Sai Sankara Group of Matrimonials, Chennai organised an event alongwith Uratha Sindanai, Penakkal Peravai, Malar Vanam Magazine and Auditor NRK (President of Sri Ram Samaj) at West Mambalam. Dr. Balasandilyan was honoured with cash award of one lakh for his outstanding contribution in literary work, Training & Social Service for over 38 years.  Earlier his book Titled “Vayadai Vellum Vaalibargal” comprising achievements of 50 eminent persons was released. 
The event was presided over by Dr. N.Panchapakesan (Founder of Chennai Sai Sankara Group of Matrimonials) and was coordinated by Udayam Ram, Secretary of Uratha Sindanai. The dignitaries of Dr. K. Gopinath, State General Secretary of Tamilnadu Udavikkaram Association for the welfare of Differently abled (TNUAWDA), Lena  Tamilvanan, V. Thirumalai (Retd. Sr. Banker, IOB),  Pattukkottai Prabhakar, Makkalkural Ramji, Kalaimagal Editor Keezhambur Sankara Subramanian, Mambalam Chandrasekar, Dr. N.C. Mohan Doss, Devi Bala and others present in the event.