Taranath Ram Rao Hattiangadi

Pandit Taranath Ram Rao Hattiangadi (1915 – 1991) was a performer and teacher of Indian classical percussion, known for his knowledge of rare talas and old compositions. He represented the Farukhabad, Delhi, and Ajrada gharanas of tabla, and the Nana Panse tradition of pakhavaj. He is also remembered for his modern outlook on classical music, innovative approach to drumming, and progressive, systematic teaching style.