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In 1983, the Government of India presented Dr. Sirkali S. Govindarajan the "PADMASHRI" award. The picture shows then President, Hon. Gyani Zail Singh presenting the award.
On September 20, 1983, in the Post-Centennary Silver
Jubilee Celebration of the Madras University, the Senate
presented the Honorary Doctorate for the Arts to Dr.
Sirkali. This was presented by the Governor of Tamil
Nadu, and the Chancellor of Madras University,
Sri. S.L. Khurana.
Receiving the "Isai Perarignar" award while Senior vidwans Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Vazhuvur Ramiah Pillai, Madurai Somu, and dignitaries Justice P. R. Gokulakrishnan and Hon. Central Minister V. V. Swaminathan watch.
Dr. Sirkali receiving the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Award" for classical musicianship.
With Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, releasing the first copy of "Thirupathi Sri Venkateswara Thirupathigam". Seen from left to right are Dr. M. Pradhaban (son-in-law), Dr. Siva Chidambaram (son), T. P. Shanmugam (brother-in-law), 'Makkal Thalaivar' G. K. Moopanar, Dr. Gnanavalli (daughter) and Smt. Sulochana Govindarajan (wife).
On the occasion of the Hundred Day Celebrations of the movie 'Nadodi Mannan,' Dr. MGR congratulated Dr. Sirkali and awarded the momento, for his song 'Uzhaipathila? Uzhaipai Peruvathila Inbam?' in the movie.
Dr. Sirkali Govindarajan and "Nadigar Thilakam" Sivaji from the hit movie, Raja Raja Cholan. The scene depicts Nambi Andar Nambi, the saint poet and the Chola King Raja Raja Cholan, retrieving the long-lost 'Olai Chuvadis' of Thevaram from Chidambaram Temple.
Dr. Sirkali with his mentor Thirumuruga Kripaananda Variyar Swamigal. Young Dr. Siva Chidambaram watching from the background.
In his favorite Unjaviruthi Procession singing krithis during Thyagaraja Aaradhana Festival, Thiruvaiyaru. A gala session with fellow musicians.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India, presenting a 'Ponnaadai' to Dr. Siva Chidambaram for his accomplishments in medicine and music.
The Minister of State for Shipping, S. Thirunavukkarasar, conferring the `Tamil Isai Vendhar' title on Dr. Sirkali G. Siva Chidambaram, at a function organised by the Karthik Fine Arts in Chennai on December 26, 2002. Looking on is Nalli Kuppusami Chetty.
Dr. MGR grips Dr. Siva Chidambaram in appreciation.
Perarignar Anna blessing Dr. Siva Chidambaram as a child prodigy. Seated next to Hon. Anna is Hon. Govindaswamy, Transport Minister.
Hon'ble chief minister Thiru. Kamarajar congratulates Dr. Sirkali on the excellent rendition of Patriotic songs in Kappalottia Thamizhan. Also present Thiru S.D. Sundaram who wrote the screenplay and dialogues for that movie.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Kalaignar Karunanidhi presenting the KalaiMamani Award to Dr. Sirkali Govindarajan at a grand function in the Rajaji Hall Chennai in 1975.
Dr. Kalaignar patting Dr. Siva Chidambaram out of appreciation.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram receiving the KALAIMAMANI award from Hon. Dr. J. Jayalalitha.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram receiving the Outstanding Youth Award from Congress leader and Prime Minister of India, Sri Rajiv Gandhi.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram is blessed by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, as the "Adheena Vidwan" of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram is being honored as "Adheena Isai Pulavar" by the Guru Maha Sannidhaanam of Dharmapura Adheenam.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram is being honored as "Thiruvaavaduthurai Adheenam Isai Pulavar" by Maha Sannidhaanam.
Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram with the Thanga Ther, which was constructed during his chairmanship at Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore.
The first public display (Vellottam) of the Thanga Ther.
Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram played the role of
Thiruvalluvar in the Dance Drama "Kalaignarin Kuraloviyam
Kaattum Navarasam." Dr. Kalaignar honored Dr. Siva Chidambaram
on this occasion.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram being congratulated for his performance as Thiruvalluvar in "Kalaignarin Kuraloviyam Kaattum Navarasam" in Hollywood, USA by 'Ulaga Natya Peroli' Padmini.
Dr. Siva Chidambaram in his role as Sekkilar in Sivan ArutChelvar, a television serial.
During Dr. Siva Chidambaram's concert at Valluvar Kottam, for the Thiruvalluvar Day Celebrations, Dr. MGR refused to sit on the chair provided for him, on the stage, and sat down behind the young artist, to show his respect for the budding singer. Subsequently, the entire cabinet followed his lead.
Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram singing the Pancharathna Krithis in the annual Thyagabramha Aradhana Festival 2001 at Thiruvaiyaru.
Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram with Sri Subbudu.
Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram with "Mellisai Mannar" M. S. Viswanathan and "Thenisai Thendral" Deva.
Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram singing at a function with music by "Mellisai Mannar" M. S. Viswanathan and "Thenisai Thendral" Deva.
Mom's boy: Dr. Sirkali Siva Chidambaram with his mother, Mrs. Sulochana Govindarajan.
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