Thiruvizhimizhalai Subramania Pillai
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Born
1 January 1895
Subramania Pillai
1 January 1895
Died4 June 1984 (aged 89)
OccupationNadaswaram artist
Parents
- Thiruvizhimizhalai Swaminatha Pillai (father)
- Sivabhagyathammal (mother)
Thiruvizhimizhalai Subramania Pillai | |
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| Born | Subramania Pillai 1 January 1895 |
| Died | 4 June 1984 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Nadaswaram artist |
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| Relatives | Thiruvizhimizhalai Natarajasundaram Pillai (brother) Semponnarkoil Ramaswami Pillai (father-in-law) |
| Awards | Sangita Kalanidhi 1956 Padma Shri 1974 Isai Perarignar 1974 |
Thiruvizhimizhalai Subramania Pillai (1 January 1895 - 4 June 1984) was an Indian musician and nadaswaram artist, recognized as part of the renowned duo "Thiruvizhimizhalai Brothers" alongside his younger brother, Thiruvizhimizhalai Natarajasundaram Pillai.[1] The duo achieved prominence as nadaswaram performers during the early 20th century.[1][2]
Awards
- In 1956, he became the first nadaswaram artist to receive the Sangita Kalanidhi awarded by the Madras Music Academy.[6]
- In 1974, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, acknowledging his contributions to Indian classical music.[7] In the same year, he received the Isai Perarignar award by Tamil Isai Sangam.[8]