Mayavaram V. R. Govindaraja Pillai
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Born12 May 1912
Vazhuvur, Nagapattinam district, Tamilnadu
Died11 February 1979 (aged 66)
Mayavaram, Tamilnadu
Occupationviolinist
Mayavaram V. R. Govindaraja Pillai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 May 1912 Vazhuvur, Nagapattinam district, Tamilnadu |
| Died | 11 February 1979 (aged 66) Mayavaram, Tamilnadu |
| Occupation | violinist |
Mayavaram V. R. Govindaraja Pillai (12 May 1912 – 11 February 1979) was a Carnatic violinist from Tamil Nadu, Southern India.
He was born in Vazhuvur, a village in the Kuthalam Taluk (Mayiladuthurai district). His parents died when he was a child and he was brought up by his maternal uncle.[1]
He studied Carnatic music with Simizhi Sundaram Iyer.[2]
He also studied with Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai.[1]
Teaching
Pillai was Dean of the Music College of the Annamalai University. He was also a member of the Selection committee of All India Radio Chennai and Tiruchirappalli.[1] Sikkil Bhaskaran and Kuththalam Vaidyalingam Pillai studied with him.[1]
Awards
- Kalaimamani, 1969 - awarded by Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram (Tamil Nadu State Association of literature, music and theatre)[1]
- Isai Perarignar, 1976 - awarded by Tamil Isai Sangam, Chennai[1]