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Thanjavur R. Ramamoorthy (June 15, 1929 – June 22, 2019) was a distinguished vidwan in Indian classical music, renowned for his mastery of the mridangam, an ancient Indian percussion instrument central to Carnatic music ensembles. Born in 1929, Ramamoorthy embarked on his musical journey at the age of nine, entering gurukulavasam in 1938 under Brahmarshi…
Journey Timeline
1929
Born
1938
Entered gurukulavasam under Brahmarshi Biravam Pillai — Began training in 'Thanjavur style' mridangam.
1941
Miruthangam Arangetram — Debut performance as a mridangam artist.
1945
Appointed Artist of All India Radio — Joined All India Radio under the British Government.
1950
Chosen as 'A' Grade Artist by All India Radio
1980
Conferred 'Kalaimamani' award — Received the highest civilian award in Tamil Nadu for arts.
1983
Conferred 'Isai Kadal' title
1983-1985
Served as examination committee member at Annamalai University — Contributed to awarding the Sangeetha Bhusan Degree.
1989
Categorized as Grade-I Artist by All India Radio — Honored during AIR Trichy's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
1990
Honored for 50 years of service to music — Recognized by the Madurai Mahadeva Asthami Committee.
1994
Honored as Senior Artist — Recognized by the Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust Chennai.
1997
Conferred 'Miruthangha Selvam' title
2001
Awarded 'Kalai Peroli' title
2019
Died
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Awards & Honors
- 1980 · Kalaimamani — Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataga Mandram
- 1983 · Isai Kadal — Karaikudi Tamil Isai Sangam
- 1989 · Golden Jubilee edition (Senior Artist) — All India Radio Trichy
- 1990 · Honour for 50 years of service to Music field — Madurai Mahadeva Asthami Committee
- 1994 · Senior Artist — Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust Chennai
- 1997 · Miruthangha Selvam — Muthamil Peravai of Chennai
- 2001 · Kalai Peroli — Trichy District Nalla Nidhi Committee
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