Giri has been awarded with Maharaja Sri Swathithirunaal Centenary Memorial award by The Malayalee Club in 1997. 

Padma Sarangapani Cultural Academy, Chennai conferred the title of ‘Padma Kala Sagara’ on him during 2005-06 Music Festival Season.

A full size cover photo and a write-up about him featured in Apoorva Ragam, Music Journal in 2006.  (Courtesy : Vazhuvoor Sri. Ravi).