One India One People pays tribute to four Great Indians, who left their indelible mark on the Indian soil, on their birth anniversaries which fall in the month of February.  

Panchakshara Gawai

 Panchakshara Gawai, a musician from Karnataka, born on February 2, 1892, devoted his entire life to learning and promoting classical music. He was born blind but that did not deter him from pursuing his passion, which was music. Gawai was one of those greats who laid the foundation of Hindustani music in Karnataka.

M Ananthasayanam Ayyangar,

M Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, an astute parliamentarian, born on February 4, 1891, was the second Lok Sabha speaker and was known for his political vision and legal acumen.

Ma Mira or Mira Alfassa

Ma Mira or Mira Alfassa, known as the Mother, was the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo. Born on February 21, 1878, she founded the International Center of Education and Auroville, the City of Dawn at Pondicherry and guided disciples from all over the world on Sri Aurobindo’s vision about humanity.

P. C. Sorcar

P. C. Sorcar, the legendary magician, hailed as the father of Indian Magic, born on February 23, 1913, cast his spell over the most unbelieving audience with his magic wand. His greatest contribution to the world of magic was the installation of Indian magic – his beloved Indrajal. He travelled around the globe to reviving a dying art of India. 

 You can read their complete profiles in the past issues of One India One People.