Dr. L. Subramaniam was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu on April 27, 2025. He dedicated this honor to the violin, the instrument that has been central to his global recognition. Subramaniam expressed that the award was a tribute to his father, Prof. V. Lakshminarayana, who envisioned elevating the Indian violin to the global stage .