Praveen Hariharan

Facilitator - Mridangam

I am the proud son of Sri.T.N.Hariharan and Smt.Mythil Hariharan of Tarakkad Village, Palakkad District, Kerala.
As per my parent’s wish I have gained the excellence in musical instruments namely “Mridangam” and “Ghatam” as a student under Vidwan Sri.T.N.Shashikumar, Bengaluru and Vidwan Sri.Madipakkam Murali, Chennai.

I have given more than 1000 performances at various Sabhas, Temples, Hotels and other public functions across India. I have the track record of winning first prize in Mridagam competitions held within and outside the state of Karnataka. I have been the co-musician in “Mridangam” and “Ghatam” at various musical concerts along with famous musicians and been praised by all for my excellence. I have also been a graded artist at All India Radio.

Few of my honored awards include:
‘Manoranjini Award’ from Sri Siddi Ganapathi Temple Committee -Manoranjani Cutural Forum, Chikkalasandra, Bengaluru in 2015
‘Best Mridangam Artist Award’ from Madurai TN Shesha Gopalan at VDS Arts & Academy, Chennai in 2006

Few of my recognized performance include:

at Thygaraja Araadhana festival in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu from 2000 to 2005
at Chembai Music Festival, Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala from 2005 to 2010
at Sharada Sangeetha Sabha, Sringeri

in Margazhi Music Season at;
i. Krishna Gaana Sabha, T Nagar
ii. Karthik Fine Arts, Mylapur
iii. VDS Arts & Academy, Nugambakam

at Tirupati Tirumala Devasvam (TTD), Tirumala
at Shastha Music Sabha, Coimbatore
at Sri Venkateshwara Sangeetha Sabha, Bengaluru
at Ananya Sabha, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
at The Bangalore Gayana Samaja, K R Road, Bengaluru
at Manoranjani Samskruthika Sabha, Chikkalasandra, Bengaluru
at Sharada Sangeetha Sabha, Bengaluru