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Ganga Sasidharan is a remarkably talented young Carnatic violinist from Kerala, widely recognized for her extraordinary skill and deep musical sensitivity at a very young age. She began learning the violin at just four and a half years old and gave her first public performance by the age of seven. Ganga's discipline and dedication are evident in her early morning practice routines and her ability to master both classical keerthanas and film songs with equal finesse. Her soulful renditions in temple concerts, especially at Guruvayur and Vaikom, garnered nationwide acclaim and helped her gain a strong following. She has performed in over 200 concerts across India and abroad. Ganga made history by becoming the youngest and only violinist from Kerala to receive the prestigious Shanmukhananda Bharat Ratna Dr. M. S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship in Music. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and divine musical talent.