Padmanahha Marar

Question: Padmanahha Marar has passed away recently. He was-
(a) Santoor Player
(b) Edakka Player
(c) Flute Player
(d) Shehanai Player
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On April 5th, 2018, Famous percussionist Padmanahha Marar passes away. He was 113 years old.
  • He used to sung ‘Sopana Sangeetam’ for over 100 years at his neighborhood temple in Kerala.
  • Noteworthy that the ‘Sopana Sangeetam’ is sung by playing beating of a small, hourglass-shaped ethnic drum called ‘edakka’ like Tabla.
  • The Sangeetha Nataka Akademi had in 2014 presented him the Gurupooja award for his contribution in propagating the temple music and art.

Reference:             
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/percussion-expert-padmanabha-marar-dead-118040500629_1.html#
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/percussion-expert-padmanabha-marar-who-sang-sopanam-for-over-100-years-at-his-ne/310576