Suresh Vaidyanathan (born 1966) is a performing artist on the ghatam, an Indian classical claypot instrument. Ghatam Suresh, as he is known by the Indian diaspora, has provided accompaniment to legendary Carnatic and Hindustani artists. He is one of the more notable performers in Indian percussion."Faculty of Performing Arts @ LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore" (http://www.lasalle.edu.sg/events/lunchtime- concert-series-featuring-suresh-vaidyanathan-and-darren-moore-percussion-duo/), Singapore, 13 August 2012. Retrieved on 5 August 2016.Nathan, Archana. "Talking Drums" (http://www.thehindu.com/features/november-fest/talking-drums-bickram-ghosh/arti cle6614136.ece?widget-art=four-rel), "The Hindu", Chennai, 19 November 2014. Retrieved on 2 January 2016.Guinness Book of World Records - Ghatam V Suresh participation (http://www.guinnessworldrecords.co m/world-records/374393-largest-music-therapy-lesson)Shivang, Shubham. "In love with laya from Lithuania" ( with-laya-from-lithuania/article2752804.ece), "The Hindu", Chennai, 27 December 2011. Retrieved on 2 January 2016.
Awards Suresh Vaidyanathan has received several awards and titles, including:
"Asthana vidwan of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham" "Asthana vidwan of Sri Ahobhila mutt" "Asthana vidwan of Sri Datta Avadootha Peetham, Mysore" "Layavadya Sironmani" "Laya Sevabhimani" "Laya vadya Chatura" "Nada oli" "Gandharva Gana Ratna"
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