Parai Artist Velu Aasan from Madurai Conferred with Padma Shri

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Noted Parai artist from Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, Velu Aasan, often referred to as the ‘Prince of Parai’, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award. Parai is one of the most significant traditional instruments of Tamil Nadu, with deep historical and cultural roots. The instrument’s music is integral to various … Read more