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The legend record-breaking of 300-year tradition has left all shattered with her demise today.
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Saddened by the demise of Legendry, Carnatic musician, Padmashree awardee, Parassala B Ponnammal in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday due to age-related ailments.
She aged 96.
A recipient of many honors including the Padma Shri in 2017, Ponnammal performed across the world and trained singers like KS Chitra and Omanakutty Amma during her eight-decade-long career.
Some of her best renditions include compositions of Irayamman Thampi and KC Kesava Pillai.
Legendary Carnatic musician Padmashree Parassala B.
Ponnammal passed away in Thiruvananthapuram today at 96.Teacher & performer, in 2006 she became the 1st woman in 300 years of tradition to sing at the famed Navaratri Celebrations of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple.
Om Shanti.