| 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 | 500,000 Indian Rupees |
| First award | 2008 |
| Final award | 2015 |
| Highlights | |
First winner | Prof. Sudhakar |
Last winner | Dr. Swamirao Kulkarni |
The Kanaka Shri is an award instituted by the Government of Karnataka to recognize individuals who contribute to the promotion of the values and literature of Kanakadasa.
The award carries a citation, a shawl and a cash prize worth half a million Indian rupees.