ISG student performs debut Mridangam concert

MUSCAT: Vinayak Ramasubramanian, a Class X student of Indian School Al Ghubra (ISG) performed Mridangam Arangetram (debut Carnatic concert) recently at Muscat Sri Krishna Temple Hall, Darsait.

He was accompanied on stage by Aromal Shaji as Vocalist, Konniyoor Suresh K Nair on Violin, A R Thulaseedharan on Ghatam. This function was presided over by G. Sreekumar, Vice Principal of ISG.

Vinayak, an enthusiastic teenager bubbling with energy, has been learning Mridangam from the tender age of seven. He has been under the tutelage of his guru K Ram Mohan for the last seven years. Ram Mohan hails from an illustrious family of artists. He has performed with wellknown senior Musicians from India and is an integral part of all Carnatic programmes in Muscat.

Vinayak is one of the youngest students to pass the “Kovida” exam at the age of 13 (Bachelor’s Degree in Sanskrit studies).

Vinayak has also won laurels for his school in Chess and Quiz competitions at Oman National Level. As a keen student in academics, he also won the Muscat Youth Champion Award for Scrabble. He has regularly bagged accolades in various football and competitive video game tournaments conducted across Oman.

His school ISG has played an active role in creating an environment to develop talents in academics and co-scholastic activities. This has also resulted in students of ISG taking part in various activities in Oman and abroad bringing many honours to the school.

This two hours event was attended by over 400 people including friends, family and Carnatic music lovers of Muscat who complimented and appreciated the concert.

Playing Mridangam (a percussion instrument) improves one’s ability to concentrate and compliment graceful co-ordination and team work thus aiding academic growth. It also helps in developing listening skills and the ability to focus for extended periods of time. It boosts selfconfidence and self-control by synchronisation of mind, body and other senses.