Mysuru :

Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy (AVN), former Head, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, will be conferred ‘Purathathvarathna Award’ by the Department of Archaeology, Karnataka Government, in recognition of his rich contributions to the development of Archaeology in Karnataka in general and Numismatics in particular.

Prof. AVN has been serving the cause of Archaeology for the past five decades. Even at the age of 80, he has been continuing the study and research of coinage.

The award will be presented to Prof. AVN and four others (two posthumous) at a function tomorrow (Jan. 10) at Dasara Exhibition grounds here at 12.45 pm by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah. The award carries a citation and a cash reward of Rs.1 lakh.

Presently, Prof. AVN is the Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mysore Kendra and writes a column in Star of Mysore.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News /  Friday , January 09th, 2015