The Jakanachari Award is a state award of
Karnataka
Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...
conferred on talented sculptors and craftsmen from the state. These awards are given away every year by the government of Karnataka to celebrate the contributions of the legendary sculptor
Amarashilpi Jakanachari
Jakanachari was a legendary Indian sculptor credited with building many fine temples for the Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas. He is popularly known by the epithet ''Amarashilpi'' ().
His life
Jakanachari was born in a small village call ...
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Awardees
References
Civil awards and decorations of Karnataka
Indian art awards
Karnataka-related lists
1922 establishments in India
Awards established in 1922
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