About SK Mahathi

S.K. Mahathi is a promising Carnatic vocalist from Kerala, trained under Prof. Sri Kumara Kerala Varma and Sri Thamarakkad Krishnan Namboodiri for over 15 years. Coming from a musical lineage, with her father being a Veena artist, Mahathi bridges tradition and modernity with her music.

A B.Tech graduate in Computer Science and First Rank Holder in M.A. Music (Kerala University, 2014–2016), she is an ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio and has given over 100 concerts across India. Known for her melodious voice, clear diction, and balanced manodharma, she captivates listeners with a blend of classicism and creativity. Fluent in Telugu and Sanskrit, she interprets sahityam with authenticity and bhava.

Beyond performance, Mahathi has a deep interest in Puranic storytelling and often explores the philosophical and narrative depth of Carnatic kritis, making her concerts both musically rich and intellectually engaging.

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Achievements & Recognitions

State-Level

  • Secured First Position in Light and Classical Music competitions (2000–2007).
  • Finalist in Ragaratnam Junior by Amrita TV (2008).
  • Winner of Swathi Music Dias Carnatic Competitions (2014).
  • First Rank Holder – M.A. Music, Kerala University (2014–2016).
  • Conferred Chembai Puraskaram by Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala (2018).

National-Level

  • CCRT Scholarship Recipient, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India (2016–17).
  • Winner – Classical Vocal Solo, Ragam Festival, NIT Calicut (2011).
  • Finalist in TTD Swara Ragasudha Carnatic Music Series (2013).
  • Honoured as Best Carnatic Vocalist by Guntur Mahila Sanmandali (2014).

International-Level

  • Represented Kerala at Kalavanta – International Youth Festival (2015).
  • Featured among “Top Five Voices for the Future” by TAG Corporation & Sruthi Magazine (2015).

Other Notable Contributions

  • ‘A’ Grade Vocalist of All India Radio (2019).
  • Served as Guest Lecturer, Chembai Memorial Govt. Music College, Palakkad (2017–18).

Prestigious Stages Performed

  • Madras Music Academy – HCL Concerts & Spirit of Youth Festival.
  • Shanmukhananda Hall, Mumbai.
  • Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, Thrissur.
  • Paryaya Festival, Udupi & Chembai Sangeetholsavam, Guruvayoor.
  • Kalpathy Rathotsavam, Mangalore Sangeeth Parishad, Swathi Sangeetha Sabha, Trivandrum.