ABOUT ME 

I am Hari Kumar from Sooranadu, an alumnus of Kshetra Kalapeedam, Vaikkam, a renowned institution for fine arts. My initial training in Sopanasangeetham was imparted by my father, Sooranadu Sivasankara Panikar, a revered master of temple arts. He is particularly celebrated for his expertise in rare forms such as Sopanasangeetham, Panchavadhyam, and Kalamezuthum Pattum. My brother, Sooranadu Gireesh Kumar, is also a distinguished practitioner in this musical tradition.

                                  Our family is deeply committed to these artistic forms, and I am proud to follow in the footsteps of eminent musicians like Baby N Marar, C N Reghunath, Balisseri Krishnadas, Pazoor Giriger Marar, Kumath Raman Kutty, and Vaikkom Ajith Kumar.