In 1972, the Government of Tamil Nadu honored her with the Kalaimamani Award.A degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) was conferred upon her by the University of Madras in 1991.A degree of Doctor of Science was conferred upon her by Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1992.A degree of Doctor of Letters was conferred upon her by Madurai Kamaraj University in 1993.