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Srimati was intrigued by Indian religious epic literature and visions of rural culture. She had this nationalist sentiment which was the subject matter of the conscious expression. The Met
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Y.G Srimati’s career started when she received training in four traditional South Indian arts, voice, music, dance and painting. She became devoted towards these arts. She kept her lifelong friendship with
Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi. During the Freedom Struggle, Y.G Srimati would often sing
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