<p>Kodagina Gowramma Endowment Award for the year 2018-19 was presented to writer and Government First Grade College Napoklu principal Dr Kaveri Prakash.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rastrakavi Kuvempu’s daughter Tarini and writer Chidananda Gowda presented the award to Dr Kaveri, during a programme organised by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, on the birth anniversary of litterateur Kodagina Gowramma, in Madikeri on Wednesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking on the occasion, Tarini said that the nature of Kodagu has inspired many writers and poets, including her father Kuvempu. “Malnad was close to his heart,” said Tarini.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Tarini further said that Kodagina Gowramma was known for her short stories in Kannada. Her writings reflected noble values.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Tarini recalled reading Gowramma’s stories during her childhood. Unfortunately, Gowramma’s lived only for 27 years, she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Writer Chidananda Gowda said that young writers of today should read the works of writers of yesteryear like Kodagina Gowramma.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking after receiving the award, Dr Kaveri Prakash said that Kodagina Gowramma’s thoughts were rational and mature.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Her short stories came after a deep thought process and research, she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Dr Kaveri Prakash’s book ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ was selected for Kodagina Gowramma award by Kannada Sahitya Parishat.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kannada Sahitya Parishat district president B S Lokesh Sagar, Kodagu Zilla Lekhakiyara Balaga president Kasturi Govinda Mayya and writer Susheela were present.</p>
<p>Kodagina Gowramma Endowment Award for the year 2018-19 was presented to writer and Government First Grade College Napoklu principal Dr Kaveri Prakash.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rastrakavi Kuvempu’s daughter Tarini and writer Chidananda Gowda presented the award to Dr Kaveri, during a programme organised by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, on the birth anniversary of litterateur Kodagina Gowramma, in Madikeri on Wednesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking on the occasion, Tarini said that the nature of Kodagu has inspired many writers and poets, including her father Kuvempu. “Malnad was close to his heart,” said Tarini.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Tarini further said that Kodagina Gowramma was known for her short stories in Kannada. Her writings reflected noble values.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Tarini recalled reading Gowramma’s stories during her childhood. Unfortunately, Gowramma’s lived only for 27 years, she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Writer Chidananda Gowda said that young writers of today should read the works of writers of yesteryear like Kodagina Gowramma.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking after receiving the award, Dr Kaveri Prakash said that Kodagina Gowramma’s thoughts were rational and mature.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Her short stories came after a deep thought process and research, she added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Dr Kaveri Prakash’s book ‘Kodavara Samskaragalu’ was selected for Kodagina Gowramma award by Kannada Sahitya Parishat.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kannada Sahitya Parishat district president B S Lokesh Sagar, Kodagu Zilla Lekhakiyara Balaga president Kasturi Govinda Mayya and writer Susheela were present.</p>
