more-inComposer Papanasam Sivan was responsible for a transformational change in the field of Carnatic music, Governor Banwarilal Purohit said. Namasankeerthanam exponent Udayalur Kalyanaraman was honoured with the title ‘Sivanisai Selvar’ in the event. N. Murali, president of the Music Academy, said, Mr. Kalyanaraman truly deserved this title as he had taken this art everywhere. “It is our duty to preserve our culture for the next generation,” he added. Ramaswamy and president of Papanasam Sivan Rasikar Sangam Rukmini Ramani were among those who spoke at the event.

Source: The Hindu September 26, 2018 19:04 UTC