Daijiworld Media Network:- Udupi

Udupi, May 14: The fourth anniversary celebration of ‘Nuditorana’, a literary and cultural forum dedicated to the preservation of Kannada language, literature, and culture, titled ‘Nudi Sambhrama-2026’, will be held in Udupi on May 23 and 24.

As part of the two-day literary festival, the prestigious ‘Nudibhushana’ award will be presented to three distinguished women achievers for their remarkable contributions to various fields of literature and culture.

The awardees who will receive these awards include

Shaila Jayakumar - Popularly known as the “Aparna of Chitradurga,” Shaila Jayakumar is a retired English lecturer and noted orator. She has authored more than 14 works including short stories, poems, and personality sketches, and has been actively involved in cultural activities.

Radha Tekal - Daughter of senior litterateur Siddavanahalli Krishnasharma, Radha Tekal is an acclaimed translator who has translated several prominent Telugu and Urdu literary works into Kannada. She has translated over 20 novels, earning appreciation for her immense contribution to Kannada literature.

Shobha Hariprasad - Known for her mastery in metrical poetry, Shobha Hariprasad gained recognition through her monumental work ‘Shobha Ramayana’. She has expertise across multiple literary genres and is also regarded as a mentor for emerging poets.

The organisers stated that the awards will be conferred in the presence of eminent personalities from across the state during the literary celebration. The ‘Nudi Sambhrama-2026’ event is expected to bring together writers, poets, translators, and literature enthusiasts from different parts of Karnataka.