Tue Jun 24 13:05:52 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Thiruvananthapuram-based cultural collective Sangeethika, celebrating its 14th anniversary, will present its annual Sangeethika Cultural Awards to music composer Jerry Amaldev and poet-lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The award ceremony, featuring a cash prize and memento, will be held at Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan on Sunday, with Carnatic vocalist K. Omanakutty presenting the awards. Sangeethika, formed 14 years ago, comprises diverse individuals and has been meeting regularly for 167 months. The Sangeethika Awards, instituted in 2014, recognize outstanding contributions to music and literature.
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**Sangeethika to Honour Amaldev and Namboothiri with Cultural Awards**
**Thiruvananthapuram, June 24, 2025** – Sangeethika, a Thiruvananthapuram-based cultural organization, will celebrate its 14th anniversary by bestowing its annual Sangeethika Cultural Awards on two distinguished figures: acclaimed music composer Jerry Amaldev and renowned poet-lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.
The awards, which include a cash prize of ₹10,001 and a commemorative memento, will be presented at a special ceremony scheduled for Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at the Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan. Esteemed Carnatic vocalist K. Omanakutty will have the honour of presenting the awards to the recipients.
Sangeethika, a collective that brings together students, professionals, homemakers, retirees, and cultural enthusiasts, has been a vibrant part of the city’s cultural scene for over a decade. The organization has been meeting every third Sunday for the past 167 months.
The Sangeethika Awards, established in 2014, are a testament to the organization’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of music and literature. This year’s honorees, Jerry Amaldev and Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, are celebrated for their respective achievements and their lasting impact on the cultural landscape.
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