Karnataka's transgender dancer Manjamma Jogathi received nationwide acclaim for her achievements and was awarded the Padma Shri for her contribution to folk dance by President Ram Nath Kovind on November 8, 2021. #WATCH | Transgender folk dancer of Jogamma heritage and the first transwoman President of Karnataka Janapada Academy, Matha B Manjamma Jogati receives the Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind. After this ritual, Manjunatha Shetty became Manjamma Jogathi, and she was not allowed to enter her own house as her true self. Manjamma Jogathi also became the first transgender president of Karnataka Jaanapada Academy, which is a state government body for performing arts. Jogathi was honoured with the Padma Shri award, which is the fourth highest civilian honour in India.

Source: dna November 10, 2021 18:09 UTC