Archive · 17 Sep 2026
MS Subbulakshmi’s Birth Anniversary Observed at Tirupati Ceremony
People in Tirupati held a programme to remember famous singer MS Subbulakshmi.
The event took place at Ramachandra Pushkarini on Wednesday.
Rudrakoti Sadashivam placed flowers before her portrait and offered prayers.
Subbulakshmi was known for singing Carnatic music.
She was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna award.
Her singing was admired in India and in other countries.
Her performances helped more people around the world learn about Carnatic music.
Other musicians also attended the remembrance programme.
MS Subbulakshmi’s birth anniversary was observed at Ramachandra Pushkarini in Tirupati on Wednesday.
State Nayi Brahmin Welfare and Development Corporation chairman Rudrakoti Sadashivam paid floral tributes to her portrait.
Sadashivam said Subbulakshmi earned a special place in Indian music through her contribution to Carnatic music.
Subbulakshmi was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.
Officials and musicians said her performances helped bring Carnatic music to international audiences.
- Who
- MS Subbulakshmi was remembered by Rudrakoti Sadashivam and attending musicians.
- What
- A programme marking her birth anniversary was held, including floral tributes and prayers.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Ramachandra Pushkarini in Tirupati.
- Why
- To honour Subbulakshmi’s contributions to Carnatic music and her international influence.
- Occasion
- MS Subbulakshmi’s birth anniversary
- Location
- Ramachandra Pushkarini, Tirupati
- Tribute
- Floral tributes were paid to a portrait, followed by prayers.
- Musical tradition
- Carnatic music
- National honour
- Bharat Ratna, described as India’s highest civilian award
- Programme attendees
- Nadaswara vidwan V. Satyanarayana, dolu vidwans Ootlavaripalli Muniratnam and Pandluri Govinda Chetty, among others