Dr. G K Ashwath Harithas

A great grandson of Shri. Bhartharathanna M Vishveshweraya, has an MA in music, Kannada, and Sanskrit. Moreover, he has been awarded a doctorate from the prestigious international institution The Virtual University. He is a disciple of PadmaShree Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. R.Sathyanarayana, Mysuru. He has held the cultural banner of India high by performing abroad, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, In addition, he has also been recognised as an 'A' grade artiste by Information and Broadcasting Ministry, New Delhi. Sangit Natak Academy, New Delhi has awarded him the prestigious Junior Research Fellowship. Shri. Ashwath Harithas has also received senior fellowship from the Ministry of Culture and the most prestigious UNESCO fellowship. He has also been nominated as an expert committee member, the

Chairperson to Festivals of India, a member to Central Advisory Board for Culture, and a panel board member for Indian Council for Cultural Relations government of India, New Delhi.