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Padmabhooshan Kuzhur Narayana Marar

Padmabhooshan Kuzhur Narayana Marar ​(25, May 1925 – 11, August 2011) was an Indian musician, considered to be one of the masters of Panchavadyam. He was awarded Padmabhushan by Government of India for his contributions to the propagation of Panchavadyam in 2010. He is the first Panchavadyam exponent to receive Padmabhushan award.

Narayana Marar was born in Kuzhur, a tiny hamlet near Mala in Thrissur district in Kerala to Manikyamangalam Vadakkini Kochupilla Kurup and Kuzhur Neduparambath Kunjipilla Amma on 25 May 1925. He started learning Panchavadyam at the early age of five under the tutelage of his father.Later he learned Keli from Eravipurath Appu Marar, Thimila from Perumpilly Kesava Marar and Thayampaka from Manikyamangalam Narayana Marar. Narayana Marar died at the age of 86 on 11, August 2011.
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Narayana Marar along with his two brothers, Kuttappa Marar and Chandran Marar were called Kuzhur triumvirate.They together created a new style in Panchavadyam rendition and were a regular presence at the Pooram festivals of Kerala. Narayana Marar started participating in Thrissur Pooram from the age of 19 and was a regular presence till he retired at the age of 60.
* Pallavur Appu Marar Puraskaram - 2005
* Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award - 2004
* Panchvadya Kulapathi Puraskaram
* Padmabhushan Puraskaram - 2010
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    Inevitably occurs whenever people share music stands or run through a song together.
  • Efficient brain processing
    Whose brain can easily be molded to become more efficient in processing thoughts.
  • Lowers stress levels
    calming the mind and body, therefore becoming less stressed.

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