04/08/2026
*A Proud Tribute to Our Father* ❤️🙏
Sharing the *original testimonial dated 8th June 1956* given to our father,
*Kalaimamani Sri. L. Palaniswami*
_Bharatanatyam Professor, Tagore Academy, Coimbatore_
*His father Sri. N. Lakshmanan was a disciple of Poet Rabindranath Tagore.*
*Testimonial by: V. R. Ranganathan, M.A. (Madras), http://B.Litt (Oxford)*
_Retired Deputy Director of Public Instruction & Member, Legislative Council_
> "I have known Sri L. Palaniswami of the Tagore Academy (Coimbatore) for several years now, during my official activities and subsequently.
> I have seen him learn the Art of Bharata Natya from an old, talented Teacher of the Tanjore (Pandanallur) style.
> Swami is carefully keeping up the classical purity of Bharata Natya while teaching his girl pupils the Natya in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi songs with a modern outlook.
> He is a creative Artist. His method of teaching is so original and simple that the pupils learn from him and practise it with obvious joy.
> He has wide and very rich experience of leading Bharata Natya in schools and colleges.
> His public concerts have been appreciated by eminent men and competent critics.
> With his fine character, he has a bright future. I wish him all success."
*Born: 29th Dec 1924 | Passed away: 26th Jan 2005, Republic Day*
He dedicated his entire life to Bharatanatyam.
He taught *several thousand students* and served as Guru at *several schools, colleges and universities across India*.
*His contribution to Indian Classical Dance in Coimbatore is remarkable.*
Even after 69 years, this letter stands as proof of his commitment, humility and artistry.
His younger brothers *Sri. L. Rajaram* and *Sri. L. Ravidoss* also extended their *fullest coordination and support* to Tagore Academy, Coimbatore.
*Say this as a remembrance and gratitude.*
If any of his students are reading this, please share your memories in the comments 🙏
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