60+
Years of Experience
1+
Students Taught
1
Followers
About
Ranganayaki Ammal (born May 28, 1910, died August 15, 1998) was a pioneering Indian Carnatic musician and a significant figure in Indian classical arts, renowned as the first Indian female mridangam player. Born into a family deeply rooted in traditional arts, her father, Thirukokarnam Sivaraman, was a distinguished nattuvanar and master of avadhana…
Journey Timeline
1910
Born
1923
Arangetram (Mridangam) — Had her arangetram at age 13
1927
All India Music Conference, Madras — Only female mridangam artist among 23 performers at age 17
1948
Performed at The Music Academy — Accompanied vocalist Chandra Ramamoorthy in the prime slot
1966
Began teaching career — Joined Padmavati College in Tirupati as faculty
1971
Received Kalaimamani award — Awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu
1977
Honored by Chief Minister MGR
1998
Passed away
Photo Gallery
Photos will appear here.
Video Library
Performance videos will appear here.
Signature Performances
Signature repertoire pieces will be showcased here.
Performance Map
A world map of performances will appear here as tours are recorded.
Awards & Honors
- 1971 · Kalaimamani — Government of Tamil Nadu
- T.S. Ranganayaki Ammal award
Media Coverage
Dance School
No school linked yet.
Students
Testimonials
Student & peer testimonials will appear here.
Upcoming Workshops
No workshops scheduled yet.
Compiled from public sources and/or self-reported by the artist — not independently verified by NatyaNetwork. Is this you? Claim this profile to manage or correct it. See our Terms.