D. Pitchumani                                                                            ‘Sundaram’                                                                                            2 Sixth Street                                                                                            Thillai Ganga Nagar                                                                                            September 2, 1991

Dear Sri Govindarajan,

I was shocked to read in ‘The Hindu’ about the sad demise of your illustrious father late Sri Vinjamuri Varadaraja Iyengar.

Popularly known more as ‘Vinjamuri’ your father’s contribution to Carnatic music is very great. As I was in Hyderabad for more than a decade and a half, I had heard him quite often over AIR. With such a rich cultural tradition, I am sure your family members should be good musicians. I am an ardent lover and follower of Carnatic music, I cherish his memories as very few have imbibed the old tradition of the ‘Tiger’ age. While the music world has lost a great personality, your personal loss is greater – to you and other members of the family. The thought that your father was a towering personality in the music world and had contributed to its richness should act as a palliative in this hour of distress. 

I pray for the departed soul and wish to convey my heartfelt condolences your good self and to other bereaved members of your family. I have purposely delayed writing to you as I felt you might be on leave. With respects,

                                                       Yours Sincerely,

                                                       (D. Pitchumani)

Shri V. Govindarajan,                                                                                            Secretary                                                                                                            Social Welfare Dept.                                                                                          Government of Andhra Pradesh                                                                               Secretariat, Hyderabad  A.P.