'Ganapath Kala Puraskaram' presented to Kanayi Kunhiraman
Kasaragod: "Ganapath Kala Puraskaram", instituted by 'Ganapath' - an art collective of disciples in memory of Artist Ganapathi, was presented to the renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman on September 12, 2026. He was selected for the award in recognition of his comprehensive contribution to Kerala's sculpture art. The award consists of Rs. 10,000, a sculpture, and a certificate of honour.
At a function held at Kanayi's house at Athiyambur near Kanhangad, Municipal Chairman V.V. Rameshan presented the award. Ganapath President Revathi Venu presided over the function. Venu Palur delivered the introductory speech. P. Sudhakaran, Dr. K.U. Krishnakumar, Artist Mohanachandran, K.R.C. Thayannur, K.P. Anitha Kumari, Moytheen Kutty Perumannur, Sudhil Kumar, Basheer Thrithala, Surendra Krishnan and others spoke on the occasion. Pallava Narayanan welcomed the gathering and Shashi Kothachira proposed the vote of thanks.
Artist Ganapathi was an Academy Award-winning painter, sculptor, and art teacher at Peringode High School in the Palakkad district. 'Ganapath' is an art collective founded by artist Ganapathi, operating mainly in the districts of Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram. 'Ganapath' regularly conducts camps, exhibitions, and demonstration classes in these regions. After the demise of artist Ganapathi, his disciples have been presenting awards every year in the name of 'Ganapath' to painters and sculptors.
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