--- title: "Recognised Veena Performances | Dr. Suma Sudhindra" description: "Browse my awards, including the Chowdaiah National Award, and see my musical journey. I am a classical musician specialising in Carnatic veena performances." canonical: https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/awards-felicitations last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Recognised for my work with the Veena Tribe Verified · Award-winning classical musician and performer By [Suma Sudhindra](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra) · Performs across Bengaluru; Travels pan-India for concerts · ₹75K per concert (approx. 2 hours) (estimate) Part of [Veena Concerts & Live Performances](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/gallery) Being honoured for my dedication to Carnatic music is a deeply humble experience. These moments reflect the beautiful musical paths I have walked with all of you!!!!!!! ## Photos and videos - ![A proud moment, being honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Sri Rama Seva Mandali trust. It is a blessing to be recognized for my dedication to Carnatic music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1716c278-d40d-4a85-8767-34ed9740f6ca) - ![A guest honoring me on stage after a concert in Jaynagar. The love and respect from organizers and audiences mean the world to me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d7aedb5-8fb9-45ef-b4c2-a6c9cfaa8a4f) - ![A guest honoring me on stage after a concert in Jaynagar. The love and respect from organizers and audiences mean the world to me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c6384a4-94fd-47c7-ae49-7d54fdc24e37) - ![Posing with the organizers and fellow artists after my concert in Jaynagar. It takes a whole team to put on a successful music event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/934a5db3-ae2c-499e-a865-7a372e3477fa) - ![Surrounded by friends and family during a felicitation ceremony. Their support has been my biggest strength throughout my musical journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1e36212-21d7-4979-9259-a86497aaae08) - ![Posing with the organizers and fellow artists after my concert in Jaynagar. It takes a whole team to put on a successful music event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccd899c6-7083-4d84-a6a4-6f29d35711b8) - ![Another photo from the felicitation ceremony, holding the award. I am so grateful for these moments of recognition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8756eb6-1b93-4f3c-8ffa-4c6df8f76446) - ![Sharing a laugh on stage during the Chowdaiah National Award ceremony. Even formal events can have moments of lighthearted joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e136ec79-9c42-4758-9a77-a6729b967c29) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5afb11d1-5157-4a99-ad02-1cfca322401b) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80d84a14-f23e-4ac4-b341-d49296181ebc) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9adba3d6-46d7-4218-a0b2-d67aac5e6f1a) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d9120114-6cdc-4185-8dec-c030977055af) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f72b8fe7-04f9-4404-86f7-cd530ab95355) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb007890-9f59-4a46-96ad-b94e62982646) - ![Receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from Sree Ramaseva Mandali. It was a beautiful function, and I feel honored to be among the musicians receiving this award.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff46d237-b4e5-4e82-9195-6df231a9160f) ## About Awards & Felicitations Receiving recognition for my work with the veena is such a humble experience. These awards, including the Chowdaiah National Award, represent the beautiful musical path I have shared with my audience and fellow artists over the years. It is a blessing to be celebrated in this way!!!!!!! The journey of a performing artist is filled with long hours, rehearsals, and the constant pursuit of perfection. Whether it is performing a jugalbandi at the Chowdaiah Memorial Hall or receiving the SV Narayanaswamy Rao birth centenary award from the Sree Ramaseva Mandali trust, each moment has shaped who I am today. I am deeply thankful to the organisers in Jaynagar and across Bangalore who have supported my music. These awards are not just trophies on a shelf. They represent the countless hours spent refining my technique on the Tarangini Veena and the joy of connecting with listeners during a live Kacheri. I am proud to have taken our traditional music to global stages in Germany and the Netherlands, but performing back home among friends and family remains incredibly special. I am always excited for the next concert, the next conversation, and the next musical challenge. Thank you for walking this path with me!!!!!!! ## About Suma Sudhindra I am a classical musician and the creator of the Tarangini Veena. My life is a constant cycle of rehearsals, concerts, and learning, and I love every bit of it. [See all of Suma Sudhindra's services](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra) ## More from Veena Concerts & Live Performances by Suma Sudhindra - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/featured) - [Solo Veena Recitals](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/solo-veena-recitals) - [Jugalbandi & Musical Dialogues](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/jugalbandi-musical-dialogues) - [Grand Veena Ensembles](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/grand-veena-ensembles) - [Global Stages: My Music Abroad](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/global-stages-my-music-abroad) - [The Making of Music: Rehearsals & Sound Checks](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/the-making-of-music-rehearsals-sound-checks) - [Friends & Fellow Musicians](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/friends-fellow-musicians) - [Concert Announcements](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/concert-announcements) - [Audiences & Venues](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-concerts-live-performances/audiences-venues) ## More services by Suma Sudhindra - [Music Workshops & Speaking Engagements](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/music-workshops-speaking-engagements) - [Veena & Carnatic Music Education](https://mytribe.in/drsumasudhindra/veena-carnatic-music-education) ## Similar work from other experts - [Awards and Musical Milestones](https://mytribe.in/ramana_balachandhran/carnatic-music-masterclasses-workshops/the-journey-recognition-milestones) by Ramana Balachandhran · Carnatic Music Masterclasses & Workshops · Online sessions & workshops across India - [Award-Winning Music & Career Milestones](https://mytribe.in/pallavi_md/music-composition-direction/honours-milestones) by Pallavi MD · Music Composition & Direction · Available Online; Projects in Bengaluru & India - [Carnatic Music Awards and Recognitions](https://mytribe.in/spoorthirao_/carnatic-vocal-concerts/awards-media-features) by Spoorthi Rao · Carnatic Vocal Concerts · Travels for concerts across India - [Awards and Musical Recognitions](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances/awards-recognition) by Surjeet Singh · Live Tabla Performances · Travels across India for live performances - [Awards and Media Recognition for Sitar Maestro Shubhendra Rao](https://mytribe.in/shubsitar/music-education-programs/awards-media-recognition) by Shubhendra Rao · Music Education Programs · Conducts programs at schools and colleges across India - [Milestones and Recognition: My Musical Journey](https://mytribe.in/dhvaniaroraofficial/wedding-music-performance/my-journey-blessings) by Dhvani Arora · Wedding Music Performance · Performs at weddings across Delhi NCR, Pan India, and Dubai ## Book To book Suma Sudhindra, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Suma%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20work%20and%20awards%20on%20mytribe%20and%20would%20love%20to%20enquire%20about%20booking%20you%20for%20an%20event.)