Awards
M. S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:
- Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
- Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.
- Madhavapeddi Satyam Award by Siva Foundation in 2005.
- Won Gold Remi Award for the best music score for movie Vishwa Thulasi in 2005.
- Life Time Achievement Award by Sangam Kala group in 2004.
- Isai Sangam honored him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
- Kalaimamani - A jewel for art - from State Govt of Tamil Nadu
- Seventh Kamukura Award - given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
- WorldFest Houston (USA)
- People and Media describe him as "University of Music".
- Media gave him title "Mellisai Mannar" along with T.K. Rammoorthy, meaning "King of Light Music" or "Kind of melodies".
- 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra.
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