Archive · 13 Jan 2026
State Announces 10 Legendary Awards
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the winners of 10 special awards named after famous Tamil legends.
Each winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a gold medal, a certificate, and a shawl.
The Chief Minister, M K Stalin, will give these awards on January 16, which is Thiruvalluvar Day.
The awards are given to people who have done great work in different areas, like writing, social work, and more.
The winners include M P Sathyavel Murugan, A Arulmozhi, and others.
This is a big honor for them and shows how important their work is to the state.
The Tamil Nadu government announced 10 award winners named after Tamil legends.
Each winner receives Rs 5 lakh, a gold medal, a citation, and a shawl.
Chief Minister M K Stalin will present the awards on January 16, Thiruvalluvar Day.
The awards honor contributions in various fields, including literature and social work.
The winners are M P Sathyavel Murugan, A Arulmozhi, Sinthanai Selvan, Duraimurugan, S M Hidayathula, Nellai Jayantha, Yugbharathi, V Iraianbu, S Chellabavu, and Viduthalai Virumbi.
- Who
- The State government of Tamil Nadu
- What
- Announced the winners of 10 awards named after Tamil legends
- When
- The awards will be presented on January 16 (Thiruvalluvar Day)
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To honor individuals for their contributions in various fields
- Award Winners
- M P Sathyavel Murugan, A Arulmozhi, Sinthanai Selvan, Duraimurugan, S M Hidayathula, Nellai Jayantha, Yugbharathi, V Iraianbu, S Chellabavu, Viduthalai Virumbi
- Prize Details
- Rs 5 lakh cash, one gram gold medal, a citation, and a shawl
- Presentation Date
- January 16 (Thiruvalluvar Day)
- Presenter
- Chief Minister M K Stalin
- Award Categories
- Thiruvalluvar, Thanthai Periyar, Annal Ambedkar, Perariangar Anna, Peruthalaivar Kamarajar, Mahakavi Bharathiar, Paventhar Bharathidasan, Tamil Thendral Thiru Vi Ka, Muthamil Kavalar K A P Vishwanthan, Muthamil Aringar Kalaignar