Madugula Nagaphani Sarma
Dr. Brahmasri Madugula Nagaphani Sarma | |
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Madugula Nagaphani Sarma | |
| Born | June 8, 1959 |
| Occupations | Sanskrit scholar, poet, avadhāni |
| Known for | Revival and popularisation of Avadhanam |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) |
Madugula Nagaphani Sarma (born 8 June 1959) is an Indian Sanskrit and Telugu scholar, poet and avadhāni, widely known for reviving and popularising the classical literary performance art of Avadhanam. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has performed over 2,000 avadhanams in India and abroad and authored numerous works in Sanskrit and Telugu.