CHENNAI: Shilpa Nanjappa is a disciple of Bangalore-based Padmini Ramachandran, who is one of the most distinguished disciples of Vazhuvur Ramaiah Pillai. The Vazhuvur fluency was eviden ...

Shilpa Nanjappa, a Kodava, brought out the rich culture and ways of worship of her people and the greatness of River Cauvery (whose origin is in Coorg) through her ‘Tales in Kodava’.

Speaking to BM of the incident, one of her disciples Shilpa Nanjappa, 30, said, “Padmini was admitted in hospital a few weeks ago. Last week, she insisted that we take her to the auditorium ...