Awards

Sudha’s musical career began with her first accompanying her Guru, Padmabhushan Dr.MLV, on stage, and then giving memorable performances one after the other. Sudha Ragunathan has amassed numerous titles and awards over the years, making her mother, her Gurus, her rasikas and her country proud. These accolades have been given by Institutions and governing bodies from across the world. And Sudha has just this to say of her glories…..”Shri Gurubyo Namah”….all at the feet of her Guru…and moving on, with the blessings of the Almighty.

Awards Chronology

Balamuralikrishna Award

April 20, 2019
Balamuralikrishna Award

Hindu Heritage Award, recognizing excellence in art and culture

March 23, 2019
Hindu Heritage Award, recognizing excellence in art and culture

Pothys Parampara Magudam

December 26, 2018

Receiving the award ‘Sangita Vidya Nidhi’ for life time contribution to classical arts from Indian Fine Arts Academy, San Diego

March 24, 2018
Receiving the award ‘Sangita Vidya Nidhi’ for life time contribution to classical arts from Indian Fine Arts Academy, San Diego

Muscat Tamzh Sangam Lifetime Achievement Award

March 24, 2018
Muscat Tamzh Sangam Lifetime Achievement Award

Isai Mani Makutam

September 3, 2017
Isai Mani Makutam

Rama Gaana Kalacharya

April 8, 2017
Rama Gaana Kalacharya

Sudha received the title of ‘Mutthamizh Perarignar’ from the Madurai Tamizh Isai Sangam

February 20, 2017
Sudha received the title of ‘Mutthamizh Perarignar’ from the Madurai Tamizh Isai Sangam

Sudha is the recipient of Bharatiya Samagana Sabha’s Samagana Mathanga National Award.

February 19, 2017
Sudha is the recipient of Bharatiya Samagana Sabha’s Samagana Mathanga National Award.

Adding Smiles Foundation’s Living Legend Award 2017 was given to Sudha Ragunathan

January 31, 2017
Adding Smiles Foundation’s Living Legend Award 2017 was given to Sudha Ragunathan

Sri Surabharathi Sanskrit & Cultural Foundation, during their festival Maargasheershothsav confered the title of ‘Sangeetha Ratnakara’ on Sudha Ragunathan

January 14, 2017

The JFW Awards- Excellence in the field of Classical Music was awarded to Sudha Ragunathan for 2016

December 22, 2016

Sudha was the recipient of The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai’s Sangeetha Kalasikhamani Award during Marghazhi 2016

December 17, 2016
Sudha was the recipient of The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai’s Sangeetha Kalasikhamani Award during Marghazhi 2016

The Chennai Cultural Academy Trust conferred The Lifetime Achievement Award on Sudha Ragunathan during Marghazhi 2016

December 9, 2016
The Chennai Cultural Academy Trust conferred The Lifetime Achievement Award on Sudha Ragunathan during Marghazhi 2016

Gold Medal – Lalitha Kala Vedika. RK Swamy auditorium (at Sivaswamy Kalalaya School), 5 Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore

August 30, 2016

Raindropss 4th Annual Women Achiever Awards 2016 by Raindropss, Chennai

March 29, 2016
Raindropss 4th Annual Women Achiever Awards 2016 by Raindropss, Chennai

Sudha Ragunathan received the Zee Indian Women Award on 18 January, 2016 from Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India

January 16, 2016
Sudha Ragunathan received the Zee Indian Women Award on 18 January, 2016 from Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India

‘The Academy of Music Chowdiah Award’ was presented to Sudha Ragunathan by Bharat Ratna Shri CNR Rao at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore

November 8, 2015
‘The Academy of Music Chowdiah Award’ was presented to Sudha Ragunathan by Bharat Ratna Shri CNR Rao at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bangalore

Sudha was awarded the Bharathi Thyagaraja Samman 2015 by the Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust, in the august presence of His Holinesses of Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham

July 12, 2015
Sudha was awarded the Bharathi Thyagaraja Samman 2015 by the Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust, in the august presence of His Holinesses of Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham

Sudha Ragunathan was conferred the Stree Ratna Award by The Fine Arts Society, Chembur, Mumbai on 14 March, 2015

March 14, 2015
Sudha Ragunathan was conferred the Stree Ratna Award by The Fine Arts Society, Chembur, Mumbai on 14 March, 2015

Swara Saamraagni’ was conferred on Sudha Ragunathan by the Thyagaraja Samithi at Nellore on 12 March, 2015

March 12, 2015

Sudha Ragunathan is the recepient of the Padma Bhushan for the year 2015 announced on 26 January 2015

January 26, 2015
Sudha Ragunathan is the recepient of the Padma Bhushan for the year 2015 announced on 26 January 2015

The title of the coveted Sangita Kalanidhi for 2013 by the illustrious Music Academy, Chennai, India was conferred upon Sudha on 1 January, 2014, by His Excellency Shri ESL Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh in front of an august audience at the Music Academy, Chennai

January 1, 2014

Sudha was awarded the Bharat Seva Puraskar by Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha and Carnatica on 3 November, 2013, for her exemplary service to music and humanity

November 3, 2013

The Veena Seshanna Memorial National Award was bestowed upon Sudha Ragunathan by Governor of Karnataka H.R. Bharadwaj on 31 August, 2013

August 31, 2013

Life Time Achievement Award for Women Exclusive at Rani Seethai Hall, Chennai

June 22, 2013

Sudha was conferred the title of Sangeetha Samrat by Jana Seva, a non-profit organization, at Edward Nash auditorium in Raritan Valley Community Center, Branchburg, New Jersey, USA. This was just ahead of her fusion concert ‘Morning Raga’ at the same venue

May 11, 2013

Sudha received the LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for tireless service in the field of music from The Loyola forum for Historical Research (LFHR), Loyola College, Chennai

March 1, 2013

Sudha being conferred the title ‘Sangeetha Vedanta Dhurina’ by Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira at the Bangalore Gayana Samaja Auditorium

February 10, 2013

Sudha being conferred the title Isai Perarasi by Shri R Nataraj, IPS, Director General of Police (Fire and Rescue Services)

January 3, 2013
Sudha being conferred the title Isai Perarasi by Shri R Nataraj, IPS, Director General of Police (Fire and Rescue Services)

The title Sangita Vidya Praveena was conferred on Sudha Ragunathan by Mrs. Y G Parthasarathy during Kala Kruthi’s annual music festival. The event was held at Sankaralayam, 63, Mayor Ramanathan Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600031

December 5, 2012
The title Sangita Vidya Praveena was conferred on Sudha Ragunathan by Mrs. Y G Parthasarathy during Kala Kruthi’s annual music festival. The event was held at Sankaralayam, 63, Mayor Ramanathan Road, Chetpet, Chennai 600031

Pujyasri Swami Dayananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam presenting Arsha Kala Bhushanam award to Sudha Ragunathan at a function organised by Arsha Kalarangam, the cultural wing of the Gurukulam, in Coimbatore

November 15, 2012
Pujyasri Swami Dayananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam presenting Arsha Kala Bhushanam award to Sudha Ragunathan at a function organised by Arsha Kalarangam, the cultural wing of the Gurukulam, in Coimbatore

Sudha received the Rasikas New Zealand Lifetime Achievement Award from Sri. Aravamudhan Gopalan Iyengar at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

March 17, 2012
Sudha received the Rasikas New Zealand Lifetime Achievement Award from Sri. Aravamudhan Gopalan Iyengar at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

The title of Tamizh Isai Vendhar was conferred upon Sudha on 25 December, 2011 by Shri L Sabaretnam for Kartik Fine Arts at their Tamizh Isai Festival conducted at Valliammal College, Anna Nagar, Chennai

December 25, 2011
The title of Tamizh Isai Vendhar was conferred upon Sudha on 25 December, 2011 by Shri L Sabaretnam for Kartik Fine Arts at their Tamizh Isai Festival conducted at Valliammal College, Anna Nagar, Chennai

Sudha Ragunathan was conferred the title of Isai Peraringar by the Tamil Isai Sangam at Raja Annamalai Hall. The citation was handed over to her by Kavignar Vaali in the presence of Justice Gokulakrishnan and Shri A.C. Muthaiah

December 21, 2011
Sudha Ragunathan was conferred the title of Isai Peraringar by the Tamil Isai Sangam at Raja Annamalai Hall. The citation was handed over to her by Kavignar Vaali in the presence of Justice Gokulakrishnan and Shri A.C. Muthaiah

Tamizh Isai Vani by Tamizh Isai Group of Maximum Media

December 18, 2011

Receiving the ‘Honorary’ Award from Shri N. Murali, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Madras North

November 30, 2011
Receiving the ‘Honorary’ Award from Shri N. Murali, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Madras North

Sudha received the Vishwa Kala Bharathi Award (Bharat Kalachar) from Swami Dayananda Saraswathi

November 26, 2011
Sudha received the Vishwa Kala Bharathi Award (Bharat Kalachar) from Swami Dayananda Saraswathi

Sudha received the Maharajapuram Santhanam Memorial Award (2011) from Shri Cleveland VV Sundaram at Vani Mahal, Chennai

October 22, 2011
Sudha received the Maharajapuram Santhanam Memorial Award (2011) from Shri Cleveland VV Sundaram at Vani Mahal, Chennai

Sudha was the recipient of The Dr.Sir Rajah Annamalai Chettiar Birthday Commemoration Award given in recognition of her role in the promotion of Tamil music. The Award giving ceremony was on 30 Sept 2011 at the Rani Seethai Hall, Chennai.

September 30, 2011
Sudha was the recipient of The Dr.Sir Rajah Annamalai Chettiar Birthday Commemoration Award given in recognition of her role in the promotion of Tamil music. The Award giving ceremony was on 30 Sept 2011 at the Rani Seethai Hall, Chennai.

The Honorable Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., Mayor of Shelby County, Tennessee presented a proclamation and citation to Sudha Ragunathan in recognition of her accomplishments in the field of Carnatic music. The Citation was handed over at the Mayor’s Office in Tennessee

May 7, 2011
The Honorable Mark H. Luttrell, Jr., Mayor of Shelby County, Tennessee presented a proclamation and citation to Sudha Ragunathan in recognition of her accomplishments in the field of Carnatic music. The Citation was handed over at the Mayor’s Office in Tennessee

Sudha was awarded the Season’s best Senior Vocalist for 2010 by the Music Academy

January 1, 2011
Sudha was awarded the Season’s best Senior Vocalist for 2010 by the Music Academy

Award for lifetime achievement in Carnatic music, 2010 by Makkal Kural & Trinity Mirror given by Kumararani Meena Muthiah at Kamaraj Arangam, prior to her concert for Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru

December 24, 2010
Award for lifetime achievement in Carnatic music, 2010 by Makkal Kural & Trinity Mirror given by Kumararani Meena Muthiah at Kamaraj Arangam, prior to her concert for Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru

Sudha Ragunathan was the recipient of the Shri P. Obul Reddy. and Smt. P. Gnanamba Memorial Award. The function was presided by Dr. Preetha Reddy at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai

November 21, 2010

The Sri Avani Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam, Shankar Mutt, Bengaluru, on 17 October, 2010, honoured Sudha on by conferring on her the title of Aasthana Vidhushi

October 17, 2010

The Indra Sivasailam Endowment Fund awarded the Indra Sivasailam Endowment Medal on 15 October, 2010. The selection was made on the basis of specific criteria which include excellence in performance, audience appeal, adherence to classical tradition while innovating within its framework, depth of knowledge and demonstrated efforts to disseminate knowledge and the ability to bring about a greater and deeper public appreciation of Carnatic music. A unanimous choice for this award was Sudha Ragunathan, the first recipient of the award

October 15, 2010

The Bhairavi Fine Arts Society, during the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Festival, conferred upon Sudha Ragunathan the title of ‘Sangeetha Rathnakara’.The title ofSangeetha Rathnakara is bestowed upon an artist who has made a fundamental contribution to the Carnatic arts through its performance and propogation

April 3, 2010

The Poornathrayeesa Sangeetha Sabha, Tripunithura conferred upon Sudha the title ‘Sangeetha Sampoorna’ . Padmashri C. K. Menon did the honours

February 21, 2010

The Dombivili Fine Arts Society, Mumbai on 24 January, 2010, conferred upon Sudha the title ‘Sangeetha Kala Vishaaradh’

January 24, 2010

The Visakha Music Academy of Visakhapatnam, conferred upon Sudha the Academy’s title ‘Sangeetha Kala Saagara’. The conferment was done by the Academy’s President, Shri.A. Prasanna Kumar

November 27, 2009

Geethanjali of Bengalooru, conferred upon Sudha the title “Sangeetha Ratna”, in memory of Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi

March 2, 2009

Sudha was conferred the title of “Pannisai Arasi” by the Thamizh Isai Manram, Thiruvaiyaru

January 14, 2009

The Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam, Madurai, bestowed upon Sudha the Title of “Madhura Kala Praveena” at a function conducted at the Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, Madurai

January 3, 2009

Sudha’s second award for the Season 2008 was conferred by Sri Ragam Fine Arts – the title of “Sangeetha Kala Ratna” at The Government Music College, Chennai. The state education minister Shri. Thangam Thennarasu did the honours as the Chief Guest and conferred the titles upon the recipients

December 19, 2008

Sudha Ragunathan’s first award of the Season 2008 – the title of “Sangeetha Kala Nipuna” was conferred upon her by Shri. B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club. The committee members of the Mylapore Fine Arts Club had organized a glittering ceremony with esteemed guests such as Shri. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetty, Shri. A Natarajan, Shri. Cleveland Sundaram, along with an august audience.During the occasion, Amutham Music also released the audio, VCD and DVD of Sudha’s latest musical offering, Sukha Bhaavam

December 13, 2008

Carnatica brought together many Carnatic and Hindustani musicians during its nine day festival, Bharat Sangeet Utsav, which culminated in an Award ceremony. Awards were given away under different categories and Sudha Ragunathan was awarded the Icon of the Year 2008 by the American Consulate General, Andrew Simkin

November 9, 2008

Guru Samarpan conferred the Paramacharya & Acharya Awards on 14 distinguished teachers from various fields. Sudha Ragunathan was conferred the ‘Acharya Award’ by B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore

September 5, 2008

On 1 January, 2008, during the Sadas session, Sudha was honored by the Music Academy for the Best Performing Artist of the season, in memory of Late Smt. M. L. Vasanthakumari

January 1, 2008

Sudha was honored by Sruthii Laya Kendra with the title Gowri Manohari . Also honored was Shri R. Krishnaswamy, Secretary, Narada Gana Sabha. The Gowri Manohari Award has been instituted by Shri. Naganathasivam Gurukkal of London Sri Murugan Temple. Sudha received the Award from Shri.L.Sabaretnam, Director, Chennai Petroleum

December 15, 2007

Sudha rated the best female Carnatic musician the second time during the year 2007 according to the survey conducted by IRC-Wide Vision Market Intelligence and Future Studies

December 15, 2007
Sudha rated the best female Carnatic musician the second time during the year 2007 according to the survey conducted by IRC-Wide Vision Market Intelligence and Future Studies

Sudha Ragunathan was conferred title “Gaana Padmam” along with Padma Bhushan Kumari Kamala(Natya Padmam) and Kalaimamani Shri Kathadi Ramamurthy (Nataka Padmam) by the Brahma Gana Sabha . The citation read as Sudha being given the the title for ‘personal distinction in the propagation of Carnatic music ‘. The title was presented to her by Shri. M.A.M.Ramaswamy

December 1, 2007

Honorary Doctorate by International university of Martial Arts, Colombo

September 11, 2007

Sudha Ragunathan was conferred The “Rajiv Gandhi Moopanar Award” along with nine others, for eminence in the field of music, in Chennai. Union Minister of State for Statistics Sri.G K Vasan conferred the awards. Cardiologist Dr. Cherian, Actor Ms. Manorama, Poet Sri. Pa Vijay, Educationist & Madras Christian College Principal Ms.Annamma Philip, Mridangam Maestro Sri. K.Sivaraman, Orator Ms.Bharathi Baskar, Film Director Sri. Rajkiran, Educationist & Hindustan Aeronautical College Principal Varghese and Social Worker and Woman Leader Ms.S. Fathima Muzaffer were other recipients of the Award.

August 23, 2007
Sudha Ragunathan was conferred The “Rajiv Gandhi Moopanar Award” along with nine others, for eminence in the field of music, in Chennai. Union Minister of State for Statistics Sri.G K Vasan conferred the awards. Cardiologist Dr. Cherian, Actor Ms. Manorama, Poet Sri. Pa Vijay, Educationist & Madras Christian College Principal Ms.Annamma Philip, Mridangam Maestro Sri. K.Sivaraman, Orator Ms.Bharathi Baskar, Film Director Sri. Rajkiran, Educationist & Hindustan Aeronautical College Principal Varghese and Social Worker and Woman Leader Ms.S. Fathima Muzaffer were other recipients of the Award.

Naadhaalayaa Shironmani by Valayappatti Kashyap Naadhaalaya

December 23, 2006

The Rotary Club of Trichirapalli Fort, Trichy presented Sudha with the VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Award

March 8, 2006

‘Nadha Kavidha’ on December 26 2005, under the aegis of the music journal, ‘Nadha Brahmam’

December 26, 2005

Award of Excellence by The Brahmin Association, Chennai

December 25, 2005

The Tamil Brahmin Association (THAMBRAAS) AT Chennai presented Sudha Ragunathan with the Award of Excellence at the Silver Jubilee of State Conference

December 25, 2005

Padma Sarangapani Cultural Academy honoured Sudha with the ‘Padma Sadhana’ award

December 24, 2005

Nadha Rathnakala by Universal Fine Arts of London, UK and Nadha of reunion of France

December 21, 2005

Sangeetha Mamani by Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Samaj, KK Nagar, Chennai

December 18, 2005

Vani Kala Sudhakara by Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha (Vani Mahal)

December 9, 2005

MSS Award by Vishaka Music Academy

November 25, 2005

Sudha was the proud recipient of VIRTUOSO Awards 2005. Best carnatic vocalist

August 19, 2005

Naadha Kalanidhi by Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, New Delhi

February 14, 2005

Sudha received the title of ‘Nadha Kalanidhi’ from Sri Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, New Delhi in February, 2005 for her meritorious achievement in Carnatic Music

February 6, 2005

Rasikapriya Ratnam . Jagadguru Sri chandrasekhara Saraswathi spiritual centre, Chennai .

February 5, 2005

Ranjani Sangeetha Kalasagara , Sri Ranjani Sabha, Chennai

December 24, 2004

Award of Excellence, Paul Harris fellow by The Rotary Club, Chennai

July 19, 2004

Sudha Ragunathan had the honour of being named a PAUL HARRIS FELLOW in appreciation of her tangible and significant contribution to the society by the Rotary Club of Madras to coincide with the 75th year ‘Charter Day’; celebrations

July 19, 2004

The Rotary Club of Madras presented the ‘Award of Excellence’ to Smt.Sudha Ragunathan on 19 July 2004 honouring her talent

The Government of India announced the Padma Shri award to be given to Sudha Ragunathan in the field of Carnatic music for 2004. She received the Padma Shri from the President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on 30th June 2004

June 30, 2004

Title ISAI ARASI conferred by Sriram Samaj, Chennai

April 23, 2004

A certificate and gold coin was awarded to Sangeetha Vidwamsini Sudha Ragunathan for lifetime contribution to the propagation classical music on the occasion of the Peetarohana Swarna Jayanthi Mahotsav celebrations of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal at Chennai

January 20, 2004

Sudha Ragunathan was conferred the title ‘ARJUNA’ for achievements as a performer, and as a mark of personal distinction in the propagation of Carnatic Music on 15 December 2003 by the Margazhi Mahotsavam at Chennai

December 15, 2003

Sudha was the recipient of 2003 ‘WISDOM Star of India Award and the title of SANGEETA RATNA for her exemplary service to promote music worldwide. It was given by the magazine WISDOM

December 13, 2003

KALASAGARAM Secunderabad conferred on Sudha the title of ‘Sangeetha Kalasagram’

November 29, 2003

Best Female Singer – Tamil for the movie ‘IVAN’ and awarded the SICA Awards for her achievement by Southern India Cinematographers Association

July 5, 2002

Gem of India Award 2001 at the All India Achiever’s conference in the category of fine arts and culture.

November 20, 2001

Rashtriya Ekta Award at the 57th birth anniversary celebrations of Rajiv Gandhi in recognition of achievements and contribution to fine arts

August 20, 2001

Seva Ratna Award 2001 from The Centenarian Trust, Chennai

July 10, 2001

Sangeeta Kala Sironmani from Nungabakkam Cultural Academy Trust, Chennai.

July 5, 2001

Outstanding National Citizen Award. The National Citizens Guild, New Delhi

July 5, 2001

Sangeetha Kala Sarathy from Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai from His Holiness Shri Jayendra Saraswathi of Kanchi Mutt

December 5, 2000

Sivan Isai Selvi from Papanasam Sivan Rasika Sangam

September 26, 2000

Isai Chelvam. Muthamizh Peravai

July 5, 2000
Isai Chelvam. Muthamizh Peravai

Isai Chelvam in 2000 from Muthamizh Peravai from Kalaingar Dr.M.Karunanidhi

April 10, 2000

Bharat Jyoti , Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, New York

September 5, 1999

Gaana Sudhakara . Sakthi Arutkoodam

March 24, 1999

Gaana Sudha Amirthavarshini , Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

March 17, 1999

M. L. V Platinum Jubilee Award , Dr. M. L. V Cultural trust, Chennai

December 25, 1998
M. L. V Platinum Jubilee Award , Dr. M. L. V Cultural trust, Chennai

Vasantha Gaana Vaarithi , Carnatic Music Association of Ohio, Michigan.

September 6, 1998

‘Valmiki Award from Valmiki Manram, Chennai’ with ‘Gana Kuyil from Valmiki Manram, Chennai.’

April 5, 1998

Woman of Golden Substance , The Rotary Club, Chennai 1998-1999

April 1, 1998

Udhavum Oli , Vasantha memorial trust for cancer cure and care, Coimbatore

February 1, 1998

Bharatha Sangeetha Bhusana from Sri Bharatalaya, Chennai.

November 17, 1997

Sangeetha Choodamani in 1997 from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai.

August 2, 1997

Yogam Nagaswamy. Music Academy, Chennai

January 1, 1997
Yogam Nagaswamy. Music Academy, Chennai

Sangeetha Bhushani. The Indian Fine Arts , Austin, Texas

September 1, 1996

Thennisai Thilakam , Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America and the Tamil Nadu foundation, USA

July 4, 1996

Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar Award , Sri Ragam Fine Arts, Chennai

April 3, 1996

Honorary award, Rotary Club of Chennai

October 25, 1995

Gaana Kala Bhushani , Shankarabharanam Trust

September 7, 1995

Junior Fellowship

February 1, 1995

Swara Raga Laya Ratna from Academy of Indian Music, Melbourne

October 1, 1994

Saptaswara sangeetha vani, Saptaswara Sabha, Karaikkal

September 15, 1994

Kalaimamani. Govt Of Tamilnadu , From Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt of India

July 5, 1994
Kalaimamani. Govt Of Tamilnadu , From Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt of India

TOYI – Ten Outstanding Young Indians. The Indian Junior Chamber

July 5, 1994

Rasika Kala Ratna, Rasikapriya, Sydney

July 5, 1994

Isai Kalai Ilavarasi , Canberra

July 5, 1994

Lalitha Swara Gaana Vaaridhi , Perth

July 5, 1994

Sangeetha Saraswathi – Sringeri Peetam

May 14, 1993
Sangeetha Saraswathi – Sringeri Peetam

Sangeetha Saraswathi from The Mahasannidanam of Sringeri

May 13, 1993

Kalaimamani the highest award conferred by the Tamilnadu Government (India), given to outstanding artistes

March 9, 1993

Junior Fellowship.

February 1, 1993

T S Rajam Award. Music Academy

December 5, 1992

Gaana Sudha Amrithavarshini . Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

July 5, 1992

Ugaadi Puraskar from Telugu Academy

April 1, 1992

Youth Excellence Award. Maharajapuram Vishwanatha Iyer Trust, Chennai

April 1, 1992

Isai Peroli , Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai

July 5, 1991

Best Performance Award. Music Academy, Chennai

July 5, 1990

Yuva Kala Bharathi, Bharat Kalachar

July 5, 1989

Pappu Kamakshiamma Prize, Music Academy, Chennai

July 5, 1989

Amudha Isai Vani , Tamil Sangam, New York

July 5, 1988