What is the Harivarasanam Award ?

Harivarasanam Award: This award is given to people who spread spiritual harmony through music. Kerala Government and Travancore Devaswom Board jointly award the same. The award is named after the devotional song Harivarasanam which conveys values of peace, unity and faith. These are particularly related to the heritage of the Sabarimala Temple and its traditions in Kerala.

Ilaiyaraaja, winner of the Harivarasanam Award for 2021

Ilaiyaraaja, a music maestro, was named the Harivarasanam Award winner for 2021. It was because of his contribution to spiritual and devotional music that he was selected. His music transcends language barriers and displays harmony and coherence. The Sabarimala festival was the time he won, which made it even more meaningful for the Lord Ayyappa devotees.

Ilaiyaraaja: The reasons behind his selection

Ilaiyaraaja has already been elected as 2021 Harivarasanam awardwinner. The award goes to the music that has made infinity happy. He is known for combining classical Indian music with modern tunes. He has composed over 7,000 songs. The temple songs and spiritual albums he has composed are still listened to in homes and on pilgrimages around the world, bringing peace, serenity and pious devotion.

Ilaiyaraaja – An Enduring Shield of Devotional music

Ilaiyaraaja is not just a music composer, he’s a figure of spirituality in the industry. His prayer songs have been used in religious ceremonies and prayers. He shows that music can bring people together, allowing them to be united in their religious beliefs, and even one another. This is what makes him a living legend.

Harivarasanam – Spirit of Celebration

Ilaiyaraaja’s victory as the Harivarasanam 2021 Award Winner reminds us of the power of music to bring love, peace and harmony into the world. This prize is more than a title. It is an honour for a life which has made peace a song. The Travancore Devaswom Board and the Kerala Government jointly recognized one of India’s finest musical minds and his spiritual legacy.

FAQs

Q1. Q1.

Answer:The Kerala State Government, Travancore Devaswom Board and other partners jointly awarded the Harivarasanam Award in the run-up to the Sabarimala pilgrimage season.

Q2. Q2. Is it restricted to artists from Kerala?

No, you can apply anywhere in India if your music promotes spirituality and coexistence.

Q3. Q3. What year was the Harivarasanam Award established?

The award was established in 2012 in order to recognize musicians who have spread peace and Ayyappa devotion through their music in different cultures.

Q4. Q4. Is Harivarasanam an annual award?

Ans: Yes, the award is given out every year during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season. Sabarimala was the spiritual high point of Kerala at that time.