T S Ranganathan

S. Ranganathan is a name deeply etched in the hearts of devotional music lovers. Son of the legendary Carnatic vocalist as well as spiritual icon Shri T. L. Maharajan, he has carved his own identity not only as a singer, music composer or producer but also a spiritual ambassador, dedicating his life to promoting Indian devotional & classical music.

Birthday & Background

S. Ranganathan was born into a family rich in music and bhakti traditions. He was born on April 2, 1970. His legacy speaks louder than numbers as he’s a living symbol of Tamil devotional culture. His musical roots trace back to the great Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar, one of his ancestors and a revered composer in the Carnatic tradition.

Renowned Work & Albums

Ranganathan is best known for his devotional albums, bhajans and slokas as well as stotras. Through his label Giri Trading Agency Pvt. Ltd., he has released over 200 albums featuring ancient Vedic chants, works of Adi Shankaracharya and bhakti packed songs dedicated to deities like Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Muruga as well as Devi.

His most popular works include:

• Shree Vishnu Sahasranamam
• Lalitha Sahasranamam
• Hanuman Chalisa
• Sri Rudram Chamakam
• Kandar Sashti Kavasam
• Gayatri Mantra renditions

These aren’t just tracks—they are spiritual journeys that millions turn to every day during prayer, meditation, and temple rituals.

Career Path – Music with a Mission

S. Ranganathan started off not as a commercial artist but as a devotional visionary. As the director of Giri Trading Agency and the head of its recording wing, he married music production with cultural preservation so seamlessly. His objective: to produce genuine, scripturally accurate, and spiritually powerful content within every home.

With him at the helm, Giri not only emerged as a respected brand in pooja materials and spiritual books but even the premier destination for Vedic and devotional audio-visual content in Tamil Nadu and overseas.

He also innovated animated sloka and mantra DVDs, designed to be learned easily by children and adults alike making immortal traditions current again.

Albums That Touched Souls

Some of his widely loved collections:

• Bhaja Govindam
• Shiva Manas Puja
• Ashtalakshmi Stotram
• Durga Saptashati (Navratri Essential)
• Sundarakandam

These albums are available on major platforms like YouTube and Spotify as well as iTunes earning global listeners across the US, UK, Malaysia and Singapore.

Interesting Facts about T. S. Ranganathan

• He has trained in Carnatic music, giving his devotional renditions a strong classical foundation.
• Ranganathan has lent his voice for more than 15,000 devotional songs over the last 30+ years.
• His recordings are played daily in hundreds of temples and homes across South India.
  
• He is also a lyricist and compiler, often choosing and scripting slokas from ancient scriptures.
• T. S. Ranganathan’s recordings have become standard learning resources for Veda patasalas and spiritual schools.

A Legacy Still Singing

In an era where fast music dominates, T. S. Ranganathan remains rooted in spiritual tradition, giving seekers a soulful bridge to the divine. His life’s work goes beyond entertainment—it is a service to Sanatana Dharma, to culture, and to future generations.

For every devotee who lights a lamp or chants a mantra, chances are they’ve been guided by the calming voice of T. S. Ranganathan.