Mridangam Maestro T.K. Murthy Selected For Prestigious Sree Guruvayurappan Chembai Award

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Renowned mridangam maestro T.K. Murthy, aged 103, has been chosen for the Sree Guruvayurappan Chembai Award for 2026, honouring his nine-decade contribution to Carnatic music. The award, which includes a gold medal and cash prize, will be presented on November 6 during the annual Chembai Sangeetholsavam. Murthy, a Padma Shri recipient, has accompanied legendary Carnatic musicians and mentored many percussionists. He is the 22nd recipient of this prestigious award, instituted to recognise outstanding contributions to the classical music genre.