2025-26 Karnataka state literary and cultural awards
News –
- The Karnataka Kannada and Culture Department, led by Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, has announced the 2025-26 state literary and cultural awards, highlighting eminent achievers
Key Award Highlights (2025-26):
- Pampa Award: Noted writer Devanuru Mahadeva has been selected for this prestigious award.
- Basava National Award: Awarded to religious personality Siddarama Sharana of Beldale.
- Bhagwan Mahaveer National Peace Award: Awarded to BhanuKeerthi Bhattaraka Swami of the Jain Mutt in Kambadahalli.
Literary & Theatre Awards:
- K.G. Kundanagara Gadinada Sahitya Award: Allabhaksh Meerasaheb Mirji
- Danachintamani Attimabbe Award: Sukanya Maruthi
- Dr. Gubbi Veeranna Award: G.V. Sharada
- B.V. Karanth Award: Prasanna
- Dr. Siddalingaiah Literary Award: Gangarama Chandala
- Kumaravyasa Award: Kallinatha Shastry
Art & Dance Awards:
- Varna Shilpi Venkatappa Award: V. Hari Ram
- Jakanachari Award: Ashok Gudigar
- Natyarani Shantala Award: Prathibha Prahlad
Folklore & Social Awards:
- Janapadasri Award: M. Mahadevaiah and B. Lakshmana
- Sangolli Rayanna Award: Siddanagouda Patil
- Akka Mahadevi Award: K. Neela
- Kayakayogi Siddarameshwara Award: S.G. Siddaramaiah
Additional Information – Pampa Award (Pampa Prashasti)
- It is the highest literary honour in Karnataka.
- Established in 1987. It is named after Adikavi Pampa, the first great Kannada poet.
- Focus: Exceptional lifetime contribution to Kannada literature.
- Prize: ₹5 lakh cash, a citation, a memento, and a shawl.
- Latest Winner (2025-26): Devanur Mahadeva has been selected for the upcoming cycle.
- Historical Fact: The first recipient was Kuvempu in 1987 for his epic Sri Ramayana Darshanam.
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