Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Kavyashree Ajeru and Umesh Mijar to receive awards
Kavyashree Ajeru, a famous Yakshagana singer, and Umesh Mijar, a well-known theatre actor, are going to receive special awards.
The awards are given by a temple in Karkala to honor their hard work and talent.
Kavyashree started learning Yakshagana when she was just nine years old and has been performing for over 20 years.
Umesh Mijar has been acting in theatre, movies, and TV shows for over 35 years.
The awards will be given on January 23 during a temple festival.
There will also be special performances by a women's Yakshagana group and a Tulu play team.
Kavyashree Ajeru to receive the Sri Kundeshwara Samman Award for her contributions to Yakshagana.
Umesh Mijar to be honored with the Kundeshwara Kalabhushana Award for his work in theatre, cinema, and television.
Awards instituted by Sri Kundeshwara Kshetra, Hirgana, Karkala in memory of late Raghavendra Bhat.
Award ceremony to be held on January 23 during the annual temple festival.
Festival includes a women’s Yakshagana performance and a Tulu play by the Namma Bedra team.
- Who
- Kavyashree Ajeru and Umesh Mijar
- What
- Receiving awards for their contributions to Yakshagana and theatre
- When
- January 23
- Where
- Sri Kundeshwara Kshetra, Hirgana, Karkala
- Why
- For their significant contributions to Yakshagana and theatre
- Award
- Sri Kundeshwara Samman Award
- Recipient
- Kavyashree Ajeru
- Award
- Kundeshwara Kalabhushana Award
- Recipient
- Umesh Mijar
- Awarding Organization
- Sri Kundeshwara Kshetra, Hirgana, Karkala
- Award Ceremony Date
- January 23
- Temple Festival Dates
- January 21 to 23
- Kavyashree Ajeru's Age Starting Learning
- 9
- Kavyashree Ajeru's Experience
- Over two decades
- Umesh Mijar's Experience
- Over 35 years