Sadhana National Cultural Foundation will organise its 12th Vasanthotsava ‘Kala Sambhrama’ at Town Hall in the city on March 2.
Speaking to reporters here, the Foundation president K V Krishnadas said that nine achievers have been selected for ‘Sadhana Rajya Prashasti 2018-19’.
The award winners are senior actor Ramesh Bhat (Film), senior character artiste Kamaneedharan (Film and theatre), Y K Sandhya Sharma (Literature), Ganesh Kasargod (Journalism), K H Dasappa Rao (Yakshagana), Dr B M Hegde (Medical education), Kudroli Ganesh (Magic) and Kanthadiguthu Harish Pergade (Social service).
Sadhana Yuva Prshasthi will be conferred on director Ismail Moodushedde. The award will carry a citation, a medal and felicitation.
The Hamsakavya National Award, instituted by the Foundation for the best collection of poems, will be presented to ‘Varanandi Prathime’ by Jyothi Guruprasad and the award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and a citation.
The Kathayajna National Award for the best collection of stories will be given to ‘Onahatti Avra Boodi Matthu Kenda’ by Prof B R Police Patil and the award carries a purse of Rs 15,000 and a citation.
Moodbidri Dhanalakshmi Cashew Industries Head Sripathi Bhat will preside over the Vasanthotsava programme. Karavali Group of Colleges founder President S Ganesh Rao will inaugurate the programme.
After the stage programme, magician Kudroli Ganesh and team will present a magic show. Natyollasa Nruthya will be presented by a team of Nandagokula of Arehole Prathishtana. A variety of ‘Chende Nada Vaibhava’ will be presented by Konchadi Mookambika Chede team.
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