M. Chidananda Murthy (10 May 1931 – 11 January 2020)[1] was a Kannada writer, researcher and historian. He was a well-known scholar in Karnataka specializing in the history of Kannada language and ancient Karnataka. He was also known for his campaign to conserve the monuments Hampi[2] and to secure classical language status to Kannada Language.[3] Murthy also articulated that uniform civil code and an anti-conversion law must be enacted by the Government in India.[4]
Chidananda Murthy obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in 1953 from Mysore University. He obtained his Master of Arts degree in Kannada Literature in 1957, also from Mysore University. During his postgraduate studies, he produced his influential essay PampaKavi Mattu Maulya Prasara. In Mysore University, he came under the influence of Kannada literary figures like Kuvempu, PuTeeNa, Raghavachar and historians like S. Srikanta Sastri. Another literary stalwart TeeNamShri guided Murthy in doctoral research on Kannada inscriptions. His doctoral thesis was titled A cultural study of Kannada inscriptions.[5] He obtained his PhD degree from Bangalore University in 1964.
Murthy was the head of the department of Kannada Bangalore University. He was also associated with Kannada Shakti Kendra. As a historian most of Murthy's work focused on scientific study of the Kannada Inscriptions. He attempted to contextualize inscriptions in their socio cultural setup. He produced many books on the history of Kannada language and Karnataka. He guided many research students.
Chidananda Murthy was admitted to a private hospital in Bangalore on 9 January when he suffered difficulties in breathing. The doctors reported blockage of windpipe by dry cough. His son said that Murthy had stopped solid intakes and was only consuming fluids from past few months, due to his varying health conditions.
However Chidananda Murthy died two days later after the admission to the hospital, on 11 January 2020 at around 4am.[1] His mortal remains were kept at the city residence in Bangalore for the people to express their last respects. Several dignitaries like B. S. Yediyurappa, S. L. Bhyrappa, S. Suresh Kumar, V. Somanna expressed their condolences to the veteran's death. The government announced the last rites to be performed with full state honours and respect.
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M Chidananda Murthy 10 May 1931 11 January 2020 1 was a Kannada writer researcher and historian He was a well known scholar in Karnataka specializing in the history of Kannada language and ancient Karnataka He was also known for his campaign to conserve the monuments Hampi 2 and to secure classical language status to Kannada Language 3 Murthy also articulated that uniform civil code and an anti conversion law must be enacted by the Government in India 4 M Chidananda MurthyBorn 1931 05 10 10 May 1931Doddamallapura Hirekogalur Channagiri taluk Shimoga District Karnataka IndiaDied11 January 2020 2020 01 11 aged 88 Bengaluru Karnataka IndiaOccupationProfessor writer historianGenreNon Fiction Contents 1 Education 2 Career 5 3 Works 6 4 Awards 5 Illness and death 6 See also 7 References 8 Sources 9 External linksEducation EditChidananda Murthy obtained his Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in 1953 from Mysore University He obtained his Master of Arts degree in Kannada Literature in 1957 also from Mysore University During his postgraduate studies he produced his influential essay Pampa Kavi Mattu Maulya Prasara In Mysore University he came under the influence of Kannada literary figures like Kuvempu PuTeeNa Raghavachar and historians like S Srikanta Sastri Another literary stalwart TeeNamShri guided Murthy in doctoral research on Kannada inscriptions His doctoral thesis was titled A cultural study of Kannada inscriptions 5 He obtained his PhD degree from Bangalore University in 1964 Career 5 EditMurthy was the head of the department of Kannada Bangalore University He was also associated with Kannada Shakti Kendra As a historian most of Murthy s work focused on scientific study of the Kannada Inscriptions He attempted to contextualize inscriptions in their socio cultural setup He produced many books on the history of Kannada language and Karnataka He guided many research students Works 6 EditVirasaiva dharma Bharatiya saṃskr ti Prakasana 2000 Vagartha Bapkō 1981 Vacana sahitya 1975 Sweetness and light Sahithigala Kalavidara Balaga 1989 microform Saṃsōdhane 1967 Saṃsōdhana taraṄga Sarasa Sahitya Prakasana 1966 Purṇa suryagrahaṇa Aibiec Prakasana 1982 Paṇḍitya rasa Kannaḍa Visvavidyalaya 2000 Sunya sampadaneyannu kuritu 1962 Madhyakalina Kannaḍa sahitya mattu aspr syate Prasaraṅga Karnaṭaka Visvavidyalaya 1985 Liṅgayata adhyayangaḷu Vagdevi Pustakagaḷu 1986 Kavirajamarga 1973 Karnaṭaka saṃskr ti Kannaḍa Sahitya Pariṣattu 1991 Karnaṭaka Nepaḷa Prasaraṅga Kannaḍa Visvavidyalaya 2003 Kannaḍayaṇa Priyadarsini Prakasana 1999 Kannada sasanagaḷa samskr tika adhyayana 1966 Hosatu hosatu Kannaḍa Visvavidyalaya 1993 Gramiṇa Bapko Prakasana 1977 Cidananda samagra sampuṭa Sapna Book House 2002 Basavanna National Book Trust India 1972Awards EditRajyothsava award Sahitya Akademi Award Pampa Award in 2002 Alva s Nudisiri Award in 2006 7 Illness and death EditChidananda Murthy was admitted to a private hospital in Bangalore on 9 January when he suffered difficulties in breathing The doctors reported blockage of windpipe by dry cough His son said that Murthy had stopped solid intakes and was only consuming fluids from past few months due to his varying health conditions However Chidananda Murthy died two days later after the admission to the hospital on 11 January 2020 at around 4am 1 His mortal remains were kept at the city residence in Bangalore for the people to express their last respects Several dignitaries like B S Yediyurappa S L Bhyrappa S Suresh Kumar V Somanna expressed their condolences to the veteran s death The government announced the last rites to be performed with full state honours and respect See also EditKannada Kannada literatureReferences Edit a b Jagadish Angadi 11 January 2020 Veteran Kannada scholar M Chidananda Murthy dies www deccanherald com Retrieved 11 January 2020 Protect monuments in Hampi Chidananda Murthy January 22 2010 Archived from the original on 1 June 2012 Retrieved 2010 04 16 Press demand for according classical status to Kannada The Hindu 17 April 2006 Archived from the original on 24 May 2006 Retrieved 1 December 2016 Chidananda Murthy comes out in favour of uniform civil code The Hindu 25 April 2006 Archived from the original on 21 August 2006 Retrieved 1 December 2016 a b The Hindu Pampa Award for Chidananda Murthy Hinduonnet com 25 December 2002 Archived from the original on 22 April 2003 Retrieved 1 December 2016 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link M Chidananda Murthy Open Library Retrieved 1 December 2016 Alva s Nudisiri 2006 Complete Coverage www mangalorean com Archived from the original on 7 February 2010 Retrieved 2010 04 16 Sources Edit Religion neutral society must for secularism Usurped The Hindu 10 May 2004External links EditZydenbos Robert J July 1997 Virasaivism Caste Revolution Etc Journal of the American Oriental Society 117 3 525 535 doi 10 2307 605250 JSTOR 605250 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index 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