[1] Lalitha Sivakumar is also prominently known as the mother and guru of Nithyashree Mahadevan, a vocalist in Indian music.

[1] Shortly thereafter, both as a solo performer and as a musician accompanying D. K. Pattammal, she received praise from several other leading Carnatic vocalists including D. K. Jayaraman, K. V. Narayanaswamy and M. S. Subbulakshmi.

[1] Lalitha Sivakumar has composed, and set music to a number of kritis, tillanas, and bhajans, in a variety of Indian languages.

[citation needed] Several Organisations have recognised Smt.Lalitha Sivakumar's talent and contributions to the world of Carnatic music.

She is considered to be a veteran teacher in this field and is sending forward the musical legacy of D.K.P to several students worldwide.