[citation needed] For his contribution to temple art and Tamil language he received (Doctor of Letters (honoris causa)) in February 2016.

[3] Twenty seven books all magnum opuses, twenty booklets, fifty three seminar papers and four hundred and fifty articles have been brought out in the fields of History, Archaeology, Numismatics, Epigraphy, Temple Architecture, Saiva Agamas, Sculptures, Paintings, Music and Dance by Dr. Kudavayil Balasubramanian.

He did excavations at Agara Ohai and dug out five Chola period bronzes and handed them over to the Tamil Nadu Government.

Through his lucubrations, he brought to light the hoary greatness of Kudavayil Kottam of Sangam Age, and added a new and authentic chapter to the South Indian history.

His highly commended work entitled “Thanjai Nayakkar Varalaru” marks a milestone in the field of historic exploration.

His work entitled Karunakara Thondaiman, the celebrated General of Kulothunga I, lived in Vandalancheri, the history of which was involved in total darkness.

In the light of inscriptions and wide research, he has now established the hyleg (Arudra) and the month (Aadi), relating to the birth of Rajendra Chola.