Kalpathi Ramanathan

[mohan]

Yes - it is a wonderful photo.

[arasi]

And do I see the grandson there too?

[vasanthakokilam]

Exactly.. I was thinking the same too..

[mahavishnu]

I managed to get a few more pictures of my grandfather Sri Kalpathi Ramanathan, during my recent trip to India.
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with MDR at a family event. In fact, I believe, Kalpathi Ramanathan played for MDR's very first concert. Both of them passed away a few short months after this picture. You can also see Nadopasana Srinivasan to the left of the frame


with Maharajapuram Santhanam


Garlanding Vellore Ramabadhran and Lalgudi, at the same family event.

[Sreeni Rajarao]

Ramesh (Mahavishnu),

I am happy to note that you have uncovered some more treasures during your recent trip to India.

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

[rajeshnat]

mahavishnu
Nice pics , is that a marriage photo where LGJ and VR are playing.

[mahavishnu]

Thanks, Rajesh & Sreeni. It was great to go through several old family albums and track down some of these pictures.
Rajesh, the LGJ/VR concert was for my upanayanam, early 1980s.

[rshankar]

Ramesh...lovely...
Nice to see that you are back home safely, and over jet lag as well!

[mahavishnu]

Ravi, thanks. This was truly one of my best trips to India ever. Music, family and friends.
Back to the daily grind for a while now

[cacm]

BRINGS BACK ANOTHER ERA WHICH CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH TO inspire persons like me to get involved in cm! Thanks. VKV

[vasanthakokilam]

Excellent. Thanks Ramesh.

[varsha]

There is a magic to BW photography that is beyond words. Thank you MV . priceless

[Rsachi]

Lovely photos, Mahavishnu!