Awards & Achievements

Honours & Recognitions

1. 01
   January 2025

   Yuva Purandara Award

   Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha

   Awarded as part of the 21st Annual Conference of the Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha, recognising outstanding young talent in Carnatic music.

2. 02
   January 2018

   Best Individual Performer

   Madras Music Academy

   Awarded by the Madras Music Academy for her performance in the Radel Mid Year Series — one of the most prestigious concert platforms in Carnatic music.

3. 03
   2014 – 2016

   Bharath Ratna M S Subbulakshmi Fellowship in Music

   Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai

   A prestigious fellowship in music instituted in honour of Bharath Ratna M S Subbulakshmi, awarded by the Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai.

4. 04
   December 2015

   Nadajyothi Ananya Kala Prathibha Puraskara

   Bangalore

   Conferred in recognition of distinguished artistic excellence and contribution to the Carnatic classical tradition.

5. 05
   March 2016

   Tambura Puraskar

   Gayathri Sanmandali Sangeetha Sabha, Guntur

   Instituted by the Gayathri Sanmandali Sangeetha Sabha, Guntur, in recognition of her concert presentation and classical depth.

6. 06
   November 2010

   Best Concert Award

   Vishakha Music Academy, Vizag

   Awarded by the Vishakha Music Academy for an outstanding concert performance.

7. 07
   2006

   Kishora Prathibhe Award

   Government of Karnataka

   Awarded by the Government of Karnataka for winning a State level music competition — an early marker of exceptional musical talent.

8. 08
   Ministry of Culture

   Junior & Senior Scholarship in Music

   Government of India

   Recipient of both Junior and Senior level scholarships from the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India — a national recognition of classical music excellence.

9. 09
   All India Radio

   A-Grade Artist

   All India Radio, Bangalore

   One of the highest grades conferred by All India Radio, recognising the calibre and consistency of Yoga Kirtana's vocal artistry on the national public broadcaster.

10. 10
    Shankar Mahadevan Academy

    Sustained Excellence Award

    Padmasri Dr. Shankar Mahadevan

    Conferred for exceptional contributions as Head of Curriculum for the Carnatic Department — building a structured, accessible pedagogy that has guided hundreds of students.