Smt. Padma Veeraraaghavan - A disciple of K.V. Narayanaswamy, she is a well-known veena artist as well as a singer. Daughter of PS Varadachariar, she leads a choral group called Godha Priyaa. her compositions include a set of songs in each of the 72 melakartas Sri Oppiliappan and Bhoomi Devi. She has traveled, active in educating both Indians and Westerners about music, especially Carnatic music. She has made major contributions to temples around South India - including crowns, clothing, and other beautiful items of her own design. Her students, such as Chitra and Vidya the sisters are also well-known.