Pithwork artist Shri K.A Chokkalingam with former Chief minister of Tamilnadu Shri Kamaraj. He is a recipient of  state award in 1984 for his master works in pith models.

Pithwork artist Shri K.A Chokkalingam receiving National certificate of merit from the President of India Shri. Venkataraman in the Year 1987.