As a singer, he was an expert of the techniques of Ragam-Thanam-Pallavi, a unique style of singing Carnatic music.
Seshayyar was born in Neykkarapatti, a village near Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Seshayyar learnt many of the songs composed by Tyagaraja from his father.
Later in life Seshayyar moved to Madras and taught a number of students.
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