{"id":890,"date":"2026-05-19T13:53:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalwarta.live\/?p=890"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:53:31","slug":"dr-munna-lal-devdas-honoured-with-rashtriya-kala-ratna-samman-2026-for-outstanding-contribution-to-indian-art-literature-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalwarta.live\/?p=890","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Munna Lal Devdas Honoured with \u201cRashtriya Kala Ratna Samman 2026\u201d for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Art, Literature & Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chhattisgarh, 19th May, 2026 :<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Munna Lal Devdas, a renowned lyricist, litterateur, educator, cultural ambassador, and social reformer from Kopra village of Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, has been honoured with the prestigious \u201cRashtriya Kala Ratna Samman 2026\u201d by Global Icons of India E\u2011Magazine<\/a> for his remarkable contribution to the fields of art, literature, music, culture, education, and social service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Widely respected for his lifelong dedication towards preserving Indian traditions and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Devdas has devoted more than three decades to education, literature, and social upliftment. He served as an ideal teacher and Headmaster for 36 years and was honoured with the President\u2019s National Teacher Award in 2007 by the Government of India for his exceptional contribution to the field of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Munna Lal Devdas has earned national and international recognition for his extraordinary work in music and literature. His spiritually rich and culturally rooted compositions beautifully reflect patriotism, devotion, humanity, morality, and Indian traditions. His songs have been rendered by legendary singers such as Anup Jalota, Anuradha Paudwal, Suresh Wadkar, Sadhana Sargam, Aishwarya Pandit, Vandana Shrivastava, Sunil Soni, Mahadev Hirwani, Vinita Dhivar, Kishan Dewangan, and Jeetendriyam Dewangan. His musical creations have been released through leading music labels including T-Series and Sonotek Video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2026, his emotionally touching Mother\u2019s Day special song \u201cHey Janani Maa,\u201d sung by Vandana Shrivastava and released by Sonotek Video, received widespread appreciation for its heartfelt tribute to motherhood. The song beautifully portrayed a mother\u2019s unconditional love, sacrifice, affection, and divine presence, deeply touching audiences across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from music, Dr. Devdas has made remarkable literary and cultural contributions through his books, historical writings, and research work. He has authored 18 inspirational books along with numerous historical research articles dedicated to Indian culture, spirituality, freedom fighters, and social awareness. His landmark publication \u201c75 Years of National Movement and Dawn Hymns\u201d earned a World Record honour in 2022 for documenting the historical tradition of patriotic dawn hymns associated with India\u2019s freedom movement in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has also played a pioneering role in promoting the legacy of Mata Kaushalya, mother of Lord Ram, and highlighting the contribution of Chhattisgarh\u2019s freedom fighters at national and international platforms. His historic \u201cPitra Manas Festival,\u201d organised at the Kaushalya Mata Temple in Chandkhuri, has become a symbol of cultural pride, spirituality, social harmony, and artistic unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through literature, music, education, and social service, Dr. Munna Lal Devdas continues to inspire society with the values of humanity, patriotism, morality, and cultural awareness. His inspiring life journey reflects dedication, creativity, simplicity, and selfless service towards the nation and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cRashtriya Kala Ratna Samman 2026\u201d stands as a proud recognition of his extraordinary contribution to India\u2019s artistic and cultural heritage and his continuous efforts to preserve and promote Indian values for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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