Irayimman Thampi
Irayimman Thampi (1782-1856) Iravivarman Thampi was the son of Parukkutti Thankachi, daughter of Makairam Thirunal Ravivarma. His father was Kerala […]
Shadkala Govinda Marar
Shadkala Govinda Marar Following is an article on Shadkala Govinda Marar by Sri P. T. Narendra Menon titled “ The […]
Sivanandam
Sivanandam [b. 1808] Among the genius of Swathi Thirunal’s court were the four brothers Chinnayya [b. 1802], Ponnayya [b. 1804], […]
Subbukutti Ayya
Subbukutti Ayya Subbukutti Ayya was a veena exponent who was a member of Swathi’s Court. He is the grandson of […]
Vadivelu
Vadivelu [1810 – 1845] Among the genius of Swathi Thirunal’s court were Vadivelu and his three brothers Ponnayya [b. 1804], […]
Meruswami
The most exalted musical personal in Swati Tirunal’s court was Meruswami. He was cultivating music as a form of yoga […]
Kilimanoor Raja Raja Varma Koithampuran
Kilimanoor Raja Raja Varma Koithampuran Alias Cherunni/Kareendran (1812-1845) Swathi Thirunal’s court had many stalwarts, but the closest to his heart […]
Kannayya Bhagavathar
Kannayya Bhagavathar Kannayya Bhagavatar was a direct disciple of the greatest composer in karnatic music, saint Tyagaraja. When exactly be […]
Chinnayya
Chinnayya [b 1802] Among the genius of Swathi Thirunal’s court were the four brothers Chinnayya [b. 1802] ,Ponnayya [b. 1804], […]
Sankaranatha Josyer
Sankaranatha Josyer Unsought patronage was extended to Sankaranatha Josyer and Swati Tirunal considered it an achievement to have been able […]