On November 5th, 2004, Sri Ragam Fine Arts(Chennai), in association with Delhi Tamil sangam, honored musicians Vasantha Sundram (vocal) with the M.L.V. award, and noted top ranking percussionist Kumbakonam N. Padmanabhan(mridangam)
the Tanjavur Vaidyanatha Iyer Award, Vallivalam Rajendram(nadaswaram) T.N.R. award, and Padma Sampathkumaran (Bala Saraswathi award).
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