Manohar Devadoss died of retinitis pigmentosa yesterday in Chennai . He was awarded the Padma Shri for his generous service in Art and Charity .
Manohar Devadoss, a well-known Indian musician, poet, and Padma Shri recipient from Chennai, died on Wednesday in Chennai.He was 86 years old.Manohar Devadoss' paintings of traditional buildings are well-known.For his generous service in Art and Charity, he was rewarded with the Padma Shri (2020), India's fourth highest civilian award.He died of retinitis pigmentosa yesterday in Chennai.
These works of art became emblematic of Madurai's cultural heritage.Manohar was a gifted artist.He used to think of himself as a man of the earth.Despite his visual impairment, he was an unmatched painter who reached heights.He also published a number of books. I extend my deepest sympathies to all the friends, relatives, and people of Madurai who are deeply saddened by Manohar Devadoss' death, he continued.