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Thiruvallaputhur Swaminatha Pillai
About
Thiruvallaputhur Swaminatha Pillai, also known as T. K. Swaminatha Pillai, was a distinguished Indian classical dancer, nattuvanar, and guru renowned for his mastery of Bharatanatyam in the Pandanallur style. Born in the village of Thiruvalaputhur, Mayiladuthurai taluk, Tanjore district, Tamil Nadu, he was the first son of the acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer…
Journey Timeline
Pre-1969
Began extensive teaching career — Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award midway through his extensive teaching career in Chennai.
1955-1963
Trained Nirmala Ramachandran — Provided advanced instruction to Nirmala Ramachandran at the Dhanammal school.
1967-1969
Received Kalaimamani Award — Honored by the Tamil Nadu Government during C. N. Annadurai's tenure.
1969
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Acknowledged for his lifetime dedication to Bharatanatyam.
1972
Passed away — Died on March 13, 1972.
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Awards & Honors
- Kalaimamani Award — Tamil Nadu Government
- 1969 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
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