Sripada Pinakapani
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Professor Sripada Pinakapaani shortly S. Pinakapani (Telugu
: శ్రీపాద పినాకపాణి) (born August 3, 1913) is a medical doctor, administrator, professor in medicine, and carnatic music
ian.
of Srikakulam district
and, as of 2010, lives in Kurnool
, Andhra Pradesh
. He spent three months in violin maestro Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu
's school. He joined M.B.B.S. in 1932 and passed out in April 1938 from Andhra Medical College
, Visakhapatnam
. He completed M.D. in general medicine in December 1945 also from AMC, Visakhapatnam.
from 1944 to 1949 and later at Andhra Medical College. He opted for Andhra Services and resigned to rejoin in the same post in 1951. He held the position of Professor of Medicine on 17 May 1954 and later transferred to Kurnool Medical College
on 26 January 1957 and retired in the same position on 2 August 1968.
, Nookala Chinna Satyanarayana
Malladi Suri Babu, Malladi Brothers
and many others. He wrote several books on carnatic music and Gaanakalasarvasvamu ran multiple volumes which had every minute detail of krithis.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: శ్రీపాద పినాకపాణి) (born August 3, 1913) is a medical doctor, administrator, professor in medicine, and carnatic music
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
ian.
Early life
Pinkapani was born at Priya AgraharamPriya Agraharam
Priya, Priyagraharam or Priya Agraharam is a village in Polaki mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Priya or Priya Agraharam is located at...
of Srikakulam district
Srikakulam district
Srikakulam District , formerly known as Chicacole, is the extreme northeastern District of Andhra Pradesh, situated within the geographic co-ordinates of 18°-20’ and 19°-10’ N and 83°-50’ and 84°-50’ E...
and, as of 2010, lives in Kurnool
Kurnool
Kurnool is located at . It has an average elevation of 273 metres .Kurnool lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The Handry and Neeva rivers also flow through the city. The K.C...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He spent three months in violin maestro Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu
Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu
Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu was one of the most important carnatic violinists of the 20th century.-Early life and background:...
's school. He joined M.B.B.S. in 1932 and passed out in April 1938 from Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College
Andhra Medical College is one of the premier Medical colleges in India. It is affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences.It is the oldest medical college in Andhra Pradesh & 6th oldest in INDIA.-History:...
, Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
. He completed M.D. in general medicine in December 1945 also from AMC, Visakhapatnam.
Career
Pinakapani worked as Assistant Professor at Madras Medical CollegeMadras Medical College
The Madras Medical College is an educational institution located in Chennai, India. It was established on February 2, 1835. It is the oldest medical college in India, along with the Medical College Kolkata.-History:...
from 1944 to 1949 and later at Andhra Medical College. He opted for Andhra Services and resigned to rejoin in the same post in 1951. He held the position of Professor of Medicine on 17 May 1954 and later transferred to Kurnool Medical College
Kurnool Medical College
Kurnool Medical College , is a medical school in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is an old and second biggest medical college after Osmania Medical College, in Andhra Pradesh.-History:...
on 26 January 1957 and retired in the same position on 2 August 1968.
Performing career
Pinkapani had a successful career performing at major festivals and concerts. He is considered a Teachers Teacher. His disciples include carnatic vocalists, Nedunuri KrishnamurthyNedunuri Krishnamurthy
Dr. Nedunuri Krishnamurthy is a famous Indian Carnatic vocalist. His tonal quality and "Continuity" are his special assets.-Early life:...
, Nookala Chinna Satyanarayana
Nookala Chinna Satyanarayana
Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Nookala Chinna Satyanarayana is a Carnatic musician, a classical vocalist, musicologist, author and teacher, a great administrator and motivator. He is a performer on All India Radio and Doordarshan who has participated in Sangeeta Sammelans, outdoor broadcasts and national...
Malladi Suri Babu, Malladi Brothers
Malladi Brothers
The Malladi Brothers, Malladi Sreeramprasad and Malladi Ravikumar, are a Carnatic music vocalist duo. They started their music education under Malladi Srirammurthy and Malladi Suri Babu, their grandfather and father respectively...
and many others. He wrote several books on carnatic music and Gaanakalasarvasvamu ran multiple volumes which had every minute detail of krithis.
Awards
- He got the title of Sangeetha KalanidhiSangeetha KalanidhiSangeetha Kalanidhi or Sangita Kalanidhi is the title awarded yearly to an expert Carnatic Musician by the Madras Music Academy. This honour is considered one of the highest awards in Carnatic music.-----Sangeetha Kalanidhis:-External links:*...
(Treasure for the art of music). - He has been honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi AwardSangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists. The award consists since 2003 of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram , and a tamrapatra...
in 1977. - He was awarded Padma BhushanPadma BhushanThe Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
by Government of IndiaGovernment of IndiaThe Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
. - Andhra UniversityAndhra UniversityAndhra University or Andhra Viswa Kala Parishad , located in Visakhapatnam, north east coastal Andhra Pradesh, is one of the older premier universities in India with a broad focus...
honored him with Kala Prapoorna in 1978.