Mahaswami of Kanchi was known for his masterly knowledge of music. He is known, too, for his love for listening to good music and for his solicitude for musicians. Over the years, numerous Carnatic musicians have deemed it a great privilege to perform in his presence, for him. The Paramacharya often spoke about music and its role in spiritual pursuits in his various discourses.

To think of the great Acharya is to lift ourselves to a higher realm of thought and action. To most of us who know very little beyond the possibilities of the discursive intellect, the Sage of Kanchi is a constant reminder of how much we have to make up in our journey through life to the goal of freedom.

Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha’s Auditorium was rechristened Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium on 27th December 2000, in the benign presence of His Holiness Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, 69th Sankaracharya of Sri. Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

It was then decided that in commemoration of the momentous event, each year, on 27th December or proximate to the Aradhana of the Sage, Mahaswami Sangeethanjali be performed.

This year the Sangeethanjali was rendered by Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani Shri. Bharat K. Sundar on 17th December 2023.

Earlier Sangeethanjalis were rendered by