Bio
Dr. Prabhavathy comes from a family of artistic lineage and started training in the Carnatic Vocal tradition at a young age. She is a disciple of Guru Smt. Suguna Varadachari, Shri T. M. Krishna, and Dr Baby Sreeram from Chennai. Even while pursuing academics in music, she started establishing herself as a prolific performer at various venues across the country and abroad. Dr. Prabhavathy is active in the domain of concerts and mentorship. She is empanelled as a PhD Supervisor. She also continues to perform and conduct workshops and lectures on music.
Education
- PhD in Music from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (2010) – Topic: RAGA SAVERI-A STUDY
- M.Phil with First rank from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (2006)
- M A (Indian Music) from University of Madras (2003)
- Passed UGC NET (2005)
- Third rank for Teachers’ Training course in Carnatic Music, Govt of Tamilnadu conducted by The Madras Music Academy.
- B.Com from Christ College, Irinjalakuda affiliated to Calicut University
Professional Experience (Research/Teaching)
Teaching:
Teaching | Vocal Training | Mentoring – for Carnatic vocalists
- Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam (2004-2008)
- Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University (2008-2009)
Research Projects
Raga-based Research | Lakshanagrandha-s
Research projects
- Research work on relevant chapters of “Sivatatvaratnakara”by Basavaraja- an encyclopedic work in Sanskrit of 1709 AD.
- Bringing to light, “ Lalitapadyavivrtih”, Sanskrit text
- Bhava aspect of select raga-s in theatre forms
Publications
Book Chapters
(In Press) ‘Description of swara-s in the Śivatatvaratnākara of Basavarāja’ Chapter in NBF book
Journals
- “Carnatic Kriti on Lord Kirata murti”; Published in the Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN 2319-4979) special issue for One day international e-conference on ‘Sanskrit literature of 20th and 21st century’- jointly organized by Shankarlal Khandelwal college, Akola and Moolji jetha college, Jalgaon. (Dec, 2020) http://www.viirj.org/specialissues/SP7/SP7.html
- “Brahmanippattu – A unique musical ritual of Kerala”; published in the Shanmukha Cultural Journal of Sri. Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha (Regd.); Bombay. Vol.XXXVI, Issue No: 2; April – June 2010. (Pages 32 -34)
- “History of Saveri”; article published in the Samakalika Sangeetham –Bilingual International half yearly Journal for Music. Vol No: 1, Issue No: 9, October 2010 (Pages 54-57). ISSN-2319-3506
- “Bhava of Saveri in Kathakali Sangeetam”; published in the Shanmukha Cultural Journal of Sri. Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha (Regd.); Bombay. Vol.XXXVIII, Issue No: 2; April – June 2012. (Pages 11-14)
- “Theatre Test for Raga Saveri in Krishnanattam”; Published in Apoorva Ragam – Music & Dance monthly Journal, Chennai Vol. III Issue No. 1 (August 2019) ISSN 2395-2202
- “Mohana Raga in Kathakali – A Classical Theatre”; Published in Ajanta- An International Quarterly Research Journal. Vol. IX; Issue No,2; ISSN 2277-5730
- ‘Gāyakalakṣanam in the Śivatatvaratnākara of Basavarāja´ in Trivaini Sangeetak Khoj Patrika b(International Peer reviewed refereed Journal) Voi II issue 1 Jan-june 2021 – ISSN 2700-2926 (ONLINE)
Scholarly Activities
Guest Lectures, Papers Presentations & Conference Attendance
Papers Presentations
- “History of Saveri”; Poster presentation at the International Conference, Indian Musicological Society, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, India (2011).
- “Theatre Test for Raga Saveri in Krishnanattam”; Paper presentation at – International Conference on interaction between Music, Dance & Culture – Dept of Music, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.(August 2019)
- “Mohana Raga in Kathakali-A Classical Kerala Theatre”; Presented at the International Sanskrit E-Conference “Insights into the Sanskrit Knowledge World”, Department of Sanskrit Govt. College of Arts & Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. ( June 2020)
- “Relevance of Uttama, Madhyama, Adhama & Ghana, Naya, Desi Raga Classification Systems” – National Conference on New Horizons of Indological Research – Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (January 2009
- “Graha – One of the Ten Aspects of Tala” Presented at the All Kerala Oriental Conference – Department. of Sanskrit, University of Calicut, Kerala, (2007)
Workshops/Training Conducted
- Appreciating the Flavour of Carnatic Music”- Conducted weekly webinar series with International Participation, organized by The School of Kalayoga, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Kerala
- “Sangeeta Pallava”- conducted online workshop of 45 hours with national participation organized by The School of Kalayoga, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Kerala(2020)
- ‘Carnatic Vocal Intermediate’- conducted online workshop of 45 hours with national participation organized by The School of Kalayoga, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Kerala(April-June 2021)
- ‘Karnataka Sangeeta Pravesha’- conducting online workshop of 45 hours with international participation organized by The School of Kalayoga, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Kerala(August -November 2021)
- Led a one day Workshop on “Dynamics of Music” – for Music Teachers/ Students on training and learning techniques in Music – Sharjah, UAE (2017)- Organised by MMC, UAE
Workshops/Training Attended
- International Webinar conducted by Department of Music & Fine Arts, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati (June 2020)
- National Seminar on Music – Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (2007)
- Online FDP on MOODLE, Organized by SCOPE, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai (May 2020)
- Webinar on Music and allied discipline – Interdisciplinary relevance, organized by the Research Committee, Govt College, Tripunithura, Kerala (October 2020)
- “Mainstream Concert Musical forms in Carnatic Music” – Webinar organized by Department of Music, HHMSPBNSS College for Women, Neeramankara, Tiruvanathapuram. (August 2020)
- Attended a Workshop on “Enhancing the Quality of Education by PO-CO Mapping as per NAAC Standards, 5th March 2020, CVV.
Achievements
Awards and Achievements
- Received the Kerala State award ‘Yuva Prathibha Puraskaaram’ 2010 for simultaneous contribution in music research and performance from the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
- Conceived and Organised “Kala Samvada – Coversations on Art” -Fortnightly Online series featuring eminent Artistes.(Ongoing series completed 21 episodes as on July 2021)
- Editorial Board Member – UVAS –Prajnabharati Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.
- Editorial Board Memebr – ‘Sangita-sancintanam’ NBF– Book, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (2021)
- Chief Guest at “Sangeetharchana” – by Indian Musician’s Forum, Dubai 28th May 2021 (Online event)
- Inaugural Address at the Opening of “Ragamalika” Music club, Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE), Thrissur, in collaboration with IQAC
Major Concerts
- International Online Concert on Ganesha Kritis, Indian Musicians Forum UAE
- Ekata Navaratri Mandapam Dubai, UAE
- Navaratri Festival STAGE , Dubai, UAE
- Sri Shanmukhananda Bharateeya sangeeta vidyalaya, Mumbai
- “Sruthilayam” an exclusive TV show dedicated to Classical music on Amritha TV
- Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, Kerala – annual Temple festival
- Chembur Fine Arts Mumbai
- Bhandup Fine Arts Mumbai
- Sri Chembai memorial Trust, Trivandrum.
- Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan- Navaratri Festival, Trivandrum
- Kerala Kalamandalam, Navaratri Festival.
- Sabarimala Pampa Sangam
- Sree Kalahasthi Temple, (Andhra Pradesh) – Festival
- Tyagaraja aradhana, Padmasri auditorium – Calicut
- Tanjore Malayalee Samajam
- Nungambakkam Cultural Academy, T.Nagar, Chennai
- Mahalingapuram Ayyappa-Guruvayoorappa temple, Chennai.
Administrative Roles
- Course Director, Temple of Arts, NSS Educational Cultural and Charitable Society, Chalakudy (2015-_2019)
- Member – Research & Publication Committee, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
- Member – Library Committee, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
- Member – Examination Committee, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
- Coordinator – Kala samvada, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
- Coordinator – Bharata Club, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
Academic Roles
- Guest Faculty, Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University (2008-2009)
- Music Faculty (temporary ) Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam (Kerala Government-funded centre for reviving Kathakali) (2004-2008)