{"id":920,"date":"2018-05-05T12:29:36","date_gmt":"2018-05-05T12:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/?p=920"},"modified":"2026-08-17T03:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T03:56:43","slug":"rajyotsava-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/rajyotsava-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajyotsava Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instituted in 1966, the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award recognizes the exemplary contributions of Karnataka citizens, particularly Kodavas, in diverse fields like social work, sports, folklore, literature, music, architecture, and media. Since 1968, several Kodavas have been honored for their significant achievements. The award ceremony takes place annually on November 1st in Bangalore, where the Chief Minister of Karnataka presents recipients with a prestigious citation and a gold medal, acknowledging their outstanding accomplishments. This distinguished accolade serves as a testament to the rich and varied talents within the Kodava community, fostering a spirit of excellence and societal contribution.<\/p>\n

Awardees<\/h2>\n

1968<\/h3>\n
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  1. Baduvanda.K.Belliappa\u00a0<\/a> –\u00a0 Social Worker<\/li>\n
  2. K.M.Nanjappa\u00a0 –\u00a0 Social Worker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1981<\/h3>\n
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    1. M.P.Ganesh<\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0 Sports<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      1982<\/h3>\n
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      1. Biddu Appaiah<\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0 Music<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        1983<\/h3>\n
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        1. Reeth Devaiah\u00a0<\/a> –\u00a0 Sports<\/li>\n
        2. Seethamma\u00a0 –\u00a0 Social Worker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          1990<\/h3>\n
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          1. Aswini Nachappa<\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0 Sports<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            1992<\/h3>\n
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            1. Theethamada Arjun Devaiah<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              1993<\/h3>\n
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              1. C.S.Poonacha\u00a0<\/a> –\u00a0 Sports<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                1996<\/h3>\n
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                1. Dr H.C.Thimmaiah<\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0 Architecture<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  2000<\/h3>\n