Bombay Sisters C. Saroja and C. Lalitha share a moment on stage at The Music Academy. Photo: V. Ganesan
J. Vaidyanathan tunes his mridangam before a performance at Krishna Gana Sabha. Photo: P. S. Shamkumar
Prettily decked up, these young dancers wait their turn at the 12th art festival of Sangeetha Raga Mahothsavam. Photo: V. Ganesan
Malavika Sarukkai performing at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kilpak. Photo: S. T. Karthckraj
Folk song and dance at a lec-dem by Gunasekaran at Music Academy. Photo: S. R. Raghunathan
Preparations begin in the sabha canteens hours before the performances. Photo: R. Ragu
Audience at Kasthuri Rangan's performance at Vani Mahal. Photo: M. Vedhan
Photographer K. V. Srinivasan captures this member of the audience enjoying the performance at Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha
Different people with different reactions to this performance at Music Academy. Photo: M. Vedhan
This rasika picks up some Carnatic music CDs and books on sale at the Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium. Photo: M. Vedhan
Technology in the presence of tradition: a member of the audience browses on a tablet at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club. Photo: S. R. Raghunathan
Visitors to the city capture scenes from a vocal concert at Narada Gana Sabha. Photo: R. Ragu
This baby seems to be enjoying the concert at Mylapore Fine Arts Club's 62nd year art festival. Photo: K. V. Srinivasan