Simpi Linganna
| Simpi Linganna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1905 Chadachana, Indi, Bijapur district, Karnataka |
| Died | May 5, 1993 |
| Pen name | Bharatha |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer |
| Nationality | India |
Simpi Linganna (1905 – May 5, 1993), was a writer of the Kannada language. He is known for his immense contribution for folk literature. He was the President of 62nd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana which was held at Koppal in 1992.[1]
Life and career
Simpi Linganna was born in 1905 in the village of Chadachana in Bijapur district of Karnataka. He basically worked as a primary school teacher and took up writing as a hobby.
Literary contributions
- Swargadoolegalu
- Garathiya Baalu
- Janangada Jeevala
- Naatya Sadhane
- Mugilujenu
Awards and recognitions
Simpi Liganna's many awards and recognitions include:
- President Award as a Teacher
- Karnataka Sahithya Academy Award.
- Honorary Doctor of Literature from Karnatak University[2]
- Bombay Government Prize.
- Mysore Government Prize.
- President of 62nd Kannada Sahithya Sammelana, 1993, Koppal
External links
Works of Simpi Linganna available at www.chilume.com
Notes
- ↑ Sahithya Nandana, Kannada text book for first PU course
- ↑ Lal, M. (1992). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot. Sahitya Akademi. p. 4101. ISBN 9788126012213. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
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