Praying for rain

Violinist A. Kanyakumari organises an 'Akhanda Ganam' from 9 am to 9 pm at the Kapaleeswarar temple premises on Dec. 20. Dedicated to yester-year vocalist M.L. Vasanthakumari, the programme features only ladies. Kanyakumari told KutcheriBuzz that they will sing and perform on various instruments, the pancharathna kritis and songs in Amritavarshini raga to invoke the Rain God. From her earlier experiences, Kanyakumari believes that rendering 'Amba Kamakshi', the Bhairavi swarajathi of Shyama Sastri has brought rain to the city of Chennai. About 40 artistes are expected to perform in solos and groups and rasikas are invited to take part.