YOGNAT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2008

[Dr Ananda]

YOGNAT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2008
On the occasion of its 15th Anniversary Yognat is proud and privileged
to honor eminent personalities of Pondicherry who have contributed
towards the propagation of our culture and values in our society. This
year, Yognat is honouring the eminent musicologist and music composer
Kalaimamani Tanjavur Dr BM SUNDARAM with the SANGEETHA GNANA RATHNA in
recognition of his selfless service for the cause of Indian Music. The
noted Tamil poet and lyricist of all Yognat Dance Dramas, Kalaimamani
Pulavar I PATTABIRAMANE will be awarded the MUTHAMIZH MAMANI title
award. Yognat honors Kalaimamani K RAJAMANIKKAM with the NATYA KALA
SHIRONMANI for his work in the filed of Indian dance while “Puduvai
Shakthi” Professor Dr P NALINI is honoured for her yeoman service in
Pediatrics and through the Hemophilia Society of India with the title
award of KARMA YOGA SHIROMANI. The illustrious Violin Vidwan Kudanthai
R BALASUNDARAM and the multifaceted Vocalist-Percussionist-Composer Dr
Vellore AR SRINIVASAN will be awarded the NADA YOGA SHIRONMANI for
their service towards the cause of Classical Indian Music.