Popular Carnatic vocalist Saketharaman gives them the cue, and the group begins walking along the road, singing Margazhi Thingal, a verse from the Thiruppavai. Even as Mylapore wakes up to the sound of temple bells and fluttering pigeons, Carnatic music fills the air. This Margazhi season, veedhi (street) bhajanais are back, with several music enthusiasts gathering in the morning and singing bhajans and songs. Several groups singing bhajans criss-cross each other on these streets during cold mornings in December, when monkey caps and sweaters make an appearance. She has been carrying forward the veedhi bhajanai tradition of her illustrious father till date.

Source: The Hindu December 23, 2023 01:59 UTC