The veteran musician is best known for his compositions in the Bhakti genre and his twin brother K.G. Was known for his musical collaborations with. Vijayan, which started in the late sixties.

Jayan left a void after Vijayan's sudden demise in the eighties and returned to the music industry after a break to sing more devotional songs.

His works dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and the creation of the famous Sri Krishna temple at Guruvayur made him an icon in his field.

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019.

Jayan's last rites will be performed here on Wednesday.