Konerirajapuram Vaidyanatha Ayyar

Konerirajapuram Vaidyanatha Ayyar

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Konerirajapuram Vaidyanatha Ayyar Biography

Konerirajapuram Vaidyanatha Ayyar was a Carnatic vocalist from Tamil Nadu who lived during the period - 1878-1921. Died at a comparatively young age in the early 1940s, he left a legacy which many musicians followed. Started his formal training under Nagaswaram Palanivelu, he later learnt from many gurus. He has given concerts to many functions, including marriages, where classical performers were often invited for such celebrations in those golden old days. Konerirajapuram is his native place.

 

He was born at Marathurai near Pandanallur and lived at Konerirajapuram. He was born in the year 1878. Narayana Ayyar and Sitalakshmi were his parents. Ayyar started formal training in Carnatic music at a very young age and has been the disciple of Nagaswaram Palanivelu, Marudhanallur Kulandaisami, Chinna Kulandaisami, Melattur Sundara Bhagavathar and Venkatarama Bhagavathar. Ayyar was put on the practice of Vedas at the age of 7 and he got married when he was 12 years old. As he was attracted to music since young, he was initiated to Carnatic music and started formal training under Nagaswaram Palanivelu and later under many gurus. His anxiety to learn and hear Carnatic music made him a great vocalist and composer later.

 

During younger days he had a gruff voice not responsive to the needs and demands of classical music. But it was his passion, will-power and strenuous exercise which helped him to overcome this defect.  He played as 'second' to Marudhanallur Swamigal during his early days. He attracted the attention of musician Manpoondia Pillai, accompanied him to Tirunelveli where he was given special orientation in 'laya'. It was his friend Tirukodikaval Krishna Ayyar who brought Ayyar back to the glorious path of balanced rendition.

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Updated: January 28, 2016

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