Noida: The Ramayana Research Council has officially opened nominations for the prestigious Ramayani Samman 2026, one of India’s distinguished honours dedicated to recognizing exceptional individuals who have preserved, promoted, and propagated the timeless ideals of the Ramayana. The award ceremony will be held on 18 August 2026 at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas Ji.
Announcing the details, Shri Deo Dutta informed that the nomination process commenced on 9 July 2026 and will remain open until 23 July 2026. The names of the distinguished awardees will be officially announced on 6 August 2026.
The Ramayani Samman seeks to honour individuals from India and across the globe who have made extraordinary contributions to the promotion of the Ramayana and its universal values through Ramayana singing, instrumental music, recitation, research, literature, education, art, culture, social service, spiritual leadership, and nation-building initiatives inspired by the life and teachings of Lord Shri Sita Ram.
The Council has invited scholars, researchers, artists, spiritual leaders, educators, cultural ambassadors, social workers, and institutions to submit nominations of deserving personalities who have dedicated themselves to preserving and spreading the eternal message of righteousness, compassion, devotion, harmony, and service embodied in the Ramayana.
Nomination forms are available on the official website of the Ramayana Research Council and its official social media platforms. Applicants may also submit their nominations directly through the online nomination form:
Ramayani Award – 2026 Nomination Form:
https://forms.gle/WKi56Voq7LkztngK8
The grand ceremony at Banaras Hindu University is expected to witness the presence of eminent personalities from the fields of literature, spirituality, education, culture, governance, media, and public life, making it a historic celebration of India’s rich civilizational heritage and the everlasting legacy of Goswami Tulsidas Ji.
The Ramayana Research Council has appealed to individuals and organizations worldwide to participate enthusiastically in this prestigious initiative and help recognize those who continue to inspire society through the timeless teachings of the Ramayana.
