Mysore/Mysuru: The 159th birth anniversary of Mysore Vasudevacharya (1865-1961) is being celebrated this weekend, at the legendary composer’s residence in Agrahara, Mysuru, by the musicians of the city in association with Shri Purandaradaasar Trust, Chennai.
Fondly called as ‘Abhinava Tyagarja’ during the latter part of his illustrious career, Sri Acharya lived in Mysore up to 1953 promoting Karnatak music. The house in which he lived and served in the city has of late become a centre of cultural activities and has hosted concerts by artistes from across the globe.
