Guruvayur Dorai

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Guruvayur Dorai (2 July 1935 – 10 October 2026) was an Padma Shri ward winning Indian percussionist. At the time of his passing, he was among the most senior exponents of the South Indian classical percussion instrument, the mridangam. He received his initial training under Palghat Subba Iyer and E.P. Narayana Pisharody, and later from Palani Subramaniam Pillai. Initiating his concert performances at the age of eight, Guruvayur Dorai performed on the concert platform for 60 years. His wide range of efforts in the field of mridangam and music have helped propagate the art around the globe.

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