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| Shantala Natya Shri Award | |
|---|---|
| Civilian award | |
| Awarded for | Recognizng individuals, for their contributions in the field of classical dance |
| Sponsored by | Government of Karnataka |
| Reward(s) | 0.5 Million Indian rupees |
| First awarded | 1995 |
| Last awarded | 2024 |
| Highlights | |
| First winner | K. Venkatalakshamma |
| Last winner | Revathi Narasimhan |
The Shantala Natya Shri Award is an award given every year by the Government of Karnataka to dancers in recognition of their contributions in the field of classical dance.[1] Santala, the queen of Vishnuvardhana, the Hoysala king, was a dancer who made great contributions to classical dance and architecture.[1] The award is named after her.[1]
The award consists of a plaque, shawl, garland and cash reward of 5 lakhs (0.5 Million) Indian rupee.[1] It was in 2009, the amount was increased to 5 lakhs.[2]
Since its inception in 1995, the award has been given to a total of 26 individuals. K. Venkatalakshamma was the first dancer to receive the award and the most recent recipient is Revathi Narasimhan, who was awarded in the year 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Profile of recipients of 'Shantala Natya Shri Awards'". www.karnataka.gov.in. Karnataka Government.
- ^ "Karnataka Govt enhances State awards prize money". The Hindu. 24 August 2009.
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