Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | CSM or Chellaswamy Sirchabai Murugabhoopathy |
| Born | 14 February 1914 |
| Origin | India |
| Died | 21 March 1998 (aged 84) |
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Occupation | Mridanga artist |
| Instrument | Mridanga |
Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy (14 February 1914 – 21 March 1998), popularly referred to as CSM, was one of the most distinguished Mridanga maestros of the 20th century. He was a contemporary of Palghat Mani Iyer (1912–1981) and Palani Subramania Pillai (1908–1962).[1] The three legends are revered as the "Holy Trinity of Mridanga".[1]