Remembering Sukri Bommagowda: The Legacy of a Folk Music Icon
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Passing | February 13, 2025 |
| Age at Passing | 88 years |
| Place of Treatment | Hospital in Manipal, Karnataka |
| Community | Halakki Vokkaliga community |
| Folk Songs Memorized | Nearly 5,000 folk songs |
| Recording of Songs | Recorded by All India Radio in the 1980s |
| Birth Year and Place | Born in 1937 in Badigeri, Uttara Kannada district |
| Marriage Age | Married at 16 |
| Social Activism | Activist against alcoholism in Ankola and nearby areas |
| Major Awards | Padma Shri (2017), Rajyotsava Award, Nadoja Award |
| Educational Impact | Life and work featured in Karnataka's middle school textbooks |
| Cultural Legacy | Home became a cultural hub; emphasized a simple, nature-connected life |
| Mourning by Leaders | Leaders and dignitaries from Uttara Kannada mourned her passing |