Gharana
Chembai
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InstrumentVocal
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1896–1974)
Bhagavatar
Vaidyanatha Iyer
Notable Students
Chembai Narayana BhagavatharMangu ThampuranGuruvayur PonnammalT. V. GopalakrishnanV. V. SubramaniamP. LeelaK. G. JayanK. G. VijayanK. J. YesudasKudumaru VenkataramanBabu ParameswaranLalgudi Jayaraman(Violin)Palghat Mani Iyer(Mridangam)Palani Subramaniam Pillai(Mridangam)
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Biography
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar was a highly acclaimed Carnatic vocalist from Kerala, India, known for his powerful voice and majestic singing style. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Sangeetha Kalanidhi and Padma Bhushan, he was also a dedicated guru who mentored many famous musicians. His legacy continues through the annual Chembai Sangeetholsavam music festival held in his honor.
Profile last updated 2026-01-06