Historian MyNaa Swamy to Receive Prestigious Ugadi Award
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Award Recipient | MyNaa Swamy (Renowned historian and archaeologist) |
| Award Title | Ugadi Award |
| Honored For | Outstanding contributions to historical research and social service |
| Award Presented By | Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu |
| Award Ceremony Venue | Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada |
| Ceremony Date | Sunday |
| Award Honors | 'Kalaratna' title, 'Hamsa' medal, certificate of appreciation, cash prize |
| Key Contributions | Epigraphy, uncovering inscriptions related to Vijayanagara Empire and Lepakshi Veerabhadra temple complex |
| Discovery Highlights | Found over 100 unknown inscriptions, deciphered in Telugu, Kannada, and Sanskrit |
| Impact on Historical Studies | Expanded historical narratives of South Indian dynasties, enhanced understanding of Vijayanagara history, promoted cultural heritage |
| Official Confirmation | R. Mallikarjuna, Director of the Department of Culture |
| Recognition | Congratulated by scholars, writers, and historians from erstwhile Anantapur district and Andhra Pradesh |