Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi Passed Away Today!

Soolamangalam sisters Rajalakshmi and Jayalakshmi are very popular for their spiritual songs. Jayalakshmi is the elder one and she is 85. She died due to age-related health issues. Her mortal remains are kept at her residence in Besant Nagar. Rajalakshmi died in 1992. Both the sisters have sung a numerous patriotic and spiritual songs and impressed the people. Popular albums by these sisters are Kandha Shashti Kavasam and Kandha Guru Kavasam. Jayalakshmi’s renditions are duets with her sister Rajalakshmi. The awards received by the Soolamangalam sisters are Muruga Ganamritha, Kuyil Isai Thilakam, Isaiarasi and Nadhakanal. They were honored with Tamilnadu’s prestigious Kalaimamani Award in 1992 by Tamilnadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram. Our deepest condolences to Jayalakshmi’s family! May her soul rest in peace!