Thursday, March 19, 2026

Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal's Birth Anniversary


 

Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal, born on 19 March 1919, popularly known as D. K. Pattammal or DKP, was an Indian Carnatic musician and a playback singer for film songs in Tamil. Pattammal, along with her contemporaries M.S. Subbulakshmi and M.L. Vasanthakumari, are popularly referred to as the female trinity of Carnatic Music. This trio initiated the entry of women into mainstream Carnatic Music. She has been appreciated all over the world by Carnatic music lovers.

at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

1859, Big Ben chimes for the first time

  On May 31, 1859, Big Ben rang over the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, for the first time. In October 1834, a fire destroye...

  • World Meerkat Day
      World Meerkat Day is celebrated annually on July 3rd to raise awareness about meerkats and promote their conservation. Significance of ...
  • Puffin Day
    Puffin Day, celebrated annually on April 14th, is a day dedicated to the colourful and charming puffin seabird. It highlights their unique ...
  • National Space Day (India)
      India is celebrating its maiden National Space Day  today on August 23, 2024, on the one-year anniversary of the successful moon landing o...