<p>Renowned Musician and composer Ilaiyaraaja has been selected for this year's Harivarasanam award.</p>.<p>The award, comprising a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, citation and a plaque, will be presented at a function at Sabarimala Sannidhanam next month.</p>.<p>Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran announced the award on Friday.</p>.<p>The award has been instituted by the state government and is being given since 2012.</p>.<p>Among the previous recipients of the award are K J Yesudas, S P Balasubramaniam, M G Sreekumar, Gangai Amaran, K S Chithra and P Susheela</p>
<p>Renowned Musician and composer Ilaiyaraaja has been selected for this year's Harivarasanam award.</p>.<p>The award, comprising a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, citation and a plaque, will be presented at a function at Sabarimala Sannidhanam next month.</p>.<p>Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran announced the award on Friday.</p>.<p>The award has been instituted by the state government and is being given since 2012.</p>.<p>Among the previous recipients of the award are K J Yesudas, S P Balasubramaniam, M G Sreekumar, Gangai Amaran, K S Chithra and P Susheela</p>