G. N. Dandekar

Gopal Nilkanth Dandekar (born 1917) is an eminent Marathi author and a Sahitya Kala Akademi award winner.

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Mogara Phulala (based on the life and works of Sant Dnyaneshwar)
Smaran Gatha (Autobiography)
Padghavli (Novel. Story of a Brahmin family in coastal Maharashtra. Describes lifestyle in 18 century)
Pavanakathacha Dhondi (Novel)
The Last Kirtan of Gadage Baba
Shitu
Durga Bhraman gatha (wanderings among the hill forts of Maharashtra)
Machivarala Budha (Novel)
Purnamaychi Lekara (Novel)
Jait-re-jait (Novel). Later a film based on the novel was directed by Jabbar Patel
Aamhi Bhagirathaache Putra (Novel. Based on the making of Bhakra-nangal dam on river Satlaj)
Raanbhuli (Novel)
Durg Darshan (wanderings among the hill forts of Maharashtra)
Kille (Informative book about trekking routes in Sahyaadri).
Chhand Maze Vegle (Novel)
Tambadphuti (Novel)
Kuna Ekachi Bhramangatha (Novel)
Mrunmayee (Novel)
Tuka Akaashaaevdhaa (Novel. Based on the life and works of Sant Tukaaraam)
Bayaa Daar Ughad (Novel. Part I of the 5 novels on Raja Shivaji's Maharashtra)
Har Har Mahaadev (Novel. Part II of the 5 novels on Raja Shivaji's Maharashtra)
Daryabhavaani (Novel. Part III of the 5 novels on Raja Shivaji's Maharashtra)

He To Shreenchi Eechhaa (Novel. Part V of the 5 novels on Raja Shivaji's Maharashtra)
Das Dongari Rahato (Book about Shri Samartha Ramdas Swami )
Anandvan Bhuvani (Book about Shri Samartha Ramdas Swami )
Zunjar Machi (Novel )