Panchakshari Samman for vocalist Ashok

Gadag: Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Ashok Huggannavar has been selected for the prestigious ‘Gurukumar Panchakshari Samman-2022’ instituted by Sri Guru Panchakshari Seva Samiti of Gadag. The award will be presented to the vocalist during Ganayogi Panchakshari Sangeet Parampara Utsav to be held at Hukkeri Mutt in Haveri on January 12.
Hailing from Yaraguppi village in Kundgol taluk of Dharwad district, Pt Ashok did his MSc (botany).But his passion for Hindustani music prompted him to do Master of Music from Karnatak University. He obtained his Ph D in music from Hampi Kannada University and joined SDM College, Honnavar, as a music professor. After serving for more than three decades, he retired from the job. But he continues to be a music teacher and a vocalist.