Flock flock flock, everyone who’s anyone has been to NGS at least once. If you haven’t don’t worry, you’re here just at the right time - Chennai’s legendary December season has just begun.
Founded 60 years ago, this sabha was a much smaller one on VM Street in Mylapore. Later, they moved to The Music Academy (another iconic venue in Chennai). In the 70s, they acquired land on TTK Road and since then have been hosting some of the most iconic concerts and dance recitals at the venue. NGS has a main hall and a mini hall, both of which have brilliant acoustics and will give you the perfect flavour of Margazhi. NGS is known for the variety of performers, often young and upcoming performers share the stage with stalwarts here. Ask any sabha old timer and they will immediately go on a nostalgic trip about some of the best kutcheris of the late MS Subbulakshmi that took place at the sabha. From the current batch, everyone from Bombay Jayashri, Sudha Ragunathan, TM Krishna, and Sanjay Subrahmanyan have given some memorable performance here.
The stage has also seen some of the most unique and experimental concerts of our time - musicians of different genres have come together to perform on this very stage. You can also listen to upanyasams and namasankirtanams here regularly. So, it’s time to flock outside this sabha again and catch the best performances of the year! Remember, the food stall right outside the main hall serves all kinds of munchies and chocolates. And don’t forget to sip on the iconic filter kaapi at Narada Gana Sabha - coffee, art, and culture your Margazhi experience is complete! Mark your dates on the Margazhi calendar and don't miss out on some iconic concerts this season!
Founded 60 years ago, this sabha was a much smaller one on VM Street in Mylapore. Later, they moved to The Music Academy (another iconic venue in Chennai). In the 70s, they acquired land on TTK Road and since then have been hosting some of the most iconic concerts and dance recitals at the venue. NGS has a main hall and a mini hall, both of which have brilliant acoustics and will give you the perfect flavour of Margazhi. NGS is known for the variety of performers, often young and upcoming performers share the stage with stalwarts here. Ask any sabha old timer and they will immediately go on a nostalgic trip about some of the best kutcheris of the late MS Subbulakshmi that took place at the sabha. From the current batch, everyone from Bombay Jayashri, Sudha Ragunathan, TM Krishna, and Sanjay Subrahmanyan have given some memorable performance here.
The stage has also seen some of the most unique and experimental concerts of our time - musicians of different genres have come together to perform on this very stage. You can also listen to upanyasams and namasankirtanams here regularly. So, it’s time to flock outside this sabha again and catch the best performances of the year! Remember, the food stall right outside the main hall serves all kinds of munchies and chocolates. And don’t forget to sip on the iconic filter kaapi at Narada Gana Sabha - coffee, art, and culture your Margazhi experience is complete! Mark your dates on the Margazhi calendar and don't miss out on some iconic concerts this season!
