The Vyasa Jyothi Award for the year 2020 was conferred upon eminent scholar Veda Brahma Shri. Nagaraj. Born in Somapura of Tarikere Taluk, Chikmanglur District, Shri. Nagaraj gained mastery over Krishna Yajurveda and Rigveda through rigorous practice, study, and tremendous discipline. His grasp on Vyakarana Shastra is an admirable achievement. He served as a Professor at Shri. Chamarajendra Sanskrit Mahapathashaala for over 3 decades and apart from representing our state in several seminars, he has also been conferred several awards by Shri Sringeri Sharada Peetha, Mysore Avadatta Peetha and has also garnered the President’s award