Kuvempu

Indian author and poet, created 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam'

Kuvempu - Indian author and poet, created 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam'
Born

December 29th, 1904
120 years ago

Died

November 10th, 1994
30 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Birth occurred on December 29, 1904. This individual served as a prominent figure in Kannada literature. Contributions include poetry, novels, and plays that explored themes of culture and human values. The celebrated work 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam' presents a unique interpretation of the Ramayana through a Kannada lens. This author also advocated for the use of Kannada as a medium of instruction in education and was instrumental in efforts to enhance the status of Kannada literature.

Authored 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam'

Promoted Kannada language in education

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