Padma Award Types
Renowned Gamaka Singer from Shivamogga - preserving the Kavya Vachana artform of storytelling
Renowned Madal player from Kalimpong - preserving and promoting Gorkha folk culture
Renowned Santhali Author from Jhargram - instrumental in promotion of Santhali across India
Renowned Gujarati and Urdu poet and ghazal maestro - famous for popularising Gujarati Ghazals for over half a century (Posthumous)
Eminent Thangka Painter from Sikkim - specialising in traditional Buddhist paintings on cotton and silk
Renowned Thavil player and Guru from Puducherry - vidwan conserving the ancient carnatic instrument
Traditional Laiphadibi Doll Maker from Imphal - preserving a 100+ year old art form
Gandhian and veteran political leader - promoting Khadi and Gandhian thought for over 5 decades in public service.
Polish Sanskrit Scholar and Koodiyattam enthusiast - authored over 100 publications on ancient Indian Theatre
Koshali author, lyricist and lexicographer from Balangir - credited with promoting the language over 5 decades
Social Worker from Haryana - dedicated to the cause of girl child education
Malayalam Scholar, Poet and Author from Thiruvananthapuram - known for his nationalistic themes