Thani Avarthanam | Gauvin Sasivarnan | Sivan Fine Arts Academy Competition 2026

Gauvin Sasivarnan Disciple of Mridangam Maestro, Vidwan Adhitya Narayan Sir Category: Percussion Sub Senior 1st Prize, Sivan Fine Arts Academy Competition 2026 Conducted by Vid. Papanasam Ashok Ramani About the Gurus: Kumbakonam Dr. N. Padmanaban: Calgary’s own local go to artists and esteemed retired faculty member of the Department of Music, Delhi University. Following his retirement, he relocated to Canada, where he remains actively dedicated to the art form and continues to guide and mentor the next generation of percussionists through his Padmaalayam initiative. Vid. Adhitya Narayan: Founder of Padmaalayam and son of Kumbakonam Dr. N. Padmanaban. He continues the family tradition of excellence by imparting rigorous rhythmic training and fostering musical growth within the Padmaalayam lineage.