Gujarat Sahitya Academy honours top literary talent in Sanskrit
Ahmedabad: The Sanskrit Sahitya Academy, under the aegis of Gujarat Sahitya Academy, on Friday announced literary awards for 2024.
Dr Priti Pancholi was conferred the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar while Dr Naitikkumar Prajapati was honoured with the Yuva Gaurav Puraskar.
The Vaid Shastra Pandit Samman went to Ghanshyamrai Gor, Vaidehi Adhyaru and Nandkishore Mehta while the Dharmendra Memakiya family was recognised with the Sanskrit Kutumb Samman.
Vitthal Vagadiya was awarded the Sanskrit Samman.
The Academy general secretary announced that the awards will be handed over to the winners soon.
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Ahmedabad: The Sanskrit Sahitya Academy, under the aegis of Gujarat Sahitya Academy, on Friday announced literary awards for 2024. Dr Priti Pancholi was conferred the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar while Dr Naitikkumar Prajapati was honoured with the Yuva Gaurav Puraskar. The Vaid Shastra Pandit Samman went to Ghanshyamrai Gor, Vaidehi Adhyaru and Nandkishore Mehta while the Dharmendra Memakiya family was recognised with the Sanskrit Kutumb Samman. Vitthal Vagadiya was awarded the Sanskrit Samman. The Academy general secretary announced that the awards will be handed over to the winners soon.
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