KALANIDHI" title and award presented on 25th November 2007

Center for Music and Dance, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala under the Chairmanship of Prof.(Dr) G. Balamohan Thambi (Former Vice Chancellor, Kerala University had instituted "KALANIDHI" title and award to performing artistes above 60 years of age only and they select couple artistes of eminence by a special jury. The back bone of this 23 year old Institution are Smt.Sushama Subramaniyam and her husband Kaniyampuzha Subramaniyan. This is the fifth year they are honouring highly deserving artistes without any political or social pressure or tag attached to the function. His Highness Marthanda Varma Maharaja of Thiruvanthapuram has been the sole Presiding person to disburse this title and award which lend a serene and dignity to the function.

Apart from the celebrated couple Bharatanaatyam artistes Naatyaachaarya Sri. V.P.Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan, the other couple who received Kalanidhi award are Sri.Pramukhan(Musician-vocalist, who could handle almost 30 insturments with equal proficiency)- and wife Kalamandalam Money (Bharatanaatyam & Mohinaattam). The young talent award 'Balaratna" was awarded to K.S.Harisankar (child artist) who is an acredited Carnatic concert singer and excellent Mridangam player. Grand son of the great Musician Omankutty Amma.

For further information contact the convener Sri. Kaniyappuzha Subrahmaniam
Navaneethan, TC No.17-1989 (2) Upstairs, SNRA No.71, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram 695102
Ph: 0471 6574 652 ; Mobile: 0+9446080973