM GST

13/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Singers :

Minu Pasupathi

Mrs. Minu Pasupathi started her initial classical music training from Smt. Leelavathi Venkatachar and continued her advanced training from Smt. Vijaya Nagarajan and Chitraveena Sri. Ganesh Sudarshan.

Minu has her master’s degree in Indian Karnatik Classical Music from the University of Madras, India. Since 2011, Minu has been the Director of South Asian Music Ensemble (SAME) at the University of Chicago, Hyde Park, IL.

Minu is the Founder Director of Akshaya Music Academy in Rolling Meadows, IL. She has been teaching vocal music to aspiring students of all ages since 1990 in person & online. Her unique & creative style of teaching has made her the most popular teacher in the area.

With a wonderful versatile voice, Minu has performed concerts in various South Indian genres namely Carnatic Classical, Folklore, Devotional songs, Film music, etc.

She is also the most sought-after vocalist for various Dance recitals such as Bharathanatyam, Kuchupudi, Kathak & Bollywood.

Minu has given several Lecture Demonstrations, Voice culture workshops & has also judged music competitions in prestigious organizations in various states of USA, India & Singapore.

Minu is the TITLE WINNER of Bajaj-Colgate SAPTASWARANGAL, a music reality show in SUN TV, Chennai for the year 1997. She is also the proud recipient of MISS VOICE AWARD from BHAARAT SANGEET UTSAV, Michigan for the year 2012.

Minu was interviewed by Smt. Raji Ramachandran of “Vallinach Chiiragugall” magazine of Atlanta after being chosen as one of the 15 North America’s most talented Tamil women, was honored with the “Thamizhanban 80” award at FeTna World Tamil Conference event held at New York on July 2, 2022.

Born in Madurai & brought up in Chennai, she is a gifted artist who sings / mimics in multiple voices – male, female, baby & Nadaswaram. She is said to have inherited the versatile voice from her Grandfather Vikatam Sri. Ramasami Iyer. Sri. Ramasami Iyer was able to mimic various sounds of musical instruments, & birds with his voice. He was a great Konakol and mimicry artist. He was entitled as “VIKATAKAVI” by the Tanjore Maharaja.

Minu, an RJ, conceptualized and hosted Isai Vannangall (Colors of Music) for Inayavaani Internet Radio (2016–2017) and later presented Aananda Ragam, a 10-week raga-based Tamil film music series, for UK Tamil Radio (2022). Her interests include music composition, mimicry, crafts, reading, and writing. She is married to Karthikeyan Krishnan and is a proud mother to Akshaya.

Akshaya Kannan

Akshaya Kannan has been introduced to Carnatic Classical Vocal music at a very young age, by her mother Smt. Minu Pasupathi.

Akshaya has formal training in Western Keyboard from Mr. Andy Marsala (Chicago) and Carnatic keyboard from Sri. N Muralikrishnan (California).

She has also learned to play western violin at her school orchestra and got formally trained in playing Carnatic violin initially from Sri. Jaishankar Balan (Michigan) and Sri. Venkatesh Padmanabhan (Chicago).

She has completed her SALANGAI POOJA in Indian Classical Dance - Bharatanatyam under the exemplary training of Guru Smt Vidya Babu (Vazhuvoor Sri Kunjidapadham Pillai style).

Akshaya has given several performances in Vocal, Violin, keyboard, and dance for various organizations in and around Chicago.

She is one of the core team members of an Indian Music Band called AIME. This Music Band consists of all youth artists, who perform for organizations to help raise funds for the less fortunate.
She is also the founder Director of SOLACE CHICAGO, through which she performs for charitable organizations.

Akshaya graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in December 2020 with a double major in Chemistry and Spanish and a Linguistics minor. She recently graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston (a Harvard affiliated school) with a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology.

Her hobbies include writing poetry and learning various languages.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details
� 13th Jan 2026
� 9 AM Chicago time | 7:00 PM GST | 8:30 PM IST

13/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Singer:

Aarti Anil

Aarti was born as a healthy child at a hospital in Dubai. While she was under the care of a babysitter, she met with an accident. Although it was reported as a fall, the incident resulted in brain injury, and she was placed under special care.

Her physical development progressed on time; however, she later showed learning difficulties. Aarti has a deep love for singing and dancing. She has performed many times at school and, more recently, has been enrolled in singing classes as music is her true passion.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 13th Jan 2026
� 5 PM GST | 6:30 PM IST

13/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Artists from Classical Music and Spiritual Traditions:

Avighna Visveswaran

Avighna Visveswaran is an enthusiastic 15-year-old based in Selangor, Malaysia, where she lives with her parents. She is currently a Form 5 student at Maz International School, Selangor, and is known for her strong appreciation of Indian arts and culture. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she has actively engaged in numerous school-based projects related to artificial intelligence, reflecting her curiosity and interest in emerging technologies.

For the past six years, Avighna has been training in Carnatic music under the mentorship of Mrs. Geethika Sivaramakrishnan and Mrs. Ammu Verma. Her musical journey recently reached a milestone when she performed at the Nageshwari Amman Kovil in Malaysia during the Navarathri festivities.

Alongside music, Avighna is also a dedicated Bharatanatyam student, receiving training from Mrs. Apsara Ramgopal, a renowned former Kalakshetra faculty member. Her cultural involvement is further reflected in her commitment to reciting the Bhagavad Gita, through which she has received recognition at competitions conducted by Egmore Samskrit School and Sandipani Gurukulam.

Warm, approachable, and sociable by nature, Avighna enjoys engaging in thoughtful conversations and forming meaningful connections, carrying herself with elegance and sincerity in all that she does.

Niranjana Visveswaran

Niranjana is Indian traditionally rooted MSc Biochemist with over 30 years of association with the bhagavad Gita. Based in Malaysia she takes online Bhagavad Gita and sloka class to kids. Also an online Bhagavad Gita teacher in egmore Samskrit school, she finished her Kovida exam in samskrita bharathi to understand inner meaning of the slokas.

Venkataraman Visveswaran

Venkataraman Visveswaran is a 14 year old student of Maz International School, Malaysia. He is a passionate Sitar player, and also enjoys Chess, having recently crossed 1000 on the Chess.com webiste, and won a Condominium level Chess Championship. He also participates in school football matches and has also played the sitar on multiple stages, most notably for the Malaysian Prime Minister last October

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 13th Jan 2026
� 8:00 PM MYT | 4 PM GST | 5:30 PM IST

12/01/2026

Margazhi Mozhi 2025

Margazhi is a sacred month of music, devotion, and shared cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it brings together voices, stories, and art across generations and geographies.

Meet the Singer : Navin prabhu

Navin prabhu is a carnatic music vocal performer, a master's degree holder in carnatic music from the TamilNadu Music University.

Host: Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal

Dr. Shambavi Rajagopal is the curator and host of Margazhi Mozhi, a space for thoughtful conversations that blend music, belief, and lived experience. Through this series, she brings together diverse voices to celebrate Margazhi beyond boundaries.

Previous Seasons at a Glance

Season 1 & 2 (Mentza): Over 40 circles with artists and thinkers from varied backgrounds

Season 3 (YouTube & Facebook):
29 days | 33 sessions | 1130 minutes
51 participants | 6 countries | 7 languages | Ages 7–65+

Season 4 – 2025

Season 4 continues the Margazhi Mozhi journey with fresh voices, deeper conversations, and a truly global Margazhi experience.

Session Details

� 12th Jan 2026
� 8:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM GST

12/01/2026

Join us for "Collaborate to Co-Create," a dynamic talk show where industry experts come together to exchange insights, spark fresh ideas, and build meaningful collaborations. In each 30–40-minute live session, we host a vibrant conversation among professionals from the same industry—sharing real stories, emerging trends, and thought-provoking perspectives.

� Meet Our Speakers

Sudha Pallem

Sudha Pallem is an image consultant who believes that true confidence extends beyond words—it is reflected in one’s appearance. She empowers individuals to align who they are on the inside with how they present themselves on the outside.

She specializes in creating unforgettable, lasting impressions through comprehensive packages that include personal style evaluation, lifestyle analysis, wardrobe analysis, and more. By refining wardrobe choices, Sudha helps boost confidence and enhance overall presence.

Rehma Mirza

Rehma Mirza is a Dubai-based Sustainable Style Consultant and the creator of The Self-Investment System™, a purpose-driven framework that connects personal styling, colour psychology, wardrobe clarity, and sustainability with mental wellbeing and confidence. She works with women to build intentional wardrobes that reflect identity, cultural respect, and self-worth using style as a tool for clarity, presence, and long-term empowerment rather than trends.

Deepti Nair

Deepti Nair is a former banking professional who is now transitioning into soft skills training and image consulting. Her journey into this field was born from a personal transformation. She understands what it feels like to evolve, outgrow old roles, and seek a more authentic version of oneself—especially as a woman navigating mid-life transitions.

Today, she works with individuals who want to build confidence, communicate with impact, and present themselves in a way that truly reflects who they are becoming. Deepti believes that image is not about perfection or trends; it is about alignment. When inner confidence meets outer expression, presence becomes powerful and effortless.

� Don’t Miss This Conversation
Tune in live to explore the real meaning of security, adaptability, and long-term planning in today’s fast-paced world.

Session Details

� 12th Jan 2026
� 2:30 PM GST

� Ask your questions live or drop them in the chat—your curiosity shapes the conversation!
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