The Neyveli Duo
Behind Gurukrupa Music School
Smt. Bhuvana Karthik and Sri Ram Prasadh Raghavan bring Carnatic music, Tamil devotional repertoire, Harikatha, and bhakti traditions into a holistic school community.
Smt. Bhuvana Karthik
Carnatic Vocal · Neyveli Duo
Initial training from Smt. Radha Kalayanaraman and Sri Neyveli Sankar
Smt. Bhuvana Karthik was initiated into Carnatic music at the age of 5 and received initial training from Smt. Radha Kalayanaraman, grand daughter of Brahmasri Papanasam Sivan, and Sri Neyveli Sankar, grandson of Nagarkoil Harihara Iyer. She passed Higher Grade in Carnatic Music with distinction through the Government Technical Examinations, Tamil Nadu. A gold medalist from CEG, Anna University, and a software engineer by profession, she chose Carnatic music teaching by passion. She completed her MFA in Carnatic vocal, is pursuing Thevara Isai Kalaimani from Annamalai University, and continues to learn from Smt. Kamala Ramani, disciple of Vid. DK Pattammal and Vid. Nedunuri Krishnamurthy.
Sri Ram Prasadh Raghavan
Founder · Musician · Harikatha
Carnatic music, mridangam, violin, Tamil Thirumurai Isai, and Harikatha
A management executive by profession and musician by passion, Sri Ram Prasadh Raghavan has trained in Carnatic music, mridangam, violin, Tamil Thirumurai Isai, and Harikatha. With Bhuvana, he shares Sanathana Dharma through the Neyveli Duo tradition.
Expert Instructors
Carnatic · Thevaram · Thiruppugazh · Bhajans
Gurukrupa Music School Faculty Team
Senior students and teachers support the school community. Many students have completed degrees in Carnatic vocal, won prizes in competitions, and performed in kutcheris, temples, sabhas, and prestigious organizations.
Why Choose Gurukrupa Music School?
Four pillars that guide every lesson at Gurukrupa Music School: tradition, performance, devotion, and values.
Guru-Shishya Parampara
Learning is offered with reverence for guru, music, and meaning, carrying forward Carnatic and devotional traditions with care.
Kutcheris & Sabhas
Students are encouraged toward temple programs, group performances, kutcheris, and prestigious sabhas as part of their growth.
Competition Readiness
Many students have participated in competitions and won prizes at state and national levels through steady preparation.
Annual Traditions
Thyagaraja Aradhana and Margazhi Veedhi Bhajan of Thiruppavai and Thiruvempavai are conducted every year.
Music is the highest art and, to those who understand, is the highest worship.
— Swami Vivekananda
Learn with devotion
Begin Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Keyboard, Thevaram, Thiruppugazh, or Bhajans with Gurukrupa Music School's holistic method. Classes are available in person and online.
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