Google Feature — K V Puttappa Doodle
113th Birth Anniversary of Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa
Today marks the 113th birth anniversary of Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (December 29, 1904 – November 11, 1994).
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, popularly known by the pen name Kuvempu or by the abbreviation K V Puttappa was an Indian novelist, poet, playwright, critic and thinker. Kuvempu is considered among the greatest Kannada writers of his time, most of his works are written in Kannada and he was a strong proponent of the language.
He was recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of India. Among Kannada writers, Kuvempu was the first to win the prestigious Jnanpith Award for his work on Sri Ramayana Darshanam, the complete Ramayana in Kannada.
For his contributions to Kannada Literature, the Government of Karnataka decorated him with the honorific Rashtrakavi (National Poet) in 1958 and Karnataka Ratna (Gem of Karnataka) in 1992. He penned the Karnataka State Anthem Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate.
Kuvempu studied at Mysore University in 1920’s, taught there for nearly 3 decades and rose to be Vice-Chancellor of the University (1956-60). He initiated Teaching in Kannada Medium. Kuvempu University was established in his honour in his home district of Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa
(December 29, 1904 – November 11, 1994)
Google today celebrates the 113th Birth Anniversary of Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, the novelist, poet, playwright, critic and thinker of Kannada literature, with a doodle.
On clicking the doodle, it takes the visitor to Google search result page for news on Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa.
Google Doodle — Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa’s 113th Birthday
Google Doodle celebrates K V Puttappa’s 113th Birthday in today’s Google Doodle!
Today we celebrate the life and literature of Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, a renowned 20th century Indian poet and author. Known more famously by his pen name Kuvempu, he is considered one of the greatest Kannada writers of his time. The Kannada language is spoken mainly in Kuvempu’s home state of Karnataka, and he strongly advocated for it to be the main medium of education.
Kuvempu’s poem featured above is Poovu (The Flower), rhapsodizing on the beauty of the poet’s natural surroundings. Kuvempu loved his writing to reflect the simple wonder of the world around him, especially flowers. To celebrate Kuvempu’s life and work, today’s Doodle by illustrator Upamanyu Bhattacharyya (and Swati Shelar, who helped with the Kannada lettering) shows Kuvempu surrounded by nature in his beloved home.
Happy birthday, Kuvempu!
K V Puttappa’s 113th Birthday
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa Google Doodle
Published on December 28, 2017 by Doodle Videos.
Today Google in India Celebrate Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa by a Google Doodle for K V Puttappa’s 113th Birthday.
Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, popularly known by the nickname Kuvempu or by K V Puttappa, was a Kannada Novelist, Poet, Playwright, Critic and Thinker.
Today we celebrate the life and literature of Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, a renowned 20th century Indian poet and author. Known more famously by his pen name Kuvempu, he is considered one of the greatest Kannada writers of his time. The Kannada language is spoken mainly in Kuvempu’s home state of Karnataka, and he strongly advocated for it to be the main medium of education.
K V Puttappa Jayanti — December 29, 2017
GoldenTwine Informatics pays Tribute to K V Puttappa on his 113th Birth Anniversary.
K V Puttappa Quote and Poem
For our readers, we have compiled one of his famous quotes, and one of his poems translated in English, for this blog post.
Walking across the greenery
And in the evening that is scary
While taking a breath,
Oh, flower, I listen to your song,
Oh flower, I defeat your love.
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