Mrinalini Kotur मृणालिनी कोटूर (Sitar)

 Mrinalini Kotur मृणालिनी कोटूर (Sitar)

Attended Sitar concert of Mrinalini Kotur. She was accompanied by Aashay Kulkarni on Tabla. This private concert was organized at picturesque Valley view resort, Panhala on the occasion of Nachiket-Shivani's wedding on 15th Mar 2026.

Main Raag of the evening was 'Raag Puriya Dhanashree'. It's an evening Raag of Purvi Thaat. Apt choice for the time of the concert.

First she played Vilambit and then in drut Ektaal. She neither tried to play anything jazzy nor play the audience. She just played traditional serene Sitar with clear notes and a lot of soul in it mesmerizing the audience.

Concert concluded with my favorite 'Raag Bhairavi'.  Bhairavi stirs emotions in me. Nandkishore Banchhode joined Mrinalini on Tabla. So the brother sister duo enthralled the audience. I got goosebumps.

Effect of melodious Sitar was enhanced by the beautiful open air venue with backdrop of a huge tree and setting of the valley behind and twilight. What an experience.

At the end of the concert everyone wanted more. I think that's the validation of a good concert.

Mrinalini is disciple of Rudraveena and Sitar maestro Vidushi Jyoti Hegde. Aashay is a disciple of Taalyogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar.

Concert was attended by friends and family audience of 70 persons. It's said that a small knowledgeable audience is better than a large uninitiated audience. That's what it was.

A good concert that will remain in the memory.