Nadaprabhu Kempegowda 517th Birth Anniversary Celebrated with Award Presentation Ceremony

A special award presentation and felicitation ceremony was organized by the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Foundation to commemorate the 517th birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda at the Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Bengaluru City University. The event recognized distinguished achievers with awards presented by the Hon’ble Vice President of India.

Key Details:

• The ceremony was held at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Bengaluru City University.

• Hon’ble Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the event as the Chief Guest and presented awards instituted by the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Foundation to deserving achievers.

• The event marked the 517th birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru.

Dignitaries Present

The programme was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including:

• Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji, Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math.

• Sri Sri Sri Basavamurthy Madara Channayya Swamiji, Sri Madara Channayya Math, Chitradurga.

• Governor of Karnataka Thaawarchand Gehlot.

• Union Ministers H. D. Kumaraswamy and V. Somanna.

• Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka.

• Malleshwaram MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan.

• Padma Shri awardee and entrepreneur Prashanth Prakash.

• Prof. M. Krishnegowda, President of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Foundation.

• Office bearers of the Foundation and other distinguished guests.