On November 27th, 2002, the President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam accepted the first copy of the book from Dr. K. Venkatasubramanian, Member, Planning Commission and dedicated the book to the nation. This event took place at Rashtrapathi Bhavan with the presence of Dr. Siva Chidambaram (the author) and Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram, Chancellor, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India, presented a 'Ponnaadai' to Dr. Siva Chidambaram for his accomplishments in medicine and music.

In his speech before the concert, the President and his friend sang a song "Valamaana Naadaakuvom" written by the President. This song, giving importance to the future of the children of India and to the country as well, received a great ovation from the audience.

To everyone's pleasant surprise, especially the President's, Dr. Siva Chidambaram sang the President's song in his concert to the cheers of everyone and the praise of the President.

The Minister commended the sabha efforts in encouraging young artistes and recalled Dr. Siva Chidambaram's father, "Padmashri" Dr. Sirkali Govindarajan's contribution to Tamil Isai and praised him for continuing in his footsteps.

He said the award was to encourage the vocalist to propagate Tamil isai in foreign countries.

Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti said the awardee carried on his father's tradition. Flautist N. Ramani, said the Dr. Siva Chidambaram's excellent voice and his rendition of Irai Arul songs had won over his father's fans and encouraged young artistes to emulate him.

Dr. Sivachidambaram said the award had encouraged him to pursue his interests in music further.

• 1. Gayathri Manthram and Ishta Devatha Gayathris - Dreams Audio Release
• 2. Om Nama Sivaya, Sivaya Nama Om - Dreams Audio Release
• 3. Thennadudaiya Sivane Potri, Ennaatavarkum Iraiva Potri - Dreams Audio Release
• 4. Omkara Pranavam - On Production with Dreams Audio
• 5. Vel Murugan - A collection of songs on Lord Muruga, lyrics & tuned by Anban - Vel Murugan Audios
• 6. Thirupathi Selvom - A collection of songs on Lord Venkateswara, tuned by T. R. Paapa, lyrics by Ulundurpettai Shanmugham - Vaalai Audios
• 7. Muruganin Thaipoosam - A collection of Murugan songs, lyrics by Trichy Bharathan, tuned and sung by Dr. Siva Chidambaram, Santosh Murugan and Varun Govind (sons of Dr. Siva Chidambaram), orchestration: Rajini - On Production
• 8. Kondavil Sivagami Amman Songs - Songs on the deity of Eelam, lyrics by Enuvil Veeramani Iyer, tuned and sung by Dr. Siva Chidambaram, orchestration: Rajini - Kondavil Sivagami Amman Temple Release
• 9. Vaishnava Thirupathi - Songs on Venkatachalapathy, lyrics by Duruvan, music by Ganesh Ramanna and sung by Dr. Siva Chidambaram.

OTHER AUDIO RELEASES ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS MAY BE ORDERED FROM HMV SAREGAMA, INDU MUSIK, SANGEETHA AND ITS DEALERS WORLDWIDE.

Dr. Siva Chidambaram has sung for a program entitled "Mudhal Idam Noki", which airs every evening on Jaya TV and shows the advancements of Tamil Nadu in many fields.

Jaya TV recorded a special Vinayakar Chathurthi Program with Dr. Siva Chidambaram's songs specially rendered with an orchestra.

STAR Vijay Channel telecast a special Navaratri concert sung by Dr. Siva Chidambaram from Oct. 7^th to Oct. 14^th, 2002. Dr. Siva Chidambaram sung a variety of classical pieces and Amman devotional songs.

Doordharshan (Podhigai TV) telecast a special phone-in interview "Hello Ungaludan" with Dr. Siva Chidambaram on Oct. 2^nd - Gandhi Jayanthi Day, which brought new excitement and enthusiasm to the channel. DD also recorded a special Navaratri Classical Music concert by Dr. Siva Chidambaram and party.