The above centre, which perpetuates the memory of the renowned scholar Dr. V. Raghavan, who was the Secretary for over 4 decades and the Editor of the Journal of the Music Academy (19351979) and other publications, continues its valuable work in the sphere of musical research. Some of the earlier publications are now out of print. In the last decade, the research centre has undertaken the publication of the ragas of the Sangita Saramruta, written by King Tulaja in two parts -the first one edited by Sangita Kalanidhi T.V. Subba Rao dealing with 48 ragas and the second one by Dr. S.R. Janakiraman with 61 ragas
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Lakshana Gitas -a selection of 27 Gitams selected from regular texts as well as new compositions to form the foundation course for beginners 1994, and Raga Lakshnas in 3 volumes by Professor S.R. Janakiraman which covers 150-200 ragas (1995, 96, 97) are some of the important publications of the Academy.

In 1998, Dr. V. Raghavan Research Centre received a handsome donation from Sri R. Kalidas, son of late Dr. V. Raghavan and member of the Academy, towards research and publication activity of the Music Academy. A grant was given by the Sangeet Natak Academy for the publication titled Thanjai Nalvar Isai (unpublished repertoire of the Tanjore Quartette) edited by Natyacharya Isai Perarignar Thanjavur K.P. Kittappa Pillai, direct descendant of the Quartette, was published during 1998.

The reprinting of the book on Javalis by Sangita Kalanidhi T. Brinda was undertaken from a donation received from Smt. Sarada Chandrasekhar, an old student of The Teachers College of Music.

Dr. Prema Krishnaswami has given a donation for research and publications. The publication titled Professor Sambamoorthy - The visionary Musicologist by Brahma was released during the centenary celebrations of Sangita Kalanidhi Prof. P. Sambamoorthy. A grant was received from Department of Culture, Govt. of India for this publication.