Two events to pay tributes to mandolin Shrinivas on his birthday

The late maestro’s birthday falls on Feb 28 and a couple of programmes have been organised to pay tributes to him.

SS International’s event – Awards will be conferred on Pandit Birju Maharaj and Aruna Sairam, who will perform with mandolin U. Rajesh. Artistes like Saswati Sen, Anil Srinivasan and Stephen Devassy will take part. From 6.45 p.m.  At The Music Academy. Entry free, open to all.

Shrinivas’s disciple, Aravind Bhargav, has organised a programme, ‘Gurusmriti – Srinivasam Bhajeham’. Chitravina Ravikiran will perform. At 6.30 p.m. At Narada Gana Sabha. Free admission. For details call 9940681594.