Puducherry-born Thavil exponent P. Datchanamoorthy is among the recipients of the Padma Shri awards announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday (January 25, 2025).

Lieutenant Governor Kailashnathan led the 76th Republic Day celebrations in Puducherry, emphasizing urban livability projects and infrastructure improvements. Awards were presented to distinguished ...

Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Union Territory K Kailashnathan has unfurled the national tricolour during the 76th Republic Day celebration here on Sunday. After inspecting a guard of honour ...

Thirteen persons from Tamil Nadu and one from Puducherry have been recognised with the Padma awards this year. Three people ...

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Thavil artiste P Datchanamoorthy, who was selected for the Padma Shri award by the Central government on Saturday, said the honour was a “vibrant recognition” of the traditional art. The 68 year-old ...

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P Datchanamoorthy, a renowned thavil artiste, was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian government, celebrating his five decades of contribution to traditional music. With a family legacy in Nadaswaram ...