The Lineage and New Roots
His daughters, G.V.Ranganayakamma and G.V.Neela further
embraced their father’s mission and grew Sri Rama Lalitha Kala
Mandira to a greatly respected music institution. Today, Sri G.Vedanta Iyengar’s youngest son, G.V.Krishnaprasad is
continuing to uphold their joint mission and this inspirational
school. Over a period of 54 years, the school has hosted over 800
concerts, taught innumerable students, delivered lecture
demonstration and workshops, and participated in a number of
volunteer and community enrichment based activities – all of
which have resulted in Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira being considered the finest Carnatic music
school in Bangalore, India..
Meanwhile Sri GV Iyengar’s grand-daughter Jayashree Varadarajan had journeyed to the United States but had not forgotten her grandfather’s dream, her aunt’s selfless service or her own parents’ guidance. In 1983, in Sunnyvale, California, USA, Varadarajan breathed new life into her family legacy and her ancestors’ dreams. Despite her education background in the sciences and numerous research career opportunities, she decided to devote her life to service through music. Varadarajan established Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandir School of Fine Arts, a United States affiliate of her ancestral school in India.