I am one of the leading Nadhaswara Vidwan. I am the disciple of Mambalam Mr. M.K.Swaminathan who is a eminent Nadhaswara Vidwan.
Right from the age of 15, say for around 35 years I am playing this instrument – this art of Nadhaswaram made me famous in spite of so many vidwans are existing because of certain features and inbuilt talents.
Presently I am the Asthana Nadhaswara Vidwan for Sringeri Mutt temples – in West Mambalam and T.Nagar and regularly playing Nadhaswaram for all the functions regularly taking place there.
I have also participated in special functions organized by Tamils in Kolkota, Delhi.
In addition during festival times, I am regularly involving in katcheris as per the invitation of temple authorities, Govt.functions.
Playing Nadhaswaram in Marriage functions are our routine activity and it is our bread and butter.
Traditionally, from time immemorial, it is Nadhaswaram instrument and troop has its significant role – be it temple function, kacheries, marriages or any religious function. My only expectation is that many nadhaswara vidwans must come up with the phase of the growing population, functions etc so that this special art shall be recognized, respected and further developed, encouraged.