The exquisite rendering of a Pallavi affectionately composed and choreographed by Smt. Lalith Sivakumar and rendered by her with Dr. Nithyashree Mahadevan marked the 97th Birth Anniversary commemoration of Padma Vibhushan Smt. D. K. Pattammal; organised by Aanmajothi (Cultural Wing of Sarawathi Vidyalaya) and the Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan.
As a part of the celebration, this years Smt. D. K. Pattammal Birudhu and Title Isaijothi was conferred to well-known musical artiste Shri O. S. Arun by Shri. L. Sabaretnam, Chairman of the Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai Kendra.
Shri. L. Sabaretnam placed on record the Bhavan`s association with Smt. D K. Pattammal over many decades and considered it a blessing to be able to conduct the commemorative event along with Aanmajothi. He congratulated Shri O S Arun on his amazing virtuosity and being conferred with the award.
Dr. Nithyashree Mahadevan congratulated Aanmajothi for its work in corporation schools and the affection shown by the organization in conducting Smt. D. K. Pattammal Birth Anniversary commemorative every year from 2010 and remarked on the positive aspects of showcasing a role model in Nationalistic and divine music, for the coming generations.
Smt. Geetha Rajsekar and Shri K N Ramaswamy, Director the Bhavan`s Chennai Kendra, were also present during the function.