Historian MyNaa Swamy to receive Ugadi Award
The Hindu
Renowned historian MyNaa Swamy to receive prestigious Ugadi Award for historical research and social service contributions.
The Andhra Pradesh government announced that renowned historian and archaeologist MyNaa Swamy will be honoured with the prestigious Ugadi Award for his outstanding contributions to historical research and social service.
The award, which includes the ‘Kalaratna’ title, ‘Hamsa’ medal, a certificate of appreciation, and a cash prize, will be presented by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Ugadi Awards ceremony, at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Sunday.
Meanwhile, MyNaa Swamy has made significant contributions to epigraphic research, particularly on the Vijayanagara Empire and the Lepakshi Veerabhadra temple complex. His efforts have brought over 100 previously unknown inscriptions to public attention, deciphering them in Telugu, Kannada, and Sanskrit.
The Director of the Department of Culture, R. Mallikarjuna, confirmed the recognition. Scholars and writers from the erstwhile Anantapur district congratulated MyNaa Swamy for receiving the honour.
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