S. Ramanathan (1917-1988) was a prominent Carnatic music singer and musicologist renowned for his contributions to music education and performance. He trained under significant figures and received a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University. His disciples include notable musicians such as P. Unnikrishnan and S. Sowmya. Ramanathan composed various varnams and kritis, and his album 'Navagraha Krtis' was released in 1981, showcasing his expertise in Carnatic music. He significantly impacted musicology and teaching, leaving a lasting legacy in the field.
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April 8, 1917 Facts
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S. Ramanathan belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Alappuzha
Place of Death: Alappuzha
Educated At: Wesleyan University
Occupation: singer | composer | screenwriter
Children: Geetha Ramanathan Bennett
Employers: Wesleyan University
Awards Received: Sangeetha Kalanidhi (1985)
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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 April 8, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Aries 51 | 18 Aries 26 | 2 Leo 40 |
| Moon | 26 Libra 6 | 27 Sagittarius 6 | 21 Libra 4 |
| Mercury | 28 Aries 4 | 21 Pisces 7 | 17 Leo 0 |
| Venus | 13 Aries 9 | 10 Taurus 35 | 26 Leo 59 |
| Mars | 9 Aries 43 | 28 Pisces 47 | 28 Gemini 43 |
| Jupiter | 10 Taurus 43 | 16 Cancer 20 | 4 Gemini 52 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 33 | 6 Aries 21 | 4 Leo 39 |
| Uranus | 22 Aquarius 39 | 29 Taurus 6 | 22 Aquarius 27 |
| Neptune | 2 Leo 6 | 2 Aries 28 | 4 Leo 33 |
| Pluto | 2 Cancer 25 | 5 Aquarius 19 | 4 Cancer 38 |
| Rahu | 15 Capricorn 12 | 7 Pisces 1 | 9 Capricorn 26 |
| Ketu | 15 Cancer 12 | 7 Virgo 1 | 9 Cancer 26 |
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