Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Receives Kopparapu National Talent Award
Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma received a national award for his talent in Telugu spiritual speaking.
The ceremony took place in Visakhapatnam.
It was part of the 24th anniversary celebration of the Kopparapu Kavula Kalapeetham.
The event honors the Kopparapu brothers, who were famous Telugu poets.
They were known for a special literary art called Avadhanam.
Sarma then gave a speech about divine will.
Guests also heard music and poetry during the program.
The celebration included the launch of a book about the Kopparapu brothers.
Spiritual orator Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma received the 2026 Kopparapu Kavulu National Talent Award in Visakhapatnam.
The award ceremony was held at Kalabharati Auditorium during the 24th anniversary celebrations of the Kopparapu Kavula Kalapeetham.
Justice B. Krishna Mohan, Justice Durga Prasad and other distinguished guests presented the award.
Sarma delivered a one-hour discourse on “Daiva Sankalpam,” or divine will, after receiving the honor.
The event also featured Tarangams by Narayana Tirtha and recitations of verses by the Kopparapu brothers.
- Who
- Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma received the award, with the ceremony attended by judges, professors and other distinguished guests.
- What
- He was presented with the Kopparapu Kavulu National Talent Award-2026.
- When
- The presentation took place on Wednesday evening; the award was designated for 2026.
- Where
- Kalabharati Auditorium in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- The award was presented during the Kopparapu Kavula Kalapeetham’s 24th anniversary celebrations honoring the Kopparapu brothers and their contribution to Avadhanam.
- Award
- Kopparapu Kavulu National Talent Award-2026
- Recipient
- Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma
- Venue
- Kalabharati Auditorium, Visakhapatnam
- Occasion
- 24th anniversary celebrations of the Kopparapu Kavula Kalapeetham
- Speech theme
- Daiva Sankalpam, meaning divine will
- Honored literary figures
- Kopparapu Venkata Subbaraya Kavi and Kopparapu Venkata Ramana Kavi
- Additional performances
- Tarangams by Narayana Tirtha and recitations of Kopparapu Kavulu’s verses