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Mayavaram V. R. Govindaraja Pillai

Mayavaram V. R. Govindaraja Pillai was a Carnatic violinist from Tamil Nadu, Southern India.

Early days
He was born in Vazhuvur, a village in the Kuthalam Taluk (Mayiladuthurai district). His parents died when he was a child and he was brought up by his maternal uncle. He studied Carnatic music with Simizhi Sundaram Iyer. He also studied with Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. ==Teaching==
Teaching
Pillai was Dean of the Music College of the Annamalai University. He was also a member of the Selection committee of All India Radio Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. Sikkil Bhaskaran and Kuththalam Vaidyalingam Pillai studied with him. ==Awards==
Awards
Kalaimamani, 1969 - awarded by Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram (Tamil Nadu State Association of literature, music and theatre) • Isai Perarignar, 1976 - awarded by Tamil Isai Sangam, Chennai ==Death==
Death
Pillai died in his home at Mayavaram on 11 February 1979. ==References==
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