About
Carrying Forward The Legacy of Alathur Bani
Prarthana Sai Narasimhan is a distinguished Carnatic vocalist known for her classical depth, adherence to tradition, and expressive musical style. Born into a musically inclined family in coastal Karnataka, she has grown into an accomplished performer, teacher, and propagator of Carnatic music, presenting concerts across India and internationally.
Rooted in a rich musical lineage, Prarthana represents the revered Alathur Bani, carrying forward a tradition that emphasizes scholarly raga exposition, clarity of sahitya, and uncompromising classicism.
Early Life and Family Background
Prarthana Sai Narasimhan was born in Mangalore (Dakshina Kannada). She was born into a musically inclined family.
Father
Sri P. Nityananda Rao – a well-known Yakshagana artist and founder as well as President of the renowned organization “Mani Krishnaswamy, Mangalore (R)”, who inspired her musical journey.
Mother
Smt. Krishnakumari N. Rao – a trained Carnatic vocalist who introduced her to the basics of classical music during childhood.
Growing up in this musical environment nurtured her interest in classical music from a very young age.
Education
Prarthana Sai Narasimhan has a strong academic background in Sanskrit studies.
She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sanskrit and later obtained her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sanskrit from the University of Madras.
Her academic training in Sanskrit has played an important role in shaping her understanding of classical compositions, sahitya, and the deeper literary aspects of Carnatic music.
Musical Training & Guru Parampara
Career and Concert Performances
Prarthana Sai Narasimhan has presented over 3000 concerts across India and internationally. Her performances are known for scholarly raga exposition, Strong adherence to classical tradition, emotional interpretation of compositions, a mellifluous and dignified vocal style. She has performed in many prestigious sabhas and classical music festivals across South India.
Prestigious Festivals and International Performances
Some of her important appearances include:
1990
Arangetram under Guru M. Narayana
2005
Five concerts for Tamil Isai Nataka Mandram
2008
Gangubai Hangal Festival – first-ever Carnatic concert
2009
Tyagaraja Aradhana Festival, Cleveland
2011
Featured in Sapphire of the Coast Calendar
2012
10 concerts in 10 days – Nadanubanda
2012
Yuvakalāmani Award from Mani Krishnaswamy Academy
2013
Madras Music Academy
2015
Ragadhana Pallavi Award
2019
2026
Founder of Suswara Facebook Live Concerts
2025
Vocal performance for Dance Arangetram
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Vocal support for Sri Chengalpattu Ranganathan
Only Artist to have conducted numerous workshops on Thematic genres in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts (2000–present)
Additional Musical Activities
2004
Graded Artist of All India Radio
2004
Ticketed concert at Nadopasana Sabha
2005
2026
Released numerous music albums
2011
Playback singer for the movie “Gramam”
2015
Performed a Hindustani–Carnatic jugalbandi
2024
Conducted online workshops on Manjunatha Kritis
Teaching and Educational Contributions
Prarthana is deeply involved in music education and propagation of Carnatic music.
Her teaching emphasizes both traditional repertoire and manodharma training.
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DASARA PADAS
| 1 | Innu Daya Barade – Kalyanavasantam – Khanda Chapu – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 2 | Hodinagari Mele – Anandabhairavi – Misra Chapu – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 3 | Kagada Bandide – Nadanamakriya – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 4 | Naneke Badavanu – Behag – Khanda Chapu – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 5 | Bide Ninna Padava – Ragamalika – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 6 | Yamanello Kananendu – Shivaranjani – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 7 | Manava Janma Doddadu – Ragamalika – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 8 | Indina Dinave – Surutti – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 9 | Chandrachooda – Durbarikanada – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 10 | Isha Ninna – Vasanthi – Rupaka – KANAKADASA | |
| 11 | Bega Baro – Mand – Adi – VADIRAJA | |
| 12 | Ramakrishnaru – Tilang – Misra Nadai – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 13 | Kangalidyatako – Sindhubhairavi – Tisra Nadai – SRIPADARAJA | |
| 14 | Antakana Dootarige – Ragamalika – Khanda Chapu – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 15 | Vaidya Banda – Mohanam – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 16 | Vitthala Salaho – Shankarabharanam – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 17 | Govinda Ninna – Janasammodini – Adi – PURANDARA DASA | |
| 18 | Yadava Raya – Ragamalika – Adi – KANAKADASA |
KRITIS
| 1 | Sri Mooladhara – Sree – Adi – MUTTUSWAMI DIKSHITAR | |
| 2 | Bhajana Seyave – Kalyani – Rupaka – TYAGARAJASWAMI | |
| 3 | Namoralaginchi – Dhanyasi – Rupaka – VEENE KUPPAIYER | |
| 4 | Neepadapankaja – Begada – Adi – TYAGARAJASWAMI | |
| 5 | Neebhakti – Jayamanohari – Rupaka – TYAGARAJASWAMI | |
| 6 | Kanjadalayatakshi – Kamalamanohari – Adi – MUTTUSWAMI DIKSHITAR | |
| 7 | Tholijanma – Bilahari – Khanda Chapu – TYAGARAJASWAMI | |
| 8 | Chalamelara – Margahindolam – Adi – TYAGARAJASWAMI | |
| 9 | Madhurambikayam – Hemavati – Rupaka – MUTTUSWAMI DIKSHITAR | |
| 10 | Brihadambikayai – Vasantha – Misra Chapu – MUTTUSWAMI DIKSHITAR | |
| 11 | Srivaralakshmi – Sree – Rupaka – MUTTUSWAMI DIKSHITAR | |
| 12 | Matangi – Rama Manohari – Rupaka – MUTTUSWAMI DIKSHITAR |
TAMIL KRITIS
| 1 | Karunai Deivame – Sindhubhairavi – Adi – MADURAI T SRINIVASAN | |
| 2 | Nambikettavarevarayya – Hindolam – Adi – PAPANASAM SIVAN | |
| 3 | Kuzhaloodi Manamellam – Kambhoji – Adi – OOTHUKADU VENKATAKAVI | |
| 4 | Kapali – Mohanam – Adi – PAPANASAM SIVAN | |
| 5 | Sabapatikku – Abhogi – Rupakam – GOPALAKRISHNA BHARATI | |
| 6 | Kumaran Thal – Yadukula Kambhoji – Adi – PAPANASAM SIVAN |
VARNAMS
| 1 | Ninnukori – Mohanam – Adi – RAMNAD SRINIVASA IYENGAR | |
| 2 | Jalajakshi – Hamsadhwani – Adi – MANAMBUCHAVAI VENKATASUBBAIYER | |
| 3 | Evvari – Abhogi – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAHMANIA IYER | |
| 4 | Sami Ninne – Shankarabharanam – Adi – VEENE KUPPAIYER | |
| 5 | Intachala – Begada – Adi – VEENE KUPPAIYER | |
| 6 | Intamodi – Saranga – Adi – TIRUVOTRIYUR TYAGAIYER | |
| 7 | Ninnekori – Vasantha – Adi – TACCHUR SINGARACHARI | |
| 8 | Valachi – Navaragamalika – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAMANIA IYER | |
| 9 | Tharuni – Kambhoji – Adi – VIOLIN PONNUSWAMI | |
| 10 | Sarasuda – Saveri – Adi – KOTTAVASAL VENKATRAMA IYER | |
| 11 | Sarasanudaya – Mohanam – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAMANIA IYER | |
| 12 | Valaji – Shankarabharanam – Adi – MANAMBUCHAVAI VENKATASUBBAIYER | |
| 13 | Ninnukori – Mohanam – Adi – TIRUVOTRIYUR TYAGAIYER | |
| 14 | Sri Venkatesa – Begada – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAMANIA IYER | |
| 15 | Valachi – Kalyani – Adi – MANAMBUCHAVAI VENKATASUBBAIYER | |
| 16 | Yadukula Kambhoji – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAMANIA IYER | |
| 17 | Sarasanudaya – Shankarabharanam – Adi – VEENE KUPPAIYER | |
| 18 | Sarasuda – Saveri – Adi – TIRUVOTRIYUR TYAGAIYER | |
| 19 | Jalajakshi – Hamsadhwani – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAMANIA IYER | |
| 20 | Evvari – Abhogi – Adi – MANAMBUCHAVAI VENKATASUBBAIYER | |
| 21 | Ninnukori – Mohanam – Adi – VIOLIN PONNUSWAMI | |
| 22 | Sarasanudaya – Mohanam – Adi – KOTTAVASAL VENKATRAMA IYER | |
| 23 | Valaji – Shankarabharanam – Adi – TACCHUR SINGARACHARI | |
| 24 | Sri Venkatesa – Begada – Adi – TIRUVOTRIYUR TYAGAIYER | |
| 25 | Yadukula Kambhoji – Adi – VEENE KUPPAIYER | |
| 26 | Ninnekori – Vasantha – Adi – PATNAM SUBRAMANIA IYER | |
| 27 | Intachala – Begada – Adi – TACCHUR SINGARACHARI | |
| 28 | Intamodi – Saranga – Adi – KOTTAVASAL VENKATRAMA IYER | |
| 29 | Valachi – Navaragamalika – Adi – VIOLIN PONNUSWAMI | |
| 30 | Tharuni – Kambhoji – Adi – TACCHUR SINGARACHARI |
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