‘Natyacharya’ Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao of Noopura Kalavidaru Samskrutika Trust, Mysuru, who was conferred with ‘Shri Kala Jyothi’ award by Bangalore Gayana Samaja during the valedictory (Vidvath Sadas) of its 51st National Music Conference on Dec. 12, is seen with (standing from left) Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar of Yadugiri Yathiraja Mutt, Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan, Conference President Dr. M. Surya Prasad, Bangalore Gayana Samaja President Dr. MRV Prasad and Member Kousalya Murthy.