Preserving and Promoting Carnatic Music
The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis
First of all
About Us
Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a volunteer run non-profit committed to preserving and promoting Southern India's classical performing arts in the Central Indiana area. Since 1987, we have organized diverse vocal and instrumental concerts by various artists performing in the South Indian classical styles of music.
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Composer's day 2025
Participants can perform songs of various Carnatic composers except Thyagaraja for this event
Here is the link for entering your details. Please submit responses by August 17, 2025
Venue: Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
3350 N. German Church Rd Indianapolis IN 46235
Date: August 23rd 2025
Start Time: 9 AM
CMAI members can participate for free as part of your membership.
1) What time will I or my child be performing for Composer's day?
We will give an approximate time frame for a particular age group to perform 1-2 days before event
2) Do I need to buy membership if only my child is performing?
Those who are not CMAI members yet, the participation fee will be prorated to $20 / individual for this year's Composer's Day only
We encourage those who are not members, to purchase memberships, our membership drive starts on Thyagaraja Aradhana day, every spring.
Event Faq:
"MALLADI BROTHERS" Concert in INDY!!
When: November 2nd 2025
Stay Tuned for further details
Up Coming Events
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Get Involved
Discover opportunities to contribute and participate in the vibrant cultural scene of Central Indiana. Join us in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Carnatic music and performing arts.
Support CMAI and become a member by following this link.
Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a not for profit 501c3 organization
Please donate generously to help support Carnatic Music!
OUR TEACHERS
Learning Carnatic Music
Our teachers are the lifeblood of Carnatic music in the Indy area - ensuring that the tradition flows through the community to the younger generation. We are fortunate to have a group of strong Carnatic teachers in our community. Aspiring learners can use the below information to contact teachers for help in their musical journey.
Smt. Annapurna Calyam: annapurnac@gmail.com
Smt. Anupama Chengalva (Veena): chengalva_Anupama@yahoo.com
Smt. Anuradha Poduval: Anuradha.v.kambrath@gmail.com
Smt. Geetha Navaneethan - 317-579-0935
Shri. Kailash Hemachandra: khemacha@gmail.com
Smt. Padmaja Tadikonda: Mahatimusic14@gmail.com
Smt. Srimala Murthy (Veena): srimala.m@gmail.com 317-590-0019
Shri. Vamshi Murthy (Mridangam): vamshimurthy@gmail.com 317-515-0565
About CMAI
The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a community-based, not for profit, cultural association dedicated to preserving and promoting performing arts in the Central Indiana area. Since 1987, CMAI has organized a wide range of programs showcasing classical Indian music through vocal and instrumental concerts.
The current executive committee is as follows:
President: Vidya Sundaram
Vice President & Technology: Srikanth Kondeti
Other committee members
Annapurna Calyam
Apsara Govindarajan
AnanthaNarayanan Balakrishnan
Brijesh Krishnan
Contact: cmai.indy@gmail.com - Please send us an email if you have any questions or to be added to our mailing list.