Kanaka Shree

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Kanaka Shree
Civilian award
Sponsored byGovernment of Karnataka
CountryIndia
Reward(s)500,000 Indian Rupees
First awarded2008
Last awarded2015
Highlights
First winnerProf. Sudhakar
Last winnerDr. Swamirao Kulkarni

The Kanaka Shree is an award instituted[1] by the Government of Karnataka to recognize and honour individuals who contribute to the promotion of the values and literature of Kanakadasa.

The Award[edit]

The award carries a citation, a shawl and a cash prize 500,000 Indian rupees.

Winners[edit]

  • 2015: Dr. Swamirao Kulkarni[2]
  • 2014: Prof. A V Navada[3]
  • 2013: Prof. Krishna Kolhar Kulkarni[4]
  • 2011: Prof. Jyothi Hosur[5]
  • 2010: Dr. H. J. Lakkappa Gowda[5]
  • 2009: Dr. T. N. Nagarathna[5]
  • 2008: Prof. Sudhakar[6]

References[edit]

  1. "Kanakadasa Award from this year". Bangalore. The New Indian Express. 16 November 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  2. "Kanakasri Award to Swamirao Kulkarni". Bangalore. The Hindu. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  3. "'Kanaka Shree' Award for Prof A V Navada". Bengaluru. Express News Service. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  4. "Kanakashree award for Prof Kulkarni". Bangalore. Deccan Herald. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Kanakashree awards presented". Bangalore. Deccan Herald. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  6. "Kanakadasa Award for Prof Sudhakar". Bangalore. Deccan Herald. 24 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2014.