Born in 1937, Pon. Ragunathan was trained in the art of painting at the Government College of Arts & Crafts in Chennai. He has been the Founder Treasurer for the Contemporary Painters & Writers Association and a Founder Member of the Museum Club in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Pon. Ragunathan’s paintings are being collected in the U.S.A and in venues within India (including New Delhi, Bangalore, Thanjavur and Chennai). The artist resides and paints in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Pon. Ragunathan is also a poet.