Kanaka Shri Explained

Kanaka Shri
Subheader:	Civilian award
Awarded For:	Recognize individuals who contribute to the promotion of values and literature of Kanakadasa.
Sponsor:	Government of Karnataka
Firstawarded:	2008
Lastawarded:	2015
Reward:	500,000 Indian Rupees
Holder Label:	Most recent winner
Award1 Type:	Total awarded
Award2 Type:	First winner
Award2 Winner:	Prof. Sudhakar
Award3 Type:	Last winner
Award3 Winner:	Dr. Swamirao Kulkarni

The Kanaka Shri 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

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

Winners

• 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
• 2009: Dr. T. N. Nagarathna
• 2008: Prof. Sudhakar^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Kanakadasa Award from this year . https://web.archive.org/web/20141221230912/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/article5400.ece?service=print . dead . 21 December 2014 . 16 November 2008 . The New Indian Express . 9 November 2014 . Bangalore.
2. News: Kanakasri Award to Swamirao Kulkarni . 28 November 2015 . The Hindu . 8 December 2015 . Bangalore.
3. News: 'Kanaka Shree' Award for Prof A V Navada . https://web.archive.org/web/20141210110612/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Kanaka-Shree-Award-for-Prof-A-V-Navada/2014/11/09/article2514802.ece . dead . 10 December 2014 . 9 November 2014 . Express News Service . 9 November 2014 . Bengaluru.
4. News: Kanakashree award for Prof Kulkarni . 18 November 2013 . Deccan Herald . 9 November 2014 . Bangalore.
5. News: Kanakashree awards presented . 14 November 2011 . Deccan Herald . 9 November 2014 . Bangalore.
6. News: Kanakadasa Award for Prof Sudhakar . 24 November 2010 . Deccan Herald . 9 November 2014 . Bangalore.