Preserving and Promoting Carnatic Music

The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis

First of all

About Us

Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a volunteer run non-profit committed to preserving and promoting performing arts in the Central Indiana area. Since 1987, we have organized diverse vocal and instrumental concerts by various artists performing in the South Indian classical styles of music.

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Vid. Sankari Krishnan and Party

Venue: Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

3350 N. German Church Rd., Indianapolis IN 462353

Date: April 12th 2025

Upcoming Concerts for 2025

Event is free for CMAI members.
For Non-members it will be $30 per person

Vid. D Raghava Chary and Party

Venue: Hindu Temple of Central Indiana

3350 N. German Church Rd., Indianapolis IN 4623530 N. German Church Rd., Indianapolis IN 46235

Date: May 31st 2025

Event is free for CMAI members.
For Non-members it will be $30 per person

And let's not forget

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 fo 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.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

About CMAI

The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a community-based, not for profit, cultural association dedicated to preserving and promoting performing arts in the Central Indiana area. Since 1987, CMAI has organized a wide range of programs showcasing classical Indian music through vocal and instrumental concerts.

The current executive committee is as follows:

President: Vidya Sundaram

Vice President & Technology: Srikanth Kondeti

Other committee members

Annapurna Calyam

Apsara Govindarajan

AnanthaNarayanan Balakrishnan

Brijesh Krishnan

Contact: cmai.indy@gmail.com - Please send us an email if you have any questions or to be added to our mailing list.

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