Young Gayathri receiving a prize from Vidwan Sri.M.Balamuralikrishna at the Children Academy, Madras in 1986.

Gayathri receiving the first prize at a music competition held at the Indian Fine Arts Society, Madras from Vidwan Palghat Sri.K.V.Narayanaswamy.

Receiving the Dr.M.L.V.Memorial prize from Vidwan Sri.Maharajapuram Santhanam for rendering of Purandaradasa Krithis held by the Narada Gana Sabha, Madras in January 1992.

Receiving the special prize in the talent promotion concerts held by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras from Sangeetha Vidhushi Smt.D.K.Pattamal.

Receiving the prestigious title of SAHITHYAPRIYA awarded by the Jan Kalyan from Vidwan Semmangudi Sri.R.Srinivasa Iyer in 1994.