Tammanna Beegara
A Bengalurean hailing from Hagari Bommanahalli in Ballari taluk, Jayman has caught the attention of the literary world with his sensible stories and translations. His earlier translated work ‘Pardah and Polygamy’ brought him several recognitions. Similarly, Tammanna Beegara from Sirsi-Siddapur in Uttara Kannada district is a popular name in children’s literature and popular writing.
Dadapeer
Both the awards, which will be presented during a grand function in New Delhi in December, comprise a Rs 50,000 cash award and citation. Hailed as coveted awards in the field of literary circles, the Sahitya Akademi awards have been given every year since 1954.