Kanhaiyalal Sethia

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Kanhaiyalal Sethia is one of the most well known Rajasthani poets. He was born September 11, 1919 in Sujangarh,Churu District in indian state of Rajasthan.

The poetry of Kanhaiyalal shows his patriotic fervor for Rajasthan. His poems reflect the silent changes taking place in rural life of Rajasthan .Some of his poems are full of religious and spiritual overtones.

[edit] Work

His first collection Ramaniyai ra soratha, was written in the traditional style of didactic poetry rich in images and similes. His other books of poems are Minjhara, Kum kum, Lilatamsa, Dhara kuncham dhara majalam, Mayada ro helo, Sabada, Satavani, Aghori kala. His book of poetic prose is Gala-gachiya.

[edit] Awards

Kanhaiyalal Sethia was awarded the Sahitya Akademi award for his work Lilatamsa. He also received Jnanapitha Moortidevi Award in 1986 and Surajmal Misrana Sekhar Award in 1987. He was conferred Padma Shri award in 2004 .

He is also a Nationalist & social activist.

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