Renowned Kannada scholar T.V. Venkatachala Shastry has been selected for the Muddurama Award 2025, in recognition of his contributions to Chowpadi Sahitya.
The award, instituted by the Muddurama Foundation, carries a cash prize of ₹50,000 and a citation.
The award ceremony will be held on September 2, at the Navajyothi Auditorium, J.S.S. Women’s College, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru.
Shivarathri Deshikendra Swami of Suttur Math will present the award at the felicitation programme.
Eminent Sanskrit scholar H.V. Nagaraja Rao will deliver the felicitation address. On this occasion, the ‘Muddurama Manjari’, a commemorative publication by the Muddurama Prathistana, will be released.
Noted literary personalities M. Krishne Gowda and Hiremgaluru Kannan, will participate in the event.
K.C. Shivappa, president of the Muddurama Foundation, will preside over the programme.
The Muddurama Award is presented annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to Kannada literature and culture.
Published – August 29, 2025 07:12 am IST
