Born at the sacred birth place of the Trinity, Thiruvarur, T.V.Namasivayam had his tutelage under his father Veedividangan Pillai, whose name will remind the reader of the Monument of Dhharma, Manu Needhi Cholan.
Later he got specialized training under the Senior of the Madhurai Brothers and Thirupambaram Swaminathha Pillai, the renowned flautist.
He had a course of training at the Annamalai University too.
He had a pleasing voice and his exposition of raga and singing of kruthis and other pieces were wholesome.
He had trained disciples like S.P.Viswalingam, the All India Radio artiste.
