GIRI Releases Four-Volume Collection Showcasing the Compositions of Madurai Sri G. S. Mani
Chennai: GIRI, India’s leading omnichannel retailer for spiritual and cultural products, has launched a four-book series documenting the musical works of renowned composer Madurai Sri G. S. Mani. The titles—Thennavan Isai Thamizh, Rajapoojita Lavanyamu, Rajapoojita Svarnam, and Jatisvarams—have been compiled, notated, and authored by Dr. Usha Prasad under the GIRI Publication House. The launch event took place at the Lakshmi Giri Convention Hall, Mylapore.
The ceremony brought together several stalwarts of the Carnatic music fraternity. The books were formally released by Padma Bhushan awardee and Sangita Kalanidhi T. V. Gopalakrishnan, in the presence of distinguished guests including Padma Shri and Sangita Kalanidhi A. Kanyakumari, Tamil scholar Va. Ve. Subrahmaniam, veena exponent Dr. R. S. Jayalakshmi, music composer Vidyasagar, and filmmaker Rajiv Menon.
Dr. Usha Prasad’s work offers a detailed and accessible compilation of Sri G. S. Mani’s extensive repertoire, covering Tamil and Telugu compositions as well as advanced instructional forms such as varnams, tillanas, and jatisvarams. The books are noted for their precise notation and scholarly depth, making them valuable resources for performers, students, and researchers in Carnatic music.
Speaking at the launch, Ramanarayan, Director of GIRI Publication, said, “GIRI Publication is immensely proud to release this landmark collection, which captures the depth and originality of Madurai Shri G. S. Mani’s artistry. Dr. Usha Prasad has added tremendous value to the Carnatic music canon through her meticulous dedication. These books reinforce GIRI’s commitment to supporting scholarly works that uphold the highest standards of our classical heritage.”
The four titles are now available across all GIRI stores nationwide and through the company’s online platform, www.giri.in.
