Natyacharya Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao, the Founder-Member of Bharatiya Nrityakala Parishat (BNKP), Mysuru and Founder-Director of Noopura Kalavidaru Samskrutika Trust, Mysuru, was felicitated by his disciples on account of him receiving Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2025, at a ceremony held at Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar yesterday. JSS Mahavidyapeetha Collegiate Education Division Assistant Director B. Niranjanamurthy, violinist Dr. Mysore Manjunath, BNKP President Guru Vidushi Dr. Sheela Sridhar, Nrityalaya Trust Director Vidushi Dr. Tulasi Ramachandra, Founder-Director of Nrityagiri Academy of Performing Arts and Research Centre Dr. Kripa Phadke, Dr. C.G. Prahlad Rao, Kumudini Achchi and others were present. Following felicitation, disciples of Prof. Rao — Vidu. Sabina Lohiya of Chitra Fine Arts & Sri Kalamandira, Bengaluru and Vidu. Padmini Achchi’s disciples of Achchi Classical Dance Centre, Bengaluru — presented ‘Nritya Namana.’