Veteran Singer Marappa Dasar Honored with Tatvapada Award

Renowned Tatvapada singer Marappa Dasar has been chosen for the esteemed Basalingayya Hiremath Tatvapada Award-2026. This award is instituted by the Janapada Research Centre. Dasar, aged 87, is celebrated as one of Karnataka's most distinguished Tatvapada singing exponents. He actively performs across the state, accompanying himself on the violin while delivering the timeless works of Tatvapada saints. The state-level award presentation is slated for September 2 at the Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha hall in Dharwad. Noted paediatrician Dr Rajan Deshpande will confer the honor. Prof Sudhakar D Beli and Hindustani classical musician Mrutyunjaya Shettar will grace the occasion as chief guests.