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Sangeetha Mamani for Sudha Raghunathan |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 30 December 2005 |
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December 20, 2005
 Sudha Raghunathan Noted Carnatic vocalist and south Indian classical singer Sudha Raghunathan was conferred Sangeetha Mamani by Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Samaj yesterday.
Inaugurating the silver jubilee celebrations of the samaj and ninth annual music festival of the samaj,
L. Saberathnam, director, Chennai Petroleum Corporation , said people throughout the world are now eager to listen to Carnatic music. Even the youth are today attracted towards Carnatic music. Sabha should encourage them to sustain the interest.
Sabha secretary K Narayanan said the festival is being dedicated to M S Subbulakshmi.
Other awards and titles: Sudha Raghunathan
- MLV Platinum Jubilee Award 2003 from Dr. MLV Cultural Trust, Chennai.
- Rashtriya Ekta Award at the 57th birth anniversary celebrations of Rajiv Gandhi in recognition of achievements and contribution to fine arts.
- Outstanding National Citizen Award 2001 from The National Citizen’s Guild, New Delhi.
- Gem of India Award 2001 at the All India Achiever’s conference in the category of fine arts and culture.
- Seva Ratna Award 2001 from The Centenarian Trust, Chennai.
- Swara Raga Laya Ratna from Academy of Indian Music, Melbourne.
- Isai Chelvam in 2000 from Muthamizh Peravai from Kalaingar Dr.M.Karunanidhi.
- Sivan Isai Selvi from Papanasam Sivan Rasika Sangam.
- Rasika Kala Ratna from Rasikapriya, Sydney.
- Gana Sudha Amrithavarshini from Sree Kanchi Kamakotti Peetam.
- Thennisai Thilakam from The Federation Tamil Sangams of North America and the Tamil Nadu Foundation, USA.
- Ugaadi Puraskar from Telugu Academy.
- Youth Excellence Award from Sri Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust.
- Woman of Golden Substance 1998-1999 from Rotary Club, Chennai.
- Sangeeta Kala Sironmani from Nungabakkam Cultural Academy Trust, Chennai.
- Sudha received the title of ‘Nadha Kalanidhi’ from Sri Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha, New Delhi in February, 2005 for her meritorious achievement in Carnatic Music.
For more details on Sudha Raghunathan visit http://www.sudharagunathan.com/index.htm |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 18 February 2006 )
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