Who was kn Dhandayuthapani Pillai?

Who was kn Dhandayuthapani Pillai?

Great are those nattuvanars, who spent all their lives enriching the Bharatanatyam repertoire with their innumerable compositions and choreographies. Such masters need to be celebrated. One of them is guru K.N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai (1921-74) whose 97th birth anniversary falls on July 14.

Who is Karaikal Pillai?

Karaikal Natesa Dhandayudhapani Pillai (born 14 July 1921, Karaikal) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many as one of the leading exponents of the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam. He was also a teacher and trained multiple performers.

Who was Karaikal Natesan dandayudapani?

Karaikal Natesan Dandayudapani was surrounded by illustrious galaxy of nagaswaram players — in his own family.