ARTISTIC LINEAGE
The Guru Who Lit the Lamp
Honoring Smt. Sundari Janakiraman—Carnatic vocalist, composer, graded All India Radio artiste, and guru of Founder Manasa Khandrika.
“To understand Manollasini’s soul, one must know the lamp that first lit its flame— my guru, Smt. Sundari Janakiraman.”
THE MENTOR
Smt. Sundari Janakiraman
Renowned Carnatic Vocalist, Composer, Graded AIR Artiste
Smt. Sundari Janakiraman is the guru of Manollasini Founder Manasa Khandrika and a respected torchbearer of the Carnatic tradition. A graded artiste of All India Radio and an accomplished composer, she trained under Sri Swamimalai Janakiraman Garu and Sri Susarla Sivaram Garu.
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For more than four decades, her rigorous training, deep knowledge, and dedication have shaped generations of musicians. Her artistry, discipline, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire Manollasini’s approach to education, mentorship, performance, and cultural preservation.
LEGACY OF LEARNING
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Sangit Vidwan
Adyar Music College
Advanced Classical Study
Master's Degree
Madras University
Completed with distinction
Alankar in Music
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
Prestigious qualification
A LINEAGE CARRIED FORWARD
The Values That Shape Manollasini
Discipline
Practice with focus, consistency, and integrity.
Devotion
Honor the art, its teachers, and its living lineage.
Excellence
Pursue depth, rigor, and artistic quality.
Service
Share knowledge generously with learners and the wider community.
CONTINUE THE STORY
From Artistic Lineage to Living Legacy
The values imparted by Smt. Sundari Janakiraman continue through Manasa Khandrika’s work as an educator, mentor, artistic director, and cultural leader. Through Manollasini, this artistic foundation is carried forward through inclusive learning, mentorship, performance, collaboration, and cultural preservation.