Dharmapuram P. Swaminathan, was born in Thanjavur district in 1923. His early training in Thevara Isai began at the Dharmapuram Thevara Tamizhisai Palli, under Tirumurai Kalanidhi R. Velayudha Oduvar, for a period of five years. Swaminathan continued his training in Carnatic vocal further at the Annamalai University under the guidance of Chittoor Subramania Pillai and secured the Sangita Bhooshanam title from this august institution, with a First class. With Madurai Subramania Mudaliar, Swaminathan continued his lessons in music for some more years.
His musical career, which spans over nearly six decades, is full of devotional pursuits and propagation of Tevara Isai. His association with several temple renovation projects and his voluntary contribution through his music towards such noble endeavours form an endless list. He has been an A Grade artist of AIR since 1952. The number of discs to his credit is 12 discs and 700 audiocassettes.
Awards and Honours have been showered on him for his unique contribution to this sphere of devotional music. Isai Perarignar from Tamizhisai Sangam, Kalaimamani from the Tamil Nadu Government, State Artist, Tamilnadu Government, the President's Award, titles and honours from Dharmapuram, Kundrakkudi, Madurai, and Thanjai Adheenams. He has established a Charitable Trust in his name, at Kundrathur, Chennai.
Source: http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2002/12/13/stories/2002121301420800.htm
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