A distinguished folklorist and cultural preservationist dedicated to documenting and promoting the rich heritage of Uttara Kannada district's folklore and traditions.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Dr. Narayan Rama Nayak
• Date of Birth: June 8, 1935
• Permanent Address: "Suhasa", Near S.D.M. College, Udayagiri, Honavar, Uttara Kannada Dist. PIN: 581334
• Mobile No: +91-9901921650
• Place of Birth: Bhavikeri, Ankola, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
• Education: M.A., Ph.D. in Folklore
• Spouse: Shanti Nayak (Married: March 5, 1965)
• Background: Hails from a humble farmer family

Professional Experience

• Service: M.P.E. Society's Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwar College, Honavar, Uttara Kannada
• Professor: 1964 to 1984
• Principal: January 1984 to 1993
• Ph.D. Guide: 1982 to 1993
• Visiting Professor: Karnataka Folklore University (KFU), Gotagodi, Haveri since 2015

Committee Memberships

• Academic Council of Karnataka University
• Karnataka University Kannada Practice Board
• Board of Folk Practice of Karnataka University
• College Development Council of Karnataka University
• Karnataka University Board of University Teaching
• Karnataka University Local Inquiry Committee
• Karnataka University NSS Advisory Committee
• Life Insurance Corporation of India Division Policy Holders Committee, Dharwad
• Folk Music Audition Committee at All India Radio Dharwad
• Advisory Committee of Center for the Study of Regional Folk Arts, Udupi
• Uttara Kannada District Evaluation Committee of Literacy Channel
• District Education Training Institute (DIET), Kumta, Uttara Kannada
• Kannada Pradhikara Jilla Samiti
• Karnataka Janapada Yakshagana Academy
• Board of Tribal Studies Department, Hampi Kannada University
• Advisory Board of Pilikula Biological Park, Mangalore