Awards
Awards and honours
Prakash Kandasamy has received recognition in Malaysia and internationally for his artistry, performance, musical direction and contribution to the development of Indian classical music.
2019
Aryabhatta International Award
Bangalore, India
2010
Best Solo Instrumentalist
BOH Cameronian Arts Awards
2009
Datin Seri Endon Award
For excellence in the performing arts, presented through YTL Corporation and the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.
2008
Best Solo Instrumentalist
BOH Cameronian Arts Awards
2006
Anugerah Seni Negara
National Arts Award · Malaysia
2006
Four Gold Medals
World Championships of Performing Arts · Los Angeles
2004
Eight BOH Cameronian Arts Awards
Received by the ensemble Inner Space for its multidisciplinary performance work.
2003
Tokoh Seni Negeri Pulau Pinang
State Arts Icon Award · Penang State Government
1998
Best of Indradhanu Award
India
1990
Siva Gopal Award for Excellence in the Arts
Temple of Fine Arts Malaysia
Awarded following his Bharatanatyam arangetram.