Preserving and Promoting Carnatic Music
The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis
Up Coming Events
Thyagaraja Aradhana
When: March 7 th, 2026
Venue: HTCI, upstairs hall
Time: 9 AM
CMAI members can perform for free.
Registration link will be posted soon....
Carnatic vocal concert by:
Dr. R Suryaprakash, with Dr KVS Vinay on violin, And Shri Rakshit Sharma on Mridangam
When: March 29 th, 2026
Venue: HTCI, basement hall
Time: 4 PM
Event is free for CMAI members
Get Involved
Discover opportunities to contribute and participate in the vibrant cultural scene of Central Indiana. Join us in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Carnatic music and performing arts.
Support CMAI and become a member by following this link.
Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a not for profit 501c3 organization
Please donate generously to help support Carnatic Music!
OUR TEACHERS
Learning Carnatic Music
Our teachers are the lifeblood of Carnatic music in the Indy area - ensuring that the tradition flows through the community to the younger generation. We are fortunate to have a group of strong Carnatic teachers in our community. Aspiring learners can use the below information to contact teachers for help in their musical journey.
Smt. Annapurna Calyam: annapurnac@gmail.com
Smt. Anupama Chengalva (Veena): chengalva_Anupama@yahoo.com
Smt. Anuradha Poduval: Anuradha.v.kambrath@gmail.com
Smt. Geetha Navaneethan - 317-579-0935
Shri. Kailash Hemachandra: khemacha@gmail.com
Smt. Padmaja Tadikonda: Mahatimusic14@gmail.com
Smt. Srimala Murthy (Veena): srimala.m@gmail.com 317-590-0019
Shri. Vamshi Murthy (Mridangam): vamshimurthy@gmail.com 317-515-0565
Smt. Savitha Venkatapathy 732-397-5085
2026 executive committee
President: Vidya Sundaram
Vice President & Technology: Srikanth Kondeti
Treasurer: Brijesh Krishnan
Secretary: Apsara Govindarajan
Joint Secretary: Annapurna Calyam
Contact: cmai.indy@gmail.com - Please send us an email if you have any questions or to be added to our mailing list.