The “Scheme of Conferring ‘Kalaimamani’ Award” was launched by the Art & Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The award honors famous artists serving commendably in the fields of Eyal (Literature), Isai (Music), Natakam (Drama), Natyam (Dance), Cinema, Isai Natakam (Musical Drama), Folk Arts, Television, and Related Arts. The award includes an Investiture Gold Pendant of three sovereign Ponnadai and a Citation.
Benefits
- The awardee is provided with an Investiture Gold Pendant (three Sovereigns of Ponnadai) and a Citation.
- If the awardee passes away after being announced but before the investiture function, the award is conferred on their dependent.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an artist.
- The artist should be popular and famous for their work.
- The artist must have professionally contributed to enriching traditional arts.
- The artist’s performance must have shown lasting contributions, popularity, and merit in disciplines such as Tamil Literature, Music, Bharathanatyam, Drama, Film, Folk Arts, Painting, Sculptures, Vigadam, etc.
- Artists excelling in multiple disciplines can only receive the award for one discipline.
- If more than one artist jointly pursues a discipline, the award is given jointly.
Note 1: The award is conferred regardless of caste, religion, race, or age.
Note 2: Individual works of art or a single achievement are not considered for this award.
Application Process
: Offline
- Advertisement Publication: An advertisement is published in newspapers by the Manram.
- Visit the Office: Applicants must visit the office of the Manram during office hours and request the prescribed format of the application form.
- Fill Out the Form: Fill in all mandatory fields and attach self-attested copies of required documents.
- Submission: Submit the completed application form and documents to:
Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Manram, Ponni, 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai-600 028. - Acknowledgment: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority with essential details such as date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
- Bio-Data of the artist.
- Proof of Achievements/Merits in the relevant art disciplines.
- Any other supporting documents as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who implements the Kalaimamani Award scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Art & Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
2. What benefits do awardees receive at the Kalaimamani Award Investiture Function?
Awardees receive an Investiture Gold Pendant (three Sovereigns of Ponnadai) and a Citation.
3. What are the eligibility criteria for receiving the Kalaimamani Award?
Artists must be popular, famous, and have contributed professionally to enriching Tamil Nadu’s traditional arts.
4. In which art disciplines are artists recognized for the Kalaimamani Award?
Artists excelling in Literature, Music, Bharathanatyam, Drama, Cinema, Folk Arts, Painting, Sculptures, Vigadam, and related arts are recognized.
5. Can an artist receive the Kalaimamani Award multiple times?
No, an artist is conferred the award only once for a particular discipline.
6. How is the Kalaimamani Award different from other awards?
It honors lasting contributions to Tamil Nadu’s traditional arts and is conferred without bias toward caste, religion, or age.
7. Are there any restrictions based on caste, religion, race, or age for receiving the Kalaimamani Award?
No, the award is conferred regardless of these factors.
8. What happens if an artist passes away after being announced as an awardee?
The award is conferred on the dependent of the artist.
9. How are artists selected for the Kalaimamani Award?
Artists are selected based on contributions, merit, and popularity in the field of traditional arts.
10. Who recommends artists for the Kalaimamani Award?
Recommendations are made by experts in various art disciplines and voluntary cultural organizations.