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Senior Artist C.B. Somashhetti Receives Karnataka Rajyotsava Award in Bidar
C.B. Somashhetti was honoured with the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, with local industry leaders praising his artistic contributions.
Senior artist C.B. Somashhetti was presented with the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by the state government in recognition of his exceptional artistic talent, creativity and long‑standing service to the arts.
B.G. Shetkarr, president of the Bidar Commerce and Industry Institution, expressed his delight at the honour, noting that Somashhetti’s work has drawn widespread attention to the region.
Somashhetti has also funded and built a private art gallery to showcase the philosophy of Basavanna, thereby enhancing the cultural reputation of the district across Karnataka.
The award highlights the state’s acknowledgement of his significant contributions to art and cultural development.
B.G. Shetkarr, president of the Bidar Commerce and Industry Institution, expressed his delight at the honour, noting that Somashhetti’s work has drawn widespread attention to the region.
Somashhetti has also funded and built a private art gallery to showcase the philosophy of Basavanna, thereby enhancing the cultural reputation of the district across Karnataka.
The award highlights the state’s acknowledgement of his significant contributions to art and cultural development.