From rigorous training in Materials Science at IISc Bengaluru to lifelong immersion in Sanskrit, Kannada, memory traditions and Avadhana, Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh embodies the seamless coexistence of modern science and classical Indian knowledge.
A distinguished Avadhana performer, polyglot and literary artist, his scholarship is marked by a D.Litt. from Hampi Kannada University and decades of contribution to India’s intellectual traditions. At Chanakya University, he continues to guide the study of Indian languages, mentoring young learners to see languages as living carriers of civilisation.
Congratulations to Shatavadhani Ganesh on being conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan 2026 in the field of Art. His journey is a reminder that depth, discipline and tradition together shape enduring knowledge.
