Book Ads in Prajavani — All 12 Editions, Lowest Rates
Malik Advertising books classified text, classified display, and display advertisements in Prajavani, the Deccan Herald group's trusted Kannada daily — Legal Notice, Matrimonial, Property, Recruitment, Name Change, and Public Notice — across every Karnataka edition, with same-day confirmation and discounted publisher rates.
Founded in 1948
Launched in Bangalore in October 1948 by K.N. Guruswamy — over 75 years of trusted Kannada journalism across Karnataka.
Deccan Herald Group
Published by The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. — the same house as Deccan Herald, enabling a coordinated Kannada + English package.
Kannada Language Daily
Published entirely in Kannada, reaching the state's Kannada-reading households — 'Prajavani' means the Voice of the People.
12 Editions Statewide
Printed from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Davanagere, Hassan, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, and Gangavathi.
What Is Prajavani?
Prajavani (ಪ್ರಜಾವಾಣಿ — "Voice of the People") is a Kannada broadsheet daily founded in Bangalore in October 1948 by K.N. Guruswamy and published by The Printers (Mysore) Private Limited, the same house that publishes Deccan Herald. With over 2.1 million readers across 12 editions, it is one of Karnataka's largest-circulated Kannada dailies and widely regarded as one of India's most editorially respected regional-language newspapers.
For advertisers, Prajavani delivers Kannada-reading households across every region of Karnataka — Bengaluru's professional and trading communities, the Old Mysore belt, North Karnataka's Hubballi–Belagavi corridor, the coastal Mangaluru region, and the Kalyana-Karnataka districts around Kalaburagi. Its decades of reader trust make it a strong vehicle for statutory legal notices, government publications, matrimonial, and property classifieds.
Malik Advertising books every ad format in Prajavani — classified text, classified display, and full display — in any single edition or a statewide multi-edition release, at rates discounted below the publisher's standard tariff, with free Kannada drafting and translation.
💡 Key Fact: Prajavani and Deccan Herald share one publisher, so we can book a coordinated Kannada + English bilingual package — one order, matched dates, single set of proofs — ideal for Karnataka statutory and corporate notices.
Prajavani Circulation by Region
Prajavani's 12-edition network provides unparalleled penetration across every district of Karnataka, from the IT capital to the agricultural heartland.
Prajavani Editions We Book Ads In
Malik Advertising books Prajavani across all 12 active print editions — one contact for complete Karnataka coverage.
Ad Categories in Prajavani
Prajavani's statewide Kannada reach and editorial credibility make it the first choice for these categories.
Best Days to Publish in Prajavani
Prajavani publishes seven days a week. Picking the right day can multiply your ad's response:
| Day | Section | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Matrimonial & PropertyTop Response | Matrimonial alliances, sites, flats & rentals |
| Weekdays | Legal & Government Notices | Court notices, BBMP/BDA public notices, tenders |
| Weekdays | Recruitment / Situations Vacant | Government jobs, staff required, walk-ins |
| Festive Season | Business Display | Dasara & Rajyotsava campaigns, showroom offers |
Prajavani's Sister Publications
Prajavani is part of Karnataka's most prestigious media group, allowing for powerful English + Kannada combo campaigns.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Edition Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrajavaniThis Page | Kannada | Deep penetration into the Kannada heartland and extensive reach across Karnataka | Karnataka (Kannada) |
| Deccan Herald | English | The premium English daily offering expansive reach across Bengaluru's corporate elite and policymakers | Karnataka (English) |
| Prajavani + Deccan Herald | Kannada + English | Same-publisher dual-language package - reaches both the English elite and the mass Kannada demographics simultaneously | Karnataka Total Reach |
Prajavani vs. Other Karnataka Newspapers
Not sure which Karnataka paper fits your audience? Here's how they differ.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrajavaniThis Page | Kannada | Statutory notices, matrimonial, statewide Kannada reach | Editorial credibility · Deccan Herald group |
| Vijaya Karnataka | Kannada | Mass-reach campaigns, classifieds | Karnataka's largest-circulated Kannada daily (Times Group) |
| Udayavani | Kannada | Coastal Karnataka — Mangaluru, Udupi belt | Strong coastal readership (Manipal group) |
| Deccan Herald | English | English statutory, corporate & recruitment in Karnataka | Prajavani's English sister paper |
Need both languages? The Prajavani + Deccan Herald bilingual package covers Kannada and English from a single publisher in one booking.
Prajavani — Key Facts for Advertisers
Prajavani is published in Kannada by The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Launched in 1948, it is affectionately known as the "Voice of the People."
It holds immense trust and credibility in Karnataka, often seen as the paper of record for Kannada readers. Its combo option with Deccan Herald is unmatched.
- Government and PSU tenders in Karnataka
- Real estate and property in Bengaluru
- Matrimonial across the Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities
- Brand launches targeting Kannada speakers
- Classified Text — standard per-word ad
- Classified Display — boxed ad with border
- Display — colour ads with images
Notices published in Prajavani are universally accepted by the Karnataka High Court, BBMP, BDA, and other state departments.
Sunday is the peak Prajavani day for Matrimonial and Property ads. In Prajavani, weekdays are excellent for Recruitment, Education and Legal notices.
Why Book Prajavani Ads Through Malik Advertising?
Booking Prajavani through India's trusted newspaper ad desk since 2003 - here is what sets us apart from booking directly at the counter rate.
How to Book Your Prajavani Ad
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Frequently Asked Questions
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