K Pajanivel, a 53-year-old Silambam practitioner from Puducherry, will receive the Padma Shri for his efforts in popularizing the ancient Tamil martial art globally.
The award will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
May 22, 2026
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What's the storyK Pajanivel, a 53-year-old practitioner of the ancient Tamil martial art Silambam, will be awarded the Padma Shri on May 25.
The award will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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