Harivarasanam award is given in the field of music by which of the following state governments?

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) - Kerala

Explanation:

• The Harivarasanam Award is given by the Government of Kerala in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of music, particularly in the genre of classical music.
• The award is named after the famous "Harivarasanam", a devotional song dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, composed by Kalyani Varma.
• The Harivarasanam Award is presented to musicians who have made significant contributions to the promotion and development of classical music and are also known for their association with the Ayyappa Temple and related cultural traditions.

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About the Harivarasanam Award:

• Purpose: Recognizes individuals for their contributions in promoting secularism, equanimity, and universal brotherhood of Sabarimala through devotional songs.
• Cash Prize:₹1,00,000.
• Instituted by:Kerala State Government and Travancore Devaswom Board.
• Year of Establishment:2012.
• The first recipient of the award was K.J. Yesudas.
• The Harivarasanam Award for 2025, was awarded to Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.

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