About Namagiripettai Krishnan
Lived 1924 – 2001 (aged 77). Namagiripettai Krishnan was an Indian musician.
Namagiripettai K Krishnan (2 April 1924 – 30 April 2001) was a Carnatic musician who played the Nadaswaram. He was born in Namagiripettai village and lived in Sendamangalam, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India. He gave many performances across the country. In 1981, Krishnan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government for his contributions to Carnatic music. He was also the Asthana Sangeetha Vidwan for the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
Awards Padma Shri by the Indian government in 1981 Kalaimamani by Tamil Nadu government in 1972 Nadaswara chakravarthi title by Thanthai Periyar EV Ramaswamy in 1974 "Sangeetha Nadaka academy" award in 1982 "Isai Peraringar" honored by Tamil Isai Sangam Chennai in 1984
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Who was Namagiripettai Krishnan?
Carnatic musician
When was Namagiripettai Krishnan born?
Namagiripettai Krishnan was born on 2 April 1924 in Namagiripettai.
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Namagiripettai Krishnan died on 30 April 2001.
What was Namagiripettai Krishnan's occupation?
Namagiripettai Krishnan was a musician.
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Namagiripettai Krishnan was Indian.
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