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Kuvempu

Born 29 December 1904

Hirekodige, Koppa, Chikmagalur, Kingdom of Mysore (now
in Karnataka), [1]
Died 11 November 1994 (aged 89)
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Pen name Kuvempu
Occupation Poet, novelist, playwright, academic
Language Kannada
Genre Fiction, drama
Literary Navodaya
movement
Notable awards Karnataka Ratna (1992)
Padma Vibhushan (1988)
Jnanapith Award (1967)
Padma Bhushan (1958) Sahitya Akademi Award (1955)[2]
Spouse Hemavathi

(m. 1937–1994)
Children 4, including Poornachandra Tejaswi
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 – 11 November
1994),[3] popularly known by his pen name Kuvempu// (
listen), was an Indian poet, playwright, novelist and critic. He is widely
regarded as the greatest Kannada poet of the 20th century.[4][5][6][7][3]
[8] He was the first Kannada writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.[9]
Kuvempu studied at Mysuru University in the 1920s, taught there for nearly
three decades and served as its vice-chancellor from 1956 to 1960. He
initiated education in Kannada as the language medium. For his contributions
to Kannada Literature, the Government of Karnataka decorated him with the
honorific Rashtrakavi ("National Poet") in 1964 and Karnataka Ratna ("The Gem
of Karnataka") in 1992. He was conferred the Padma Vibhushan by the
Government of India in 1988. He penned the Karnataka State Anthem Jaya
Bharata Jananiya Tanujate.
 Contents

• 1Biography
• 1.1Early life and education
• 1.2Family
• 1.3Career
• 2Bibliography
• 2.1Epic
• 2.2Novels
• 2.3Plays
• 2.4Autobiography
• 2.5Collection of stories
• 2.6Essays
• 2.7Literary criticism
• 2.8Essay and Other
• 2.9Biography
• 2.10Translation
• 2.11Stories and poems for children
• 2.12Poetry
• 2.13Movies
• 2.14Drama
• 3Awards and honours
• 4Memorials
• 4.1Kavimane — Kuvempu Memorial
• 4.2Kavishaila
• 5Biographies on Kuvempu
• 6Commemoration
• 7See also
• 8References
• 9Further reading
• 10External links
Biography[edit]
Early life and education[edit]

Kuvempu's ancestral house in Kuppali

Kuvempu was born in Hirekodige, a village in Koppa taluk
of Chikmagalur district and raised in Kuppalli, a village in Shivamogga
district of the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore (now in Karnataka) into to
a Kannada-speaking Vokkaliga family.[7] His mother Seethamma hailed from
Koppa, Chikmagalur, while his father Venkatappa was from Kuppali, a village
in Thirthahalli taluk (in present-day Shimoga district), where he was
raised.[10][7] Early in his childhood, Kuvempu was home-schooled by an
appointed teacher from South Canara.[citation needed] He joined the Anglo-
Vernacular school in Thirthahalli to continue his middle school education.
Kuvempu's father died when he was only twelve. He finished his lower and
secondary education in Kannada and English languages in Thirthahalli and
moved to Mysore for further education at the Wesleyan High School.
Thereafter, he pursued college studies at the Maharaja College of Mysore and
graduated in 1929, majoring in Kannada.[11]
Family[edit]
Kuvempu married Hemavathi on 30 April 1937. He was forced into enter marital
life on this faculty out of Ramakrishna Mission.[12] Kuvempu has two
sons, Poornachandra Tejaswi and Kokilodaya Chaitra, and two daughters,
 Indukala and Tharini. Tharini is married to K.Chidananda Gowda the former
Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu University.[12] His home in Mysore is
called Udayaravi. His son Poornachandra Tejaswi was a polymath, contributing
significantly to Kannada literature, photography, calligraphy, digital
imaging, social movements, and agriculture.[12]
Career[edit]
Kuvempu began his academic career as a lecturer of Kannada language at the
Maharaja's College in Mysore in 1929. He worked as an assistant professor in
the Central college, Bangalore from 1936. He re-joined Maharaja's college
in Mysore in 1946 as a professor. He went on to become the principal of the
Maharaja's college in 1955. In 1956 he was selected as the Vice-
Chancellor of Mysore University where he served till retirement in 1960. He
was the first graduate from Mysore University to rise to that position.[8]
Bibliography[edit]
Epic[edit]
• Sri Ramayana Darshanam/ಶ್ರೀÊರಾಮಾಯಣÊದರ್ಶನಂ - Volume-01 (1949), Volume-02
(1957)
• Chitrangada/ಚಿತ್ರಾಂಗದಾ
Novels[edit]
• Kaanuru Heggadati/ಕಾನೂರುÊಹೆಗ್ಗಡತಿ (1936)
• Malegalalli Madumagalu/ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿÊಮದುಮಗಳು[13] (1967)
Plays[edit]
• Birugaali/ಬಿರುಗಾಳಿ (1930)
• Maharaatri/ಮಹಾರಾತ್ರಿ (1931)
• Smashana Kurukshethra/ಸ್ಮಶಾನÊಕುರುಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ (1931)
• Jalagaara/ಜಲಗಾರ (1931)
• Raktaakshi/ರಕ್ತಾಕ್ಷಿ (1932)
• Shoodra Tapaswi/ಶೂದ್ರÊತಪಸ್ವಿ (1944)
• Beralge koral/ಬೆರಳ್ಗೆÊಕೊರಳ್ (1947)
• Yamana solu/ಯಮನÊಸೇೂಲು
• Chandrahasa/ಚಂದ್ರಹಾಸ
• Balidaana/ಬಲಿದಾನ
• Kaaneena/ಕಾನೀನ (1974)
Autobiography[edit]
• Nenapina Doniyali/ನೆನಪಿನÊದೇೂಣಿಯಲಿ (1980)
Collection of stories[edit]
• Sanyaasi Mattu Itare Kathegalu / ಸನ್ಯಾಸಿÊಮತ್ತುÊಇತರೆÊಕಥೆಗಳು (1937)
• Nanna Devaru Mattu Itare Kathegalu / ನನ್ನÊದೇವರುÊಮತ್ತುÊಇತರೆÊಕಥೆಗಳು (1940)
Essays[edit]
• Malenaadina Chittragalu / ಮಲೆನಾಡಿನÊಚಿತ್ರಗಳು (1933)
Literary criticism[edit]
• Atmashreegagi Nirankushamatigalagi (1944)
• Kavyavihara (1946)
• Taponandana (1951)
• Vibhuthi Pooje / ವಿಭೂತಿÊಪೂಜೆ (1953)
• Draupadiya Shrimudi (1960)
• Vicharakrantige Ahvana (1976)
• Sahityaprachara
• Ithyadi
• Raso Vai Saha
Essay and Other[edit]
• Manujamatha Viswapatha
• Kavya Vihara
• Mantramangalya
 Biography[edit]
• Swami Vivekananda (1932)
• Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1934)
Translation[edit]
• Guruvinodane Devaredege
• Janapriya Valmiki Ramayana
Stories and poems for children[edit]
• Bommanahalliya kindarijogi(1936)
• Mari vijnani(1947)
• Meghapura (1947)
• Nanna mane (1947)
• Nanna gopala
• Amalana kathe
• Sahasa pavana
• Modannana Tamma
• Narigaligeke Kodilla
• Haluru
Poetry[edit]
• Kolalu (1930)
• Panchajanya (1933)
• Navilu (1934)
• Kalasundari (1934)
• Kathana Kavanagalu (1937)
• Kogile Matthu Soviet Russia (1944)
• Prema Kashmeera (1946)
• Agnihamsa (1946)
• Krutthike (1946)
• Pakshikashi (1946)
• Kinkini (Collection of Vachana) (1946)
• Shodashi (1946)
• Chandramanchake Baa Chakori (1957)
• Ikshugangothri (1957)
• Anikethana (1963)
• Jenaguva (1964)
• Anutthara (1965)
• Manthrakshathe (1966)
• Kadaradake (1967)
• Prethakyoo (1967)
• Kuteechaka (1967)
• Honna Hotthaare (1976)
• Koneya Thene Matthu Vishwamanava Sandesha (1981)
Movies[edit]
• Kanooru Heggadithi (directed by Girish Karnad).
Drama[edit]
• Malegaladalli Madumagalu (directed by Basavalingaiah)
Awards and honours[edit]
• Karnataka Ratna (1992)[14]
• Padma Vibhushan (1988)[15]
• Pampa Award (1987)[14]
• Jnanpith Award (1967)[16]
• Rashtrakavi ("National Poet") (1964)[14]
• Padma Bhushan (1958)[15]
• Sahitya Akademi Award (1955)[14]
• To landmark the golden jubilee of Kannada's first Jnanapeeth award, on 29
December 2017, Kuvempu's 113th birth anniversary, Google India dedicated a
Google Doodle in his honor.[17][18]
Memorials[edit]
Kavimane — Kuvempu Memorial[edit]
 Kuvempu's memorial in Kavishaila, Kuppali
The childhood home of Kuvempu at Kuppali has been converted into a museum by
Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Pratishtana (a trust dedicated to Kuvempu). This trust
has undertaken immense developmental works in Kuppali to showcase Kuvempu and
his works to the external world.[19] On 23 November 2015 night, many
valuables including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards conferred on poet
laureate Kuvempu were stolen from Kavimane.[20][21][22]
The entire museum has been ransacked. The surveillance cameras there have
also been damaged. The Jnanapith award kept there has remained intact..
Kavishaila[edit]
The gradually rising hill south of the house is named Kavishaila, Kuvempu's
mortal remains were placed at Kavishaila.[19]
Biographies on Kuvempu[edit]

Kuvempu on a 2017 stamp of India

• Annana Nenapu, Poornachandra Tejaswi
• Yugada Kavi, K.C. Shiva Reddy
• Kuvempu, Pradhan Gurudatta
• Magalu Kanda Kuvempu, Tharini Chidananda,
Commemoration[edit]
The Kuvempu University in Shimoga, Karnataka was established in
1987.[23] The Vishwamanava Express[24] was named in honour of Kuvempu's idea
of "Vishwa Manava" ("Universal Man").[25]
India Post honoured Kuvempu by releasing a postage stamp in 1997[26] and
2017.[27]
See also[edit]
• List of Indian writers
• Kannada language
• Kannada literature
• Kannada poetry
• Rashtrakavi - list of poets who have borne the title.
References[edit]
1. ^ "Who is Kupali Venkatappa Puttappa? Know all about Indian novelist honoured
by Google through doodle". The Financial Express. 29 December 2017.
Retrieved 29 December 2017.
2. ^ "..:: Welcome to Sahitya Akademi ::." sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 12
 April 2022.
3. ^ Jump up to:a b "The Gentle Radiance of a Luminous Lamp". Ramakrishna Math.
Archived from the original on 22 August 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2006.
4. ^ "Google is celebrating Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa with a doodle, who was
Puttappa". India Today. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
5. ^ "Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa: Kuvempu's Kannada legacy". aljazeera.com.
6. ^ "Kuvempu's 113th birth anniversary: Google doodle honours 20th century
Kannada poet". hindustantimes. 29 December 2017.
7. ^ Jump up to:a b c Rao, L. S. Sheshagiri (2012). Kuvempu. Sapna Book House
Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 9788128017933. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
8. ^ Jump up to:a b Bharati, Veena. "Poet, nature lover and humanist". Deccan
Herald. Archived from the original on 18 March 2006. Retrieved 2
September 2006.
9. ^ "Jnanpith Awards". Ekavi. Retrieved 31 October 2006.
10. ^ "After burglary, Kuvempu museum steps up security". The Hindu. 25 November
2015.
11. ^ "Kuvempu | Kuvempu's Books and Awards | Kannada Poet". Karnataka.com. 13
August 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
12. ^ Jump up to:a b c "Kuvempu". Thank You Indian Army. 18 January 2018.
Retrieved 30 July 2020.
13. ^ "Malegalalli Madumagalu book PDF Download free". 5 December 2018.
14. ^ Jump up to:a b c d "Culture p484-485" (PDF). A Handbook of Karnataka.
Government of Karnataka. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2011.
Retrieved 10 December 2010.
15. ^ Jump up to:a b "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home
Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013. Retrieved 10
December 2010.
16. ^ "Jnanpith Laureates Official listings". Jnanpith Website. Archived from the
original on 13 October 2007.
17. ^ p. m, Veerendra (21 December 2017). "goldenJubliee". The Hindu.
18. ^ "googleIndiaTwitter".
19. ^ Jump up to:a b "Where the poet once lived". Deccan Herald. 29 June 2009.
20. ^ Staff Correspondent (24 November 2015). "Kuvempu memorial ransacked". The
Hindhu.
21. ^ "Padma Awards, Cash Stolen From magane Memorial". The New Indian Express.
25 November 2015.
22. ^ Kumar R B, Santosh (29 June 2009). "Padma awards of renowned Kannada poet
Kuvempu stolen". The Indian Express.
23. ^ "About kuvempu university".
24. ^ Vishwa Manava Express hits the tracks. The Hindu (23 May 2017). Retrieved
on 2018-11-06.
25. ^ 'Vishwamanava Express', and story behind the name. Deccan Herald. 27 May
2017
26. ^ Jnanpith Award Winners, Kannada (click for stamp information) :::
1996-1997 » Commemorative Stamps » Stamps. Indianphilatelics.com (28 March
1997). Retrieved on 2018-11-06.
27. ^ Postage Stamps, Stamp issue calendar 2014, Paper postage, Commemorative and
definitive stamps, Service Postage Stamps, Philately Offices, Philatelic
Bureaux and counters, Mint stamps (unused stamps). Postage Stamps. Retrieved
on 6 November 2018.
Further reading[edit]
• Gowda, Chandan (12 January 2015). "Shadow on the glen : legendary writer
Kuvempu's liberal legacy is revered in Karnataka". Outlook. 55 (1): 74–75.
Retrieved 7 January 2016.
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