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Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, M.A. Ph.D. hails from a distinguished family of musicians in Tiruvananthapuram. After obtaining the Master's Degree from the Kerala University, she learned vocal music from Vechoor. N. Hariharasubramonya Iyer and Dr. S. Ramanathan of Madurai. She was awarded the Ph.D. by the Kerala University for her Thesis, 'Music in Bharathanatya' in 1982, she being the first reciepient of doctorate in music from the Kerala University. Bhagyalekshmy is also an exponent in Bharathanatya and is a performing artist of Carnatic Music. Dr. Bhagyalekshmy's first published book in Music entitled Ragas in Carnatic Music was well received by the readers. She edited the first volume of the Balakairali Vijnanakosam Volume Art and Culture. She wrote a book for children in Malayalam named thalam Melam. Her latest publication Karnataka Sangeetha Pathamala a book giving the basic lessons on music for beginners and music students has become a favourite with music lovers. Dr. Bhagyalekshmy is at present working in the editorial wing of the State Institute of children's Literature, Tiruvananthapuram.