Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 – 11 November 1994),[3] popularly known by his pen nameKuvempu//(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.
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
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
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]
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]
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
The gradually rising hill south of the house is named Kavishaila, Kuvempu's mortal remains were placed at Kavishaila.[19]
Rashtrakavi - list of poets who have borne the title.
References
^"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.
^"..:: Welcome to Sahitya Akademi ::." sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
^ ab. Ramakrishna Math. Archived from the original on 22 August 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2006.
^"Google is celebrating Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa with a doodle, who was Puttappa". India Today. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
^Vishwa Manava Express hits the tracks. The Hindu (23 May 2017). Retrieved on 2018-11-06.
^'Vishwamanava Express', and story behind the name. Deccan Herald. 27 May 2017
^Jnanpith Award Winners, Kannada (click for stamp information) ::: 1996-1997 » Commemorative Stamps » Stamps. Indianphilatelics.com (28 March 1997). Retrieved on 2018-11-06.
^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
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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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 KuvempuBorn 1904 12 29 29 December 1904Hirekodige Koppa Chikmagalur Kingdom of Mysore now in Karnataka 1 Died11 November 1994 1994 11 11 aged 89 Mysore Karnataka IndiaPen nameKuvempuOccupationPoet novelist playwright academicLanguageKannadaGenreFiction dramaLiterary movementNavodayaNotable awardsKarnataka Ratna 1992 Padma Vibhushan 1988 Jnanapith Award 1967 Padma Bhushan 1958 Sahitya Akademi Award 1955 2 SpouseHemavathi m 1937 1994 wbr Children4 including Poornachandra TejaswiKuvempu 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 1 Biography 1 1 Early life and education 1 2 Family 1 3 Career 2 Bibliography 2 1 Epic 2 2 Novels 2 3 Plays 2 4 Autobiography 2 5 Collection of stories 2 6 Essays 2 7 Literary criticism 2 8 Essay and Other 2 9 Biography 2 10 Translation 2 11 Stories and poems for children 2 12 Poetry 2 13 Movies 2 14 Drama 3 Awards and honours 4 Memorials 4 1 Kavimane Kuvempu Memorial 4 2 Kavishaila 5 Biographies on Kuvempu 6 Commemoration 7 See also 8 References 9 Further reading 10 External linksBiography EditEarly 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 EditEpic Edit Sri Ramayana Darshanam ಶ ರ ರ ಮ ಯಣ ದರ ಶನ Volume 01 1949 Volume 02 1957 Chitrangada ಚ ತ ರ ಗದ Novels Edit Kaanuru Heggaditi ಕ ನ ರ ಹ ಗ ಗಡ ತ 1936 Malegalalli Madumagalu ಮಲ ಗಳಲ ಲ ಮದ ಮಗಳ 13 1967 Plays Edit Birugaali ಬ ರ ಗ ಳ 1930 Maharaatri ಮಹ ರ ತ ರ 1931 Smashana Kurukshethra ಸ ಮಶ ನ ಕ ರ ಕ ಷ ತ ರ 1931 Jalagaara ಜಲಗ ರ 1931 Raktaakshi ರಕ ತ ಕ ಷ 1932 Shoodra Tapaswi ಶ ದ ರ ತಪಸ ವ 1944 Beralge koral ಬ ರಳ ಗ ಕ ರಳ 1947 Yamana solu ಯಮನ ಸ ಲ Chandrahasa ಚ ದ ರಹ ಸ Balidaana ಬಲ ದ ನ Kaaneena ಕ ನ ನ 1974 Autobiography Edit Nenapina Doniyali ನ ನಪ ನ ದ ಣ ಯಲ 1980 Collection of stories Edit Sanyaasi Mattu Itare Kathegalu ಸನ ಯ ಸ ಮತ ತ ಇತರ ಕಥ ಗಳ 1937 Nanna Devaru Mattu Itare Kathegalu ನನ ನ ದ ವರ ಮತ ತ ಇತರ ಕಥ ಗಳ 1940 Essays Edit Malenaadina Chittragalu ಮಲ ನ ಡ ನ ಚ ತ ರಗಳ 1933 Literary criticism Edit Atmashreegagi Nirankushamatigalagi 1944 Kavyavihara 1946 Taponandana 1951 Vibhuthi Pooje ವ ಭ ತ ಪ ಜ 1953 Draupadiya Shrimudi 1960 Vicharakrantige Ahvana 1976 Sahityaprachara Ithyadi Raso Vai SahaEssay and Other Edit Manujamatha Viswapatha Kavya Vihara MantramangalyaBiography Edit Swami Vivekananda 1932 Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa 1934Translation Edit Guruvinodane Devaredege Janapriya Valmiki RamayanaStories 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 HaluruPoetry 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 EditKarnataka 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 EditKavimane 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 EditThe 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 EditList of Indian writers Kannada language Kannada literature Kannada poetry Rashtrakavi list of poets who have borne the title References Edit 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 Welcome to Sahitya Akademi sahitya akademi gov in Retrieved 12 April 2022 a b The Gentle Radiance of a Luminous Lamp Ramakrishna Math Archived from the original on 22 August 2006 Retrieved 31 October 2006 Google is celebrating Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa with a doodle who was Puttappa India Today 29 December 2017 Retrieved 21 November 2021 Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa Kuvempu s Kannada legacy aljazeera com Kuvempu s 113th birth anniversary Google doodle honours 20th century Kannada poet hindustantimes 29 December 2017 a b c Rao L S Sheshagiri 2012 Kuvempu Sapna Book House Pvt Ltd ISBN 9788128017933 Retrieved 29 December 2017 a b Bharati Veena Poet nature lover and humanist Deccan Herald Archived from the original on 18 March 2006 Retrieved 2 September 2006 Jnanpith Awards Ekavi Retrieved 31 October 2006 After burglary Kuvempu museum steps up security The Hindu 25 November 2015 Kuvempu Kuvempu s Books and Awards Kannada Poet Karnataka com 13 August 2017 Retrieved 30 July 2020 a b c Kuvempu Thank You Indian Army 18 January 2018 Retrieved 30 July 2020 Malegalalli Madumagalu book PDF Download free 5 December 2018 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 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 Jnanpith Laureates Official listings Jnanpith Website Archived from the original on 13 October 2007 p m Veerendra 21 December 2017 goldenJubliee The Hindu googleIndiaTwitter a b Where the poet once lived Deccan Herald 29 June 2009 Staff Correspondent 24 November 2015 Kuvempu memorial ransacked The Hindhu Padma Awards Cash Stolen From magane Memorial The New Indian Express 25 November 2015 Kumar R B Santosh 29 June 2009 Padma awards of renowned Kannada poet Kuvempu stolen The Indian Express About kuvempu university Vishwa Manava Express hits the tracks The Hindu 23 May 2017 Retrieved on 2018 11 06 Vishwamanava Express and story behind the name Deccan Herald 27 May 2017 Jnanpith Award Winners Kannada click for stamp information 1996 1997 Commemorative Stamps Stamps Indianphilatelics com 28 March 1997 Retrieved on 2018 11 06 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 EditGowda 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 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kuvempu Wikiquote has quotations related to Kuvempu Project Kuvempu Kuvempu Picture Album at Kamat s Potpourri Kuvempu Page at NIC Shimoga Portals Biography India Literature Books Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kuvempu amp oldid 1126980419, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
