Enduring symbol of a lasting bond between great music and fine food

‘Madurai’ Mani Iyer lived in a house for 10 years in Mayiladuthurai after leaving Madras in 1939 following the evacuation during the Second World War. After returning to Madras in 1955, he sold the house to Agoram Iyer, a celebrated cook, rejecting a higher bid

​‘Madurai’ Mani Iyer lived in a house for 10 years in Mayiladuthurai after leaving Madras in 1939 following the evacuation during the Second World War. After returning to Madras in 1955, he sold the house to Agoram Iyer, a celebrated cook, rejecting a higher bid