Both these snake catchers, Vadivel Gopal and Masi Sadaiyan, have been conferred with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award. 

One of the legendary recipients who received the Padma Shri Award on Monday is veteran actress Sowcar Janaki, who won the award at the age of 90. 

"He is a Tamil scholar, television personality and actor. An unparalleled orator, he has gained fame through the ‘Pattimandram’ TV shows for the past 25 years", Rashtrapati Bhavan said.