Being a resident in the same street of Valiyasala in Thiruvananthapuram city it was very comfortable for me to attend the music classes regularly twice or thrice a week without any break.Īudio excerpts of learning the Syama Sastri composition Palinchu Kamakshi in raga Madhyamavathi : What I respect most is the fact that, she would teach as per the requirement of Shishya so that their needs are satisfied. At the end of first day’s class itself, my teacher was impressed with my ability to grasp the lessons reasonably quick which made her wholeheartedly accept me as a disciple. I was fortunate enough to become the youngest disciple of great doyen Parassala B Ponnammal. Once ragalapana got finished, the formal training began for the first time with the krithi Mooladhara Kshetra in raga Mayamalavagowla itself praising lord Vinayaka a not so commonly heard song composed by Kallidaikurichi Dr E.S. After few minutes of casual talk related to music, the venerable teacher asked me to render Alapana in the raga Mayamalavagowla. I introduced myself as the grandson of Vidushi N Lalitha whom she had taught during her college days. She was a regular viewer of the reality show & on seeing me complimented the way Dakshinamoorthy Swami appreciated my music by invoking Lord Vaikathappan’s blessings & saying “Best Kanna Best”. After the successful run in Ragaratnam Junior (telecasted by Amrita TV) during 2008, it was on a rainy day in June, that I visited the house of my guru for the first time. Being a humble fortunate Shishya of the great legend, I wish to share my matchless experiences I am blessed with. The passing away of my worshipful Guru, Padmashri Parassala B Ponnammal has caused a great void in the saga of Carnatic music.
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