Kalaimamani Dr. Rukmini Ramani is the daughter of legendary composer Padma Bhushan, SangeethaKalanidhi, Brahmasri Papanasam Sivan. Rukmani Ramani is a prolific composer in her own right and her compositions do follow the pattern of her father. Her compositions are direct outpourings of her heart, having greatly inspired by her father. The compositions are in simple language- Tamil, Sanskrit and Manipravalam. Her compositions exceed 2000 and till now, seven volumes of her compositions have been published. She has composed songs on all the deities of our Hindu Religion. She had composed Kapaleeswarar Pancharatnam, Tiruvarur Pancharatnam, 108 Divyadesa kritis, 51 Shakthi Peeta kritis, Dwadasa Jyotirlinga kritis, Ashta Veerattana krits, Panchabhoota sthala kritis, Saptha vitanka sthala krits, varnams, thillanas, operas etc. Her mudhra is SIVAKUMARI. Her compositions are largely used by the dancers.