Dr. Nagamani Srinath

Recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, conferred by the Government of India; Member of the Executive Board - Central Sangeet Natak Akademi; and recipient of the Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai National Award, the Government of Karnataka's highest honour in music. Distinguished Carnatic classical musician (vocal), composer, author, educator, philanthropist, and cultural leader whose contributions have significantly enriched India's performing arts and cultural heritage.

Recognising a lifetime dedicated to the preservation, performance and propagation of Carnatic music.

For over six decades, Prof. Dr. Nagamani Srinath has been honoured by central & state governments, national institutions, cultural organisations and academic bodies for her distinguished contributions as a performer, composer, educator and scholar.

Central & State Government Honors

1. Photo No. 1 Central Sangeeta Nataka Academi Puraskar—“SNA Award”, Govt. of India-2010.j

Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (SNA), Government of India for the Performing Arts, from the then Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri Hamid Ansari, in 2010.

3. Photo No. 3 Rajyothsava Prashasthi” – Karnataka State Award-1998.jpg

Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award from the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri J. H. Patel, in 1998.

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Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Doordarshan Chandana Award, a Government of India honour, from the then Governor of Karnataka, Shri Vajubhai Vala.

5. Photo No. 5 Adarsha Shikshaka” (Best Teacher Award) – Dept. of Collegiate Education, G

Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Best Teacher Award from the Government of Karnataka from the then Governor of Karnataka, Shri T. N. Chaturvedi, in 2003.

Receiving the prestigious Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai Rashtriya Prashasti, highhest award by the Government of Karnataka for Lifetime Achievement, from the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, in 2024.

2. Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai Rashtreeya Prashasti-National Award-Govt. of Karnataka-2024

4. Photo No. 4 Karnataka Kalasri” –State Sangeetha Nritya Academy-Govt. of Karnataka-1997

Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Karnataka Kalashri Award from the Government of Karnataka

Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (SNA), Government of India for the Performing Arts, from the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri Mohammad Hamid Ansari, in 2010.

National & Institutional Awards

A selection of photographs documenting award ceremonies, presentations, and honours received over the course of a distinguished career.

Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar
Receiving the prestigious Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, conferred by the Government of India, from the then Vice President of India, Mohammad Hamid Ansari, in 2010.
Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai Rashtriya Prashasti
Receiving the prestigious Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai Rashtriya Prashasti, conferred by the Government of Karnataka, from the then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, in 2024.
Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the prestigious Rajyotsava Award from the Government of Karnataka
Best Teacher Award, Government of Karnataka
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Best Teacher Award from the Government of Karnataka in 2003
Sangita Kalacharya, Madras Music Academy
Receiving the prestigious Sangita Kala Acharya Award from Prof. Manjul Bhargava at the Music Academy Sadas, with The Music Academy President N. Murali looking on, on 1 January 2016.
Chowdiah Award, Academy of Music
Receiving the prestigious Chowdiah National Award, conferred by the Academy of Music, Bengaluru, alongside Pandit Jasraj in 2010. Mysore Subramanya, Dr. Suma Sudhindra, and other dignitaries are seen on the dais
Ganakala Bhushana Award, Ganakala Parishath
Receiving the prestigious Ganakala Bhushana Award, conferred by the Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, in 2010.
Hamsajyoti Award, 2010
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Hamsajyoti Award in the year 2010
Sangeetha Saraswathi Puraskar
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Sangeetha Saraswathi Puraskar from Sri Vishvesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar.
Nirman Purandara Sangeetha Ratna Award
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Nirman Purandara Sangeetha Ratna Award
Sangeetha Vidyanidhi Award
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Sangeetha Vidyanidhi Award from His Holiness Yadugiri Yathiraja Swamiji, presented by JSS Sangeetha Sabha.
Ganakalashri Award
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Ganakalashri Award from Smt. Vimala Rangachar, presented by Karnataka Ganakala Parishath
Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Ganasaraswathi award from Sri. B. D. Jatti, the former Vice President of India