Kanaka Shri

The Kanaka Shri is an award instituted 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
2014: Prof. A V Navada
2013: Prof. Krishna Kolhar Kulkarni
2011: Prof. Jyothi Hosur
2010: Dr. H. J. Lakkappa Gowda
2009: Dr. T. N. Nagarathna
2008: Prof. Sudhakar