A Founder Guided by Tradition and Service
Manasa Khandrika's work brings together arts education, mentorship, performance, artistic production, cultural preservation, and community building. In 2013, she founded Saraswathi Sangeetha Kalakshetra, establishing a strong foundation in Carnatic music education and guru-shishya learning.
Her vision expanded through community showcases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and creative production, culminating in the 2025 launch of Manollasini Inc. Today, she leads an inclusive cultural ecosystem serving learners, artists, educators, families, and participants of different abilities.
WHAT MANASA LEADS
Leadership Through the Arts
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Arts Education
Providing structured learning rooted in Indian classical traditions and nurturing discipline, knowledge, confidence, and artistic expression.
Mentorship
Offering personal guidance that helps students and artists develop confidence, discipline, and their individual artistic identities.
Performance
Creating inclusive platforms across Indian classical arts, film and contemporary music, dance, instrumental performance, and collaborative productions.
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Community
Connecting learners, artists, families, educators, partner schools, and cultural organizations—including opportunities for students with special needs.
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Cultural Preservation
Carrying artistic knowledge, repertoire, practices, and traditions forward through education, performance, documentation, and intergenerational participation.
FROM EDUCATOR TO CULTURAL FOUNDER
2013
Founded
Saraswathi Sangeetha Kalakshetra (SSK)
Established a foundation for Carnatic music education, mentorship, and lifelong learning.
EXPANSION
Creative Platforms
Developed community showcases, collaborative productions, and multidisciplinary opportunities connecting music, dance, artists, educators, students, and families.
2025
Founded
Manollasini Inc.
Established an inclusive nonprofit cultural collective dedicated to performance, collaboration, cultural preservation, and meaningful community engagement.
HONORS & RECOGNITION
Recognizing Artistic and Cultural Leadership
2026
CARNATIC MUSIC * ARTISTRY * TRADITION
Sangeeta Kovida
GLOBAL ARTS TEMPLE USA INC.
Manasa Khandrika was awarded Sangeetha Kovida by Global Arts Temple USA Inc., recognizing her musical and artistic journey.
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The honor was presented by CMANA President Shri Som Sowmyan, in the presence of Vidwan K.N. Shashikiran.
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2026
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Indian Film Music & Dance Festival
CONSULTATE GENERAL OF INDIA, NEW YORK
At the Indian Film Music & Dance Festival 2026, hosted by the Consulate General of India, New York, in collaboration with Madhyam.
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Manasa Khandrika was felicitated by Ambassador Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul General of India in New York for her contribution to promoting Indian arts and culture.
INDIAN ARTS * CULTURE CONTRIBUTION * COMMUNITY
2025
Ugadi Puraskaram
TELUGU FINE ARTS SOCIETY (TFAS)
Manasa Khandrika received the Ugadi Puraskaram from TFAS in recognition of her contribution to Indian Classical Arts.
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The honor was presented by Shri Madhusudhan Rao (Madhu Ann), President of TFAS, on the occasion of Ugadi Celebrations 2025.
INDIAN ARTS * CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION * LEADERSHIP
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Leading the Manollasini BTK Ensemble
At the 2026 Indian Film Music & Dance Festival, Manasa served as Artistic Director of the Manollasini BTK Ensemble, leading a 19-member of vocalists and instrumentalists grand finale.
ARTISTIC DIRECTION * ENSEMBLE * COLLABORATION * PERFORMANCE
Tradition should be preserved through practice, strengthened through education, and carried forward through new generations and new artistic possibilities.
- Manasa Khandrika