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ART AND CULTURE - October 2026

Oct 2026

Oct 12, 2026

Guruvayur Dorai, Renowned Carnatic Percussionist, Passes Away

Renowned Carnatic musician Guruvayur Dorai passed away in Chennai on 10 October 2026 at the age of 91. A celebrated exponent of the Pudukottai style of mridangam playing, he hailed from Guruvayur, Kerala, and built a long, influential career. Dorai accompanied legendary artists such as M. S. Subbulakshmi and Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, earning acclaim for rhythmic mastery and expressive phrasing. He received the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contributions to Indian classical music, among other awards. Dorai's passing marks the loss of a leading figure in South Indian percussion, whose collaborations helped redefine concert percussion in Carnatic music. His legacy continues to inspire upcoming percussionists.
  • Genre: Carnatic percussion (mridangam).
  • Era: celebrated performer with M. S. Subbulakshmi and Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar.
  • Honours: Padma Shri in 2025.
  • Origin: Guruvayur, Kerala; associated with Pudukottai style.
  • Legacy: influence on contemporary percussionists.
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