Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar or more popularly simply called as Ariyakudi was born in Ariyakudi a town in the Karaikudi district of South India in the year 1890. Ariyakudi was a Carnatic Music vocalist and is known for his unique style. His unique style of singing came to be known as The Ariyakudi Tradition and is followed by his students.

The Early Years

Ariyakudi learnt under Pudukottai Malayappa Iyer and Namakkal Narasimha Iyengar in his early years. Later he learnt for several years under Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar .