Writer Vaidehi receives the ‘Karanth Award 2026’ bestowed on her by the Kalkura Prathishtana as part of the birth anniversary of writer Kota Shivaram Karanth, in Mangaluru on Saturday
Mangaluru: Acclaimed Kannada writer and novelist Vaidehi was conferred the Karanth Award 2026, instituted by Kalkura Prathishtana, at a ceremony held at Pattumudi Soudha here on Saturday.
Seeing her receive this award brings me immense personal joy, as her life and literature are deeply interconnected,” he said. The event brought together prominent literary figures, academicians and representatives of various cultural organisations to celebrate her contribution to Kannada literature. Former Kannada University VC prof BA Vivek Rai spoke about Vaidehi’s personality and the close connection between her life and literary works. “Vaidehi represents a beautiful blend of simplicity, sensitivity, and profound gentleness.
I’m well aware of my own limitations and consider myself a perpetual learner, not an expert,” she said While I possess a deep interest in learning them. Accepting the award, Vaidehi spoke with characteristic humility about the attention and appreciation she had received in recent times. “Recently, I have received much excessive praise, with fans attributing expertise to me in various arts like dance and music.