# Folk artist wins Karnataka's annual Janapada award

> Devadas Chimakode of Bidar district recognised for 35 years preserving traditional art forms including folk singing and Suggi Kunitha.
- Title: Folk artist wins Karnataka's annual Janapada award · The Hindu
- Summary: Devadas Chimakode of Bidar district recognised for 35 years preserving traditional art forms including folk singing and Suggi Kunitha. Devadas Chimakode, a…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/folk-artist-devadas-chimakode-selected-for-janapada-award/article71607832.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:02:33+00:00
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## Folk artist wins state honour
Devadas Chimakode of Chimakod village in Bidar taluk has been selected for the Karnataka Janapada Academy's annual honorary award for two thousand twenty six.
## Three decades of folk traditions
The fifty six year old artist has been active in folk arts for the past thirty five years, working in folk singing, instrumental music, Suggi Kunitha and Halage.
## Award includes cash prize
The award carries a cash prize of twenty five thousand rupees and a citation recognising his contributions to traditional art forms.
## Recognition for regional preservation
Karnataka Janapada Academy member Vijay Kumar Sonare said the honour recognises Chimakode's sustained commitment to preserving and promoting folk traditions across villages in the region.

> the recognition is a matter of pride for Bidar district
## Key takeaway

Devadas Chimakode, a folk artist from Bidar district, has been selected for the Karnataka Janapada Academy's annual honorary award for two thousand twenty six.