P. K.Govindan Nambiar
Koodiyattam Performer
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P. K. Govindan Nambiar was a revered Indian classical dance maestro, recognized for his profound contributions to Koodiyattam, Koothu, and Padhakam, traditional temple art forms of Kerala. Born in 1930 as the second son of the legendary artist Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar, Nambiar inherited a rich artistic lineage and dedicated over seven decades to the…
Journey Timeline
1930
Born — Second son of Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar
1944
Arangettam (Debut Performance) — At the age of 14
2005
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
2023
Passed away — Died in Thrissur at the age of 93 on May 9
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Awards & Honors
- 2005 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Kendra Sangeeta Nataka Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Senior fellowship — Department of Culture
- Best Teacher Award — Kerala State
- UNESCO recognition as 'Koodiyattam Guru' — UNESCO
- Bharat Kala Bhaskar — Navaneetham Kala Awards
Media Coverage
- Koodiyattom maestro PKG Nambiar dead
The Hindu
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