 Soon the Sangha morphed into a hub for the "Karnataka Ekikarana" (Unification) movement and played a pivotal role in the eventual unification of Karnataka.It inspired the establishment of several institutions and organisations across the state.For its invaluable services and contributions to Kannada and Karnataka, this institution was awarded the "Ekikarana Award" by the Government of Karnataka on the occasion of the 50th year celebrations of Karnataka state in 2006.