Sri Parthasarathi vidayarri - Trichur Brothers 2026

 

Sri Parthasarathi vidayarri - Trichur Brothers   2026

 

After the grand Chithirai  Brahmothsavam for Sri Parthasarathi Perumal at Thiruvallikkeni divyadesam , it  is  7 days of rest called ‘Vidayarri’.

Vidaayaaerri  is time for music too !!  -  vidayarri (period of rest) for Sri Parthasarathi Perumal.  Music kutchery by renowned people have been arranged, coordinated by Sri Parthasarathi Swami sabha.  On day 3 of Vidaayarri  today (13.5.20263) is was grand performance by  Trichur Brothers. 

திருவல்லிக்கேணியில் பிரம்மோத்சவம் கண்டு அருளிய எம்பெருமான் ஸ்ரீபார்த்தசாரதி விடாயாற்றி'  என இளைப்பாறுகிறார். இவ்வமயத்தில் இசைக்கச்சேரிகளும் திருக்கோவிலில் நடைபெறுகின்றன. விடையாற்றி என்று பரவலாக சொல்லப்பட்டாலும் அது "விடாயாற்றி" -  ஆற்று-.1. Rest, repose, as relief from weariness; இளைப்பாறல். 2. That which affords rest or relief;  இளைப்பாற்றுவது.   3. Festivities within the temple following the main festival,  பெரியதிருவிழாவை  அடுத்து சுவாமிக்கு இளைப்பாறலாகக் கோயிலுக்குள் நடைபெறும் உற்சவம்.  'விடாய்' என்றால் தாகம்/களைப்பு, 'ஆற்றி' என்றால் ஆற்றுப்படுத்துதல் (அ) களைப்பைப் போக்குதல். 

The performers of the day Trichur Brothers, Srikrishna Mohan and Ramkumar Mohan are renowned Carnatic Musicians. Sons of veteran Mridangam Vidwan Shri Trichur R Mohan, the brothers were exposed to Carnatic Music from a very tender age.   They  trained under the late Neyyantikara Mohanchandran for 10 years. They were titled "Trichur Brothers" by HH Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Kanchi, Shri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal.  

The duos hail from a traditional business family in Trichur known as the "SitaRam Group". The brothers along with their family are currently settled in Chennai.  The duos are known for their uncompromising attitude towards Bhavam (Bhakthi, or Spiritual quotient) and Pataanthara (Orthodoxy with respect to the composers and their compositions).  They also adopt a unique style of Raga delineation where both of them exchange phrases, long and short, in exploring the nuances of a Raga (Musical Scale).   

Both are qualified Chartered Accountants.  The  CA professionals also have a   band called  ‘Anubhoothi’ which performs from Carnatic to rock and jazz. They were further famous through the anthem for the Clean Ganga campaign ‘Namami Gange’ which garnered them national attention.  Here is a short video taken during their performance  :   https://youtu.be/JhbcUEWIBqY

My friend Carnatic critic Essel identifies this to be :   a varnam in Shanmukhapriyā, and the video captures  the muktāyi śvaras in the Charanam. 

With regards – S. Sampathkumar