Kanaka Shri

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.

Kanaka Shri
Civilian award
Awarded for	Recognize individuals who contribute to the promotion of values and literature of Kanakadasa.
Sponsored by	Government of Karnataka
Reward(s)	500,000 Indian Rupees
First award	2008
Final award	2015
Highlights
First winner	Prof. Sudhakar
Last winner	Dr. Swamirao Kulkarni

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^[5]
• 2009: Dr. T. N. Nagarathna^[5]
• 2008: Prof. Sudhakar^[6]