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Papanasam Sivan

Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher

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Papanasam Sivan, born Paapanaasam Raamayya Sivan on September 26, 1890, in Polagam village, Thanjavur district, British India (now Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India), was a celebrated Indian composer of Carnatic music and a singer, often hailed as "Tamil Thyagaraja". His early life saw him move to Travancore (Thiruvananthapuram) after his father's…

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1890

Born Paapanaasam Raamayya Sivan — Born on September 26 in Polagam village, Thanjavur district.

1897

Father died

1899

Moved to Travancore (Thiruvananthapuram)

1910

Mother died and began composing songs

1921

Began leading Markazhi bhajana team — Led the team around the Kapali temple in Mylapore, a tradition he continued until 1972.

1934

Started conducting bhajanai

1934

Associated with Kalakshetra — Taught music at Kalakshetra until 1939.

1962

Received President Award and Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship

1969

Received Sangeetha Kalasikhamani Award — Awarded by The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai.

1971

Conferred Sangeetha Kalanidhi — Awarded by Madras Music Academy.

1973

Died — Passed away on October 1.

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  • 1962 · President Award
  • 1962 · Sangeet Natak Akademi FellowshipSangeet Natak Akademi
  • 1969 · Sangeetha KalasikhamaniThe Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai
  • 1971 · Sangeetha KalanidhiMadras Music Academy

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