Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Meena Subramanian Honored with Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award
Meena Subramanian is a famous Carnatic music singer from Coimbatore.
She recently received a special award called the Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award.
This award was given to her because she has been singing and teaching Carnatic music for a very long time, about 50 years.
She has performed in many big places all over the world and has also taught many students.
The award was given to her at a big music festival called the 29th Pongal Music Festival in Coimbatore.
She learned music from a very famous teacher named Dr. M.L. Vasanthakumari and has become very famous herself for her beautiful voice and her knowledge of music.
Meena Subramanian received the Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award for her lifetime contribution to Carnatic music.
The award was presented during the inauguration of the 29th Pongal Music Festival in Coimbatore.
She is recognized for her exceptional vocal skills, teaching, and preserving Carnatic music.
Subramanian is a senior disciple of the renowned Carnatic musician Dr. M.L. Vasanthakumari.
She has performed internationally and is an 'A'-grade artiste of the All India Radio.
- Who
- Meena Subramanian, a renowned Carnatic musician from Coimbatore
- What
- Received the Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award for her lifetime contribution to Carnatic music
- When
- During the inauguration of the 29th Pongal Music Festival
- Where
- Coimbatore
- Why
- For her exceptional contributions to Carnatic music, including performances, teaching, and preserving the art form
- Award
- Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award
- Recipient
- Meena Subramanian
- Organization
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
- Event
- 29th Pongal Music Festival
- Location
- Coimbatore
- Guru
- Dr. M.L. Vasanthakumari
- Career Span
- 50 years
- Notable Achievements
- A-grade artiste of All India Radio, performances worldwide, music workshops, lecture-demonstrations