Karnataka state is home to mesmerizing sculptures which can be witnessed in most of the ancient temples all over Karnataka.
To encourage this fine tradition of sculptures, the Govenrnme t of Karnataka in the year 1995 decided to reward people in recognistion of the great sculptor Amarashilpi Jakanachari with Janakachari Award. This award includes plaque, shawl, gardland and cash reward of Rs. 5 lakhs.
Below are the recipients of the award
Sl No. |
Name |
Year |
1. |
Shri. C. Parameshwaracharya, Bangalore |
1995 |
2. |
Shri S.G. Neelakanthachar, Bangalore |
1996 |
3. |
Shri G.D. Mayacharya, Bagalkot |
1997 |
4. |
Shri. Ramachandra Shetty Gudigar, Kumata, U.K. |
1998 |
5. |
Shri. Shamaraya Acharya, Karkala, DK |
1999 |
6. |
Mr. M. Parameshwaracharya, Bangalore |
2000 |
7. |
Shri. Dhananjaya Sculptor, Kalaburagi |
2001 |
8. |
Shri N.K. Myrtunjayacharya |
2002 |
9. |
Shri. s. Kalachar, Chitradurga |
2003 |
10. |
Shri. Kashinath, Shimoga |
2004 |
11. |
Shri. C. Siddalingaiah, Mysore |
2005 |
12. |
Shri B.N. Channappacharya, Mysore |
2006 |
13. |
Shri. M.B. Mayacharya, Bangalore |
2007 |
14. |
Shri. Veerabhadrachar, Bangalore |
2008 |
15. |
Shri. K.C. Putnamnachar, Bangalore |
2009 |
16. |
Shri. Venkatachalapathy, Bangalore |
2010 |
17. |
Smt. Kanakamoorthy, Bangalore |
2011 |
18. |
Sculptor Shri G.B. Hansanandacharya, Bellary |
2012 |
19. |
Shri Basanna Monappa Badigera, (sculptor) |
2013 |
20. |
Shri. Shanmukhappa Kashappa Yaraka, Bagalkot |
2014 |
21. |
Smt. N. Pushpamala, Bangalore |
2015 |
22. |
Shri. Y.Yankappa, Davanagere |
2016 |
23. |
Shri. H.N. Krishnamurti, Shimoga |
2017 |
24. |
Shri. Lakshminarayana Acharya |
2018 |
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