Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D, University of Delhi, 1997
• M.Phil (Music), University of Delhi, 1992
• M.A (Music), University of Delhi, 1990
• B.A (Music), University of Calicut , 1988

Career Profile

• Professor

  Dept. of Music, DU, 2010 - Present

• Asso. Professor

  Dept. of Music, DU, 2007 - 2010

• Reader

  Dept. of Music, DU, 2004 - 2007

• Sr. Lecturer

  Dept. of Music, DU, 2000 - 2004

• Lecturer

  Dept. of Music, DU, 1994 - 2000

Areas Of Specialization / Interest

History & Musicology, Ethno Musicology, Music Therapy

Subjects Taught

Historical Development, Applied music, Music & Electronics, Music & Mathemetics, Music & philosophy, Music & Science.

Publications Profile

Sole Authership

• Manikandan T.V. (2016-17) Chief Editor And Publisher, “Sangitika” - National Journal On Indian Music – ISSN:2348-5892
• Manikandan T.V. (2015-16) Chief Editor And Publisher, “Sangitika” - National Journal On Indian Music – ISSN:2348-5892
• Manikandan T.V.( 2011), The Music Of Krishnattam, Manish Publishers,Varanasi, ISBN:978-93-81539-99-6
• Manikandan T.V. (2006), Glimpses Of Karnatic Music, Kanishka Publishers, Delhi, ISBN 81-7391-767-1
• Manikandan T.V. (2004), Lakshna And Lakshya Of Karnatic Music – A Quest, Kanishka Publishers, Delhi

Co - Author

• Manikandan T.V. (Feb-2016), Saint Arunagirinathar and Thiruppugazh Page :167, ANHAD LOK ISSN :2349- 137
• Manikandan T.V. (September - 2015) Global Impact Of Modern Trends Carnatic Music Education, Page No: 41; Vageeshwari – ISBN : 0975- 7872
• Manikandan T.V. (March - 2015) Percussive Instruments Of Kerala, Issn- 0975-7872, Vageeswari, Dept. Of Music, Univ. Of Delhi.
• Manikandan T.V. ( Jan - 2015) Sree Krishna Leela Tarangini, Kala Prakashan, Varanasi/ ISBN:978-93-85309-07-6
• Manikandan T.V. (Nov - 2014), Muthuswami Deekshitar – A Composer With Astrological Brilliance, Page No.185, Naitik Prakasan, Sahibabad, U.P/ 2014 ISBN: 978-81-924-653-6-4
• Manikandan T.V. (March - 2014) Trails Of Dikshiter’s Musical Brilliance, Page No: 30 April 2013, Vageeshwari – ISBN : 0975- 7872
• Manikandan T.V. (March - 2012), Musical Heritage Of Kerala; Page No: 64 April 2012, Vageeshwari – ISBN : 0975- 7872

Conference Participation/Presentations

2017

• Manikandan T.V. (2016)Lec-Dem At CCRT - Dwaraka, New Delhi -04- 09 - 2017
• Manikandan T.V. (2016)Lec-Dem At CCRT - Dwaraka, New Delhi -25 -07 -2017
• Manikandan T.V. (2016)Lec-Dem At CCRT – Dwaraka, New Delhi -12 -04 -2017
• Manikandan T.V. (2016)Lec-Dem At CCRT - Dwaraka, New Delhi -03- 02 - 2017

2016

• Manikandan T.V.(2016) Lec –Dem At CCRT - Dwaraka, New delhi – 06 -07 - 2016
• Manikandan T.V. (2016)Concert At Emula Wada, By Telegana Academy, Hyderabad, Feb 29, 2016

2015

• Manikandan T.V. (2015), Lec-Dem At CCRT - Dwaraka, New delhi - 23 – 02- 2015
• Manikandan T.V. (2015), Lec –Dem At CCRT – Dwaraka, New delhi – 22-01-2015
• Manikandan T.V. (2015), Indian Music – Department Of Linguistics, Univ Of Delhi ,Oct-2015
• Manikandan T.V. (2015), Paper Presented In UGC National Seminar, Faculty Of Music And Fine Arts, Univ. Of Delhi.

2014

• Manikandan T.V. (27-02-2014) Subah-E-Banarus by District Cultural Centre, Banaras - Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (14-02-2014) Vocal Concert, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, National
• Manikandan T.V. (Nov 2014) Comprehensive Talk On Indian Music – Department Of Linguistics, Univ Of Delhi
• Manikandan T.V. ( 26-02-2014) Swathi Thirunal’s Contribution To North Indian Music, Dept. Of Music, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras/14-11-2014, Sole, Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (18-10-2014 ) Lec-Dem On Classical Music, Shiv Nadar School, Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (1,2-09-2014) Workshop on Musical forms of Karnatic Music, Dept. Of Music, Iksv, Khiragarh sole Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (22-04-2014 ) Indian Music – An Illustrative Talk (Carnatic, Ccrt, Delhi, Sole, National)
• Manikandan T.V. ( 29-30-01-2014) Ignou National Seminar, Paper Presentation, IGNOU, Sole, National

2013

• Manikandan T.V. (2013), Sri Swathi Tirunal Sangeetotsavam, Swathi Musical Dias, Caliucut, Kerala, 23-11-2013
• Manikandan T.V. (2013), Horizon Series, Iccr, Bhu, Bharatiya Lalit Kala Academi, Varanasi, National, 30-08-2013
• Manikandan T.V. (2013), Horizon Series, ICCR, Azad Bhavan, Delhi, 1-02-2013
• Manikandan T.V. (2013), Depiction Of Different Talas In Carntic Musical Forms, Dept. Of Music, Banarus Hindu University, Banaras, 30-08-2013
• Manikandan T.V. (2013), Lec. Dem On Indian Music, CCRT, Delhi, 03-09-2013
• Manikandan T.V. (2013), Indian Music- An Illustrative Talk, CCRT, Delhi, 08-02-2013

2012

• Manikandan T.V. (24-12-2012) Chembai Memmorial Music And Dance Festival 2012,Academy For Indian Music And Arts. Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (14-08-2012) "VANDE MATARAM" Patriotic Musical Concert, Delhi Tamil Sangham, Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (28-04-2012) Chetanotsavam, Chetana Music College, Trichur, Kerala Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (17-04-2012) Swathi Smriti-2012, Rasikapriya, Delhi. National
• Manikandan T.V. (17-08-2012) Lec- Dem On Indian Music, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi. Sole, Regional
• Manikandan T.V. (13-07-2012) Indian Music – An Illustrative Talk, Ccrt, Delhi, Sole, National
• Manikandan T.V. (18-04-2012) Evolution And Practice Of Karnatic Music, CCRT, Delhi, Sole, National
• Manikandan T.V. (Feb.- 2012) Concert - Cdame – 2012, International Conference On Astro. Physics, Delhi University.
• Manikandan T.V. (5-10-2012 ) Paper On Indian Music Presentation, Delhi Technological University / International Seminar Sole

Awards And Distinctions

• "SANGITA KALA ACHARYA" - Sri Dharmasastha Sewa Samajam, Rohini, Delhi Nov. 2016

• "ISAI PERARIJNAR" – KMS Kalai Ulakam, Delhi, Feb – 2016

• "SANGITA BRUNGAM" - MalliyoorDevaswam, Kerala, Feb. 2015

• "SANGITA GURUTILAKAR" - Hayagriva, Delhi, Jan-2015

• "ISAI CHUDAROLI" – from APOORVARAGAM, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Jan. 2014

• "ASTHANA VIDWAN" – KanchiKamakotiPeetham, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, Oct. 2013

• "Printania" - Navsadhana Kala Kendra, Varanasi, 2012

Association With Professional Bodies

Started Music organization in the name “Rasikapriya” to findout Young & promising talents in Music and promote them by giving proper training and stage.

Other Activities

Founded a Not for profit Cultural Organisation “RASIKAPRIYA” for the up liftment of Classical Music among Youth by organizing various Concerts and Workshop by eminent Artist in the field.