ABOUT THE AWARDS

             The Rama Gana Kalacharya Awards was instituted by one of the most prestigious musical organisation of India, Sree Ramaseva Mandali-Bangalore in the year 2013, to commemorate the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Mandali. 

             The Mandali aims at recognizing & felicitating great teachers of classical music who have dedicated their life for the purpose of promoting & preserving the rich cultural heritage of this country. 

The first award was given to one of the great Gurus of Carnatic      Music Shri P S Narayanaswamy, on the occasion of 75th                          Sree Ramanavami National Music Festival.