Mysuru: Sri Shivarathreeshwara Religious Endowment of JSS Mahavidyapeetha had organised a programme at Rajendra Bhavan of JSS Hospital on M.G. Road here yesterday to mark the presentation of Sri Shivarathreeshwara Award.

Dr. Niranjan Vanalli, Registrar of Music and Performing Arts University, presented the Shivarathreeshwara Awards to Dr. N. Mogasale for his novel ‘Arivinodane Anusandhana’ for the year 2015 and to Dr. Pradeepkumar Hebri for his novel ‘Udutadiya Kidi’ for the year 2016.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Niranjan Vanalli opined that it was a shame to the so called civilised society when young school girl are reportedly  raped in school premises itself.

He said that a cultured society can be evolved only when thoughts and teachings of great reformers were made aware to the mind of youth.

A booklet on ‘Nutritional values of food products’ written by N. Jamuna was released.

Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graced the occasion.  N.R. Vishukumar, Kannada and Culture Department Director was present.