Palghat T.S. Mani Iyer was a prominent mridangam performer in Carnatic music, born on December 12, 1912, in Palakkad and passing away on May 30, 1981, in Kochi. He was the first mridangam artist to receive the prestigious Sangeetha Kalanidhi and Padma Bhushan awards. Trained under notable musicians, he accompanied renowned artists and influenced many students. Mani Iyer was not only skilled in maintaining rhythm but also pioneered the accompaniment of musical phrasing, enhancing the intricate rhythmic aspects of compositions.
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Meaning of the name - Palghat
The name Palghat originates from the Malayalam word 'Palakkadu,' meaning 'the place of the Palas' or 'the land of the Palas.' The Palas were a ruling dynasty in the region.
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Palghat T.S. Mani Iyer belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Palakkad
Place of Death: Kochi
Educated At: Palghat Subba Iyer | Kalpathy Viswanatha Iyer | Thanjavur Vaidanatha Iyer
Occupation: percussionist
Awards Received: Padma Bhushan
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 12, 1912
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 20 Gemini 54 | 21 Gemini 20 | 10 Libra 40 |
| Moon | 10 Taurus 32 | 10 Taurus 54 | 15 Cancer 50 |
| Mercury | 14 Gemini 29 | 15 Cancer 27 | 10 Libra 40 |
| Venus | 14 Gemini 22 | 28 Cancer 38 | 4 Scorpio 50 |
| Mars | 8 Leo 51 | 18 Taurus 3 | 20 Libra 42 |
| Jupiter | 8 Sagittarius 51 | 26 Cancer 17 | 10 Sagittarius 47 |
| Saturn | 27 Taurus 43 | 12 Aries 59 | 4 Gemini 30 |
| Uranus | 2 Aquarius 57 | 2 Gemini 43 | 29 Capricorn 30 |
| Neptune | 22 Cancer 18 | 4 Aries 14 | 25 Cancer 50 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 18 | 5 Aquarius 12 | 0 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 27 | 3 Pisces 34 | 12 Aries 25 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 27 | 3 Virgo 34 | 12 Libra 25 |
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