Kuvempu
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa widely known by the pen name Kuvempu was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 20th century Kannada literature. He is immortalised by some of his phrases, and in particular for his contribution to Universal Humanism or in his own words Vishwa maanavataa Vaada. He has penned the Karnataka State anthem Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate.
He has written several Poems, stories and plays. His work Sri Ramayana Darshanam, the rewriting of the great ancient Indian epic Ramayana in modern Kannada, is regarded as revival of the era of Mahakavya (Epic poetry) in a contemporary form and charm.
He has received several awards for his works in the field of literature such as, Jnanpith Award, Sahitya Akademi Award , Pampa Award , Karnataka Ratna. He has also received The Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India and Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. He is the second among Kannada poets to be revered as Rashtrakavi
His son K P Poornachandra Tejaswi was a famous writer as well.
He has written several Poems, stories and plays. His work Sri Ramayana Darshanam, the rewriting of the great ancient Indian epic Ramayana in modern Kannada, is regarded as revival of the era of Mahakavya (Epic poetry) in a contemporary form and charm.
He has received several awards for his works in the field of literature such as, Jnanpith Award, Sahitya Akademi Award , Pampa Award , Karnataka Ratna. He has also received The Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India and Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. He is the second among Kannada poets to be revered as Rashtrakavi
His son K P Poornachandra Tejaswi was a famous writer as well.
