Thread by @veejaysai

The grand old matron of Thillaisthanam Agraharam, in Thiruvaiyaru, Smt Rukmani Ramachandran made her final exit. She was 94!

For years and years, whenever we went for the Tyagaraja Aradhana, she was our gentle host, welcoming musicians at all times.

Atma Shanti 🙏

She must have seen at least 5 generations of great musicians. Hailing from a family of great Vedic scholars, she belonged to the Thillaisthanam Sishya Parampara of the Saint. Her Jatavallabar House, is where generations of scholars have performed the difficult Jata Parayanam.

She witnessed close to a century of history of Thiruvaiyaru and the surrounding regions. She trained both her daughters Vidushi Rama Kausalya and Mrs Meenakshi Rajmohan in music.

A great devotee of Lord Rama, Rukmani Ammal had a fabulous memory.

She could easily tell you many a historical fact, when she wasn't engaged in her regular prayers. I've been blessed to know her for long and her home was always open, just like her big heart was, full of motherly warmth.

I will miss her physical presence sorely. This is how I'd love to remember her. Sitting on the Oonjal at home, and silently listening to conversations, with an occasional word here or there when needed. She lived a full life and moved on without any big physical ailments. 🙏

Prayers and condolences to the Rama maami, Meenakshi, Madhuvanthi, Sabesha and everyone. May Rukmani Ammal's Bhakthi inspire us!

Atma Shanti 🙏🙏🙏