Shravanabelagola, January 20, 2006: The 11th Chavundaraya Literary Award of Kannada Sahitya Parishat instituted by the Digambar Jain Mutt of Sri Kshetra Shravanabelagola was conferred on noted literary figure Pandit P. Nagarajaiah today at Shravanabelagola.
Swasthishri Charukeerthi Bhattraka Swamiji of Shravanabelagola Jain Mutt bestowed the award to Pandit P Nagarajiah at Chavundaraya Mantapa in the presence of a plethora of Jain monks.
Speaking on the occasion, the Swamiji said this was the first time the award function was being held at Shravanabelagola since the inception of the award during the previous Mahamasthakabhisheka. He lauded Pandit Nagarajaiah for his contribution to all forms of literature.
Kannada Sahitya Parishat Treasurer Pundaleek Halambi presided. Hassan District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President H B Ramesh was the chief guest. Mandya Government Women’s College Principal H B Ramesh gave the felicitation address. – Jain Heritage Centres News Service (JHCNS)