Kannada literature refers to the literature in Kannada language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka. Kannada literature has been the most successful among all contemporary Indian literatures, having been awarded seven Jnanpith awards. It boasts of a rich and ancient body of literature covering topics as diverse as Jainism (puranas), Virashiavism (Vachana), and Vaishnavism (Haridasa Sahitya).^[1][2] Evidence from edicts during the time of Ashoka the Great suggest that the Kannada script and its literature had derived from Buddhist literature.^[3]The earliest attested full length inscription in Kannada and its script dates to 450 CE^[4] while the earliest extant literary work, Kavirajamarga has been dated to 850 CE.^[5] References made in Kavirajamarga however proves Kannada literature flourished in the Chattana and Beddande styles during earlier centuries.^[6] Kannada literature is also one of the oldest and unique literary tradition in India. It is mainly influenced by its own folk tradition. It has always absorbed its essence from the Kannada socio-cultural scenario. “Kannada” redirects here. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... Jnanpith Award (pronounced Gyanpeeth Award) is the highest literary honour presented by the Government of India. ... The vachanas are a body of work, and a form of writing, in Kannada. ... Haridasa (haridasaru in Kannada) movement is considered as one of the turning points in Indian history. ... Ashoka redirects here. ... Sri Vijaya, the court poet of Amoghavarsha Nripathunga, the Rashtrakuta ruler, composed it in the 9 Th centuries A.D. It is considered that Sri Vijaya did the first literary works in 9th Century A.D. This work is generally held to be the earliest literary work in Kannada. ...

Badami Chalukya inscription in Old Kannada, Virupaksha Temple, 745 C.E, Pattadakal

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Early writing

The earliest example of full length Kannada writing can be found in the Halmidi inscription, dated c. 450 CE. There is also an abundance of inscriptions with partial Kannada writing prior to 450 CE. The famous Badami cliff and Mahakuta Pillar inscriptions from the sixth century, provide more examples of early Kannada writing. The earliest extant record of Kannada poetry in Tripadi metre are the Kappe Arabhatta record of 700 CE^[7]. Early Kannada coinage starts with fifth century Kadamba kingdom. The Halmidi inscription is so far the oldest known Kannada inscription in the Kannada script. ... Badami Cave Temple No 3. ... Mahakuta Pillar (Kannada: ಮಹಾಕೂಟ ಸ್ತಂಭ) in the town of Mahakuta in present day Bagalkot district of Karnataka state is the source of an important Badami Chalukya inscription called Mahakuta pillar inscription ascribed to king Mangalesa, second son of Pulakesi I. It is made of fine grained sandstone. ... The 6th century is the period from 501 - 600 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... Extant literature refers to texts that have survived from the past to the present time. ... Kannada poetry is poetry written in the Kannada language spoken in Karnataka state of India. ... Kappe Arabhatta (Kannada:ಕಪ್ಪೆ ಆರಭಟ್ಟ) was a Kannada poet of 7th century, and is famous for his inscription written in 700 CE during Chalukyas rule in Badami. ... An ancient royal family of Karnataka, who ruled from their capital of Banavasi, later branched into Goa, Hanagal and Chandavar. ...

Apart from inscriptional records, the earliest record of full length literature in Kannada starts with the Kavirajamarga, a work on poetics written in 850 CE. While most accounts credit the Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I Nrupatunga as the author, the view that the real author was Srivijaya, a poet at his court is also widely held. The work is a treatise on Kannada poetry, the Kannada language and Kannada speaking people in general. Sri Vijaya, the court poet of Amoghavarsha Nripathunga, the Rashtrakuta ruler, composed it in the 9 Th centuries A.D. It is considered that Sri Vijaya did the first literary works in 9th Century A.D. This work is generally held to be the earliest literary work in Kannada. ... Events April 20 - Guntherus becomes Bishop of Cologne. ... Amoghavarsha Nripathunga, or Amoghavarsha I was the king of Rashtrakuta from 814 to 878, and is widely considered the greatest. ... Map of Southeast Asia at end of 12th century. ... Kannadiga (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ |masculine|), or Kannadati (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡತಿ |feminine|) are an ethnic group primarily located in the state of Karnataka in India and neighbouring areas like Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala ,Goa and Maharashtra. ...

While the Kavirajamarga remains the earliest extant record of Kannada literature, based on an abundance of references from various sources, historians estimate that literature in Kannada must have begun several centuries earlier. The Kavirajamarga itself names at least eight or ten writers in prose and verse; describes them as "...but a few, of many..." and also goes on to quote and critique illustrative stanzas of several other poets whose names are not mentioned. Moreover, the very nature of the Kavirajamarga itself, a treatise on the methods of poets as it is, implies an already long standing literary tradition.

Among earlier writers, the Kavirajamarga makes special mention of Durvinita (482-522 CE), Vimala, Udaya, Nagarjuna, Jayabandhu and Srivijaya. However, none of their earlier works have been discovered yet. DURVINITA (C.495-535 A. D.): (Ref: http:http://www. ...

Apart from those mentioned in the Kavirajamarga, early Kannada writers frequently mention three poets, Samanta Bhadra (6th CE), Kavi Parameshthi (4th CE) and Pujyapada(6 - 7th CE) as being especially eminent among their predecessors. While no known Kannada works have been attributed to them, given the frequency and uniformity with which they are mentioned by Kannada writers, it is probable that they wrote in Kannada. Sanskrit works of these writers, however, are widely attested, though not extant. Some commentaries by others of their works have been discovered.

Regardless of whether the aforementioned trio wrote in Kannada or not, there were others who certainly did. Special mention is due to Srivarddhadeva or Tumbuluracharya(his name from his birthplace) who authored the Chudamani (Crest jewel), a 96,000-verse commentary on the "Tattvartha-Mahashastra". A couplet attributed to Dandi in a 12th CE inscription heaps praise on the author and the work. Bhattakalanka, a 16th century Kannada grammarian calls it the greatest work in Kannada literature. Bhattakalanka in his works also quotes Gunanandi(c. 900), an expert in logic, grammar and prose. Dandi is a small village in the district of Valsad, Gujarat, India. ...

The history of Kannada literature is usually studied under four phases: purva HaleGannada(pre-old Kannada) HaleGannada (Old Kannada), NaduGannada (Middle Kannada) and Hosa Kannada (New Kannada).

Medieval Kannada literature

Main article: Medieval Kannada literature

The medieval Kannada literature covered a wide range of topics and subjects. The medieval period produced, broadly speaking, writers of the Jain, Virashaiva, Vaishnava and secular traditions. From the earliest known literary works to the 12th century, the period is called the age of Jain literature, with a few works by Virashaivas and Brahmins. The 13th century to 15th century saw the emergence of numerous Virashaiva and Brahminical writers with a proportional decline in Jain literary works. Thereafter, Kannada literary tradition has been dominated by Virashaiva and Brahmin writers.^[8] The earliest known metres used by Jain writers prior to 9th century were the chattana, bedande and the melvadu metres, writings in which have not been discovered but are known from references made to them in later centuries.^[8] Popular metres from the 9th century onwards when Kannada literature is available are the champu-kavyas or just champu (poems in verse of various metres interspersed with paragraphs of prose),^[9] vachana (Virashaiva poetic prose in simple and lucid Kannada from 12th century),^[10] sangatya (sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument and introduced in 1232 by Sisumanayana),^[11] shatpadi (seven-liners popular in later Jain, Brahminical and Virashaiva works),^[12] ragale (lyrical poems with refrain), tripadi (three-liners),^[13] and kavya (a poem in classical style).^[14] Medieval Kannada literature covered a wide range of subjects and genres which can broadly be classified under the Jain, Virashaiva, Vaishnava and secular traditions. ... JAIN is an activity within the Java Community Process, developing APIs for the creation of telephony (voice and data) services. ... Lingayatism is a religious movement in India. ... Vaishnavism is the branch of Hinduism in which Vishnu or one of his avatars (i. ... The term Brahmin denotes both a member of the priestly class in the Hindu varna system, and a member of the highest caste in the caste system of Hindu society. ... The vachanas are a body of work, and a form of writing, in Kannada. ... Kavya is a popular first name for an Indian girl. ...

The Jain writers wrote mainly about the Tirthankars (Jain saints) and about princess and persons who attained sainthood. These writings are called Jain puranas. Virashaiva works centered around the Hindu god Shiva, his various forms and his saintly devotees. A unique and native form of poetic literature called Vachana sahitya was born in the 12th century as a reaction to the rigid social customs prevailing at that time. This form of poetry in pithy prose was heralded by the Virashaiva saints and remains popular even today.^[15] Brahminical writings were on the Vaishnava Hindu epics, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata, the Puranas and subjects bearing on the Vedas.^[16] Another devotional movement, inspired by the teachings of Madhwacharya heralded by Vaishnava saints ushered in a form of Kannada literature called the Haridasa sahitya (literature of slaves of god) in the 14th century and resulted in the production of a vast corpus of devotional compositions over the next four centuries.^[17] A vast amount of literature came to be written on non-religious subjects generally classified as secular literature. Secular literatures were on such subjects as grammar (sabdagama), logic (yuktyagama), philosophy (paramagama), poetry, romance, drama, rhetoric, prosody, lexicon, biography, history, medicine, veterinary science, mathematics, poetic inscriptions called kavya, cookery, astrology, meteorology, toxicology, eroticism etc.^[18] The 24 Jinas carved on a rock in Ginjee, Tamilnadu In Jainism, a Tirthankar (Fordmaker) (also Tirthankara or Jina) is a human who by adopting asceticism achieves enlightenment (perfect knowledge), thus becoming a Jina (one who has conquered his inner enemies - anger, pride, deceit, desire etc. ... The Puranas are part of Hindu Smriti; these religious scriptures discuss devotion and mythology. ... For other uses, see Siva (disambiguation). ... The vachanas are a body of work, and a form of writing, in Kannada. ... Vaishnavism is the branch of Hinduism in which Vishnu or one of his avatars (i. ... For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... The Bhagavata Purana (sometimes rendered as Bhagavatha Purana), also known as the Srimad Bhagavatam, written by Sri Krsna Dvaipayana Vyasadeva c. ... The Puranas are part of Hindu Smriti; these religious scriptures discuss devotion and mythology. ... Veda redirects here. ... Shri Madhvacharya,(1238-1317), was the chief propounder of the Dvaita or dualistic school of Hindu philosophy, one of the three influential Vedanta philosophies. ... Haridasa (haridasaru in Kannada) movement is considered as one of the turning points in Indian history. ... For the rules of English grammar, see English grammar and Disputes in English grammar. ... Logic (from Classical Greek λόγος logos; meaning word, thought, idea, argument, account, reason, or principle) is the study of the principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration. ... For other uses, see Philosophy (disambiguation). ... This article is about the art form. ... This article primarily discusses philosophical ideologies in relation to the subject of romantic love. ... For other uses, see Drama (disambiguation). ... Rhetoric (from Greek , rhêtôr, orator, teacher) is generally understood to be the art or technique of persuasion through the use of oral, visual, or written language; however, this definition of rhetoric has expanded greatly since rhetoric emerged as a field of study in universities. ... Prosody may mean several things: Prosody consists of distinctive variations of stress, tone, and timing in spoken language. ... Look up lexicon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the study of time in human terms. ... For the chemical substances known as medicines, see medication. ... Veterinary medicine is the application of medical diagnostic and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals. ... For other meanings of mathematics or uses of math and maths, see Mathematics (disambiguation) and Math (disambiguation). ... Cooking is the act of preparing food for consumption. ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut (1888). ... // Meteorology (from Greek: μετέωρον, meteoron, high in the sky; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. ... Toxicology (from the Greek words toxicos and logos [1]) is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms [2]. It is the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of poisoning, especially the poisoning of people. ... Eroticism is an aesthetic focus on sexual desire, especially the feelings of anticipation of sexual activity. ...

Pre-old kannada(purvada haLegannada)

The purvada kannada phase marks the period from 1st century to 9th century A.D.Although no works have been found from this era,various Inscriptions and references have found which confirms the creation of kannada literature in this period.Some of the Important poets of this era includes Durvinita whose reference has been given in Kannada classic "Kavirajamarga".

Old Kannada (haLegannaDa)

The Old Kannada phase marks the period from the ninth century to approximately the 12th century. This period consists mainly of Jain religious literature. The most famous poet from this period is Adikavi Pampa (902-975 CE), one of the most famous writers in the Kannada language. His Vikramarjuna Vijaya (also called pampa bharatha)is hailed as a classic even to this day. With this and his other important work Adipurana he set a trend of poetic excellence for the Kannada poets of the future. The former work is an adaptation of the celebrated Mahabharata, and is the first such adaptation in Kannada. Noted for the strong human bent and the dignified style in his writing, Pampa has been one of the most influential writers in Kannada. He is identified as the adi kavi. (First poet) Jain and Jaina redirect here. ... Pampa (Kannada: ಪಂಪ) born in 902 C.E., also known as Adikavi Pampa, is one of the greatest Kannada poets of all time. ... Vikramarjuna Vijaya(victory of the mighty Arjuna),also known as Pampa Bharatha is a classic work of the jain poet Pampa. ... Adipurana deals with the life of first thirthankara, Vrishabhanatha. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ...

It is only in Kannada that we have a Ramayana and a Bharata based on the Jaina tradition in addition to those based on Brahmanical tradition.

Shivakotiacharya was the first writer in prose style. His work Vaddaradhane is dated to 900 CE. Shivakotiacharya authored the earliest extant prose work in Kannada called Vaddaradhane in 900 C.E. during the rule of Rashtrakuta king Krishna II. There seems to be a 800 C.E. and a 930 C.E date given to this work by some other sources though. ... Vaddaradhane by Shivakotiacharya is the earliest extant prose work in Kannada. ... Gyeonhwon formally establishes the kingdom of Hubaekje in southwestern Korea. ...

Sri Ponna (939-966 CE) is also an important writer from the same period, with Shanti-Purana as his magnum opus. Another major writer of the period is Ranna (949-? CE). His most famous works are the Jain religious work Ajita-Tirthankara Purana and the Gada-Yuddham (The Mace fight), a birds' eye view of the Mahabharata, set in the last day of the Battle of Kurukshetra and relating the story of the Mahabharata through a series of flashbacks. Sri Ponna was the poet royal in the court of Rashtrakuta king Krishna II. Some sources say he was in the court of Krishna III though the former seems more reliable. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Necromancer_bells. ... Jain and Jaina redirect here. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ...

Structurally, the poetry in this period is in the Champu style, essentially poetry interspersed with lyrical prose.

Middle Kannada (naDugannaDa)

The Middle Kannada period gave birth to several genres in Kannada literature, with new forms of composition coming into use, including Ragale (a form of blank verse) and meters like Sangatya and Desi. The works of this period are based on Jain, Hindu principles. Jain and Jaina redirect here. ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ...

Two of the early writers (13th century) of this period are Harihara and Raghavanka, trailblazers in their own right. Harihara established the Ragale form of composition, and most of his works are based on the Shaiva and Veerashaiva traditions. Åšaivism, also transliterated Shaivism and Saivism, is a branch of Hinduism that worships Siva as the Supreme God. ...

Raghavanka popularized the Shatpadi (six-lined stanza) meter through his six works, the most famous being Harishchandra Charitre, based on the life of the Hindu mythological character Harishchandra. The work is noted for its intense attention to human ideals. Harishchandra Charitre is a "Darshana Kavya". Ranganna described in detail the Raghavanka style in his book Shaili. He also wrote Siddharama Charitha and Somanatha Charitha. Siddharama Charitha describes the story of Siddharama and his accomplishments in building a sacred pond and a siva temple at Sonnalige. Bhavna says there are 300 million gods in Hinduism. ... Harishchandra, in Hindu mythology was one of the kings of the Solar Dynasty. ...

A famous Jaina writer of the same period is Janna, who expressed Jain religious teachings through his works, Yashodhara Charite and Ananthanatha Purana. A seminal work on Kannada grammar from the same period is Shabda Mani Darpana by Keshi Raja. Jain and Jaina redirect here. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Vachanas

Kannada had poetry similar to haiku in the twelfth century. This form of poetry, called vachanas, were three liners which were pithy comments on that period's social, religious and economic conditions. More importantly, they hold a mirror to the seed of a social revolution, which caused a radical re-examination of the ideas of caste, creed and religion. One of the important ideas coming out of this revolution was the view that "Work is worship" and a path to spirituality. For the operating system, see Haiku (operating system). ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... Vachanas are a form of Kannada poetry and, according to the 20th century scholars, closely linked to the social revolution lead by Basaveshvara, Allama Prabhu and Akka Mahadevi. ... Social refers to human society or its organization. ... Religious is a term with both a technical definition and folk use. ... Economics (deriving from the Greek words οίκω [okos], house, and νέμω [nemo], rules hence household management) is the social science that studies the allocation of scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. ... For other uses, see Revolution (disambiguation). ... Caste systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social classification, that evolved due to the enormous diversity in India (where all three primary races met, not by forced slavery but by immigration). ... For other uses, see Creed (disambiguation). ... Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ...

Some of the important writers of Vachana literature include Basaveshvara (1131-1167 CE), Allama Prabhu and Akka Mahadevi, the first woman-writer in Kannada. Basaveshvara Basava (also known as Basaveshwara or Basavanna) is known as the founder of the lingayat (Lingayats) religious movement in India. ...

There are a significant number of vachans in Kannada by Basavanna, Akkamahadevi, Allama, Sarvajna are available at www.vicharamantapa.net

Kumara Vyasa

Arguably, Kumara Vyasa has been the most famous and most influential Kannada writer of all time. His lifetime work, the Karnata Bharata KathaManjari, is a sublime adaptation of the first ten Parvas (chapters) of the Mahabharata. A devotee of Krishna, Kumara Vyasa ends his epic with the passing of Krishna in the tenth chapter of the Mahabharata. The work is easily the most celebrated in Kannada literature. Its fame arises out of the fact that it has appealed to people of all strata of education and intellect right up to the present day. The work is entirely composed in the Bhamini Shatpadi meter, a form of six lined stanza. The range of human emotions that Kumara Vyasa explores and the versatility of his vocabulary are extensive. The work is particularly known for its use of sophisticated metaphors, earning Kumara Vyasa the title Rupaka Samrajya Chakravarti (Emperor of the Land of Metaphors). Kumara Vyasa is the pen name of Gadhugina Naranappa who is one of the most famous poets in the Kannada language, spoken in the state of Karnataka, India. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ...

Bhakti

Bhakti literature is the literature composed by the Dasas or saints, around fifteenth century, singing the glory of God through poems. These poems called Padas were usually of ten to twenty lines. They expressed the desire of the Bhakta or devotee to be one with God. This form of poetry was highly amenable to musical composition and exposition. This music evolved into the highly sophisticated and codified Carnatic music. Bhakti (Devanāgarī: भक्ति) is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning devotion and also the path of devotion itself, as in Bhakti-Yoga. ... The Dāsa are a tribe identified as the enemies of the Aryan tribes in the Rigveda. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... A pada ( foot) in Sanskrit poetic meter (chandas) is a quarter of a full verse (the foot of a quadruped being one out of four), e. ... Musical composition is a phrase used in a number of contexts, the most commonly used being a piece of music. ... Carnatic music, also known as is one of the two styles of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music. ...

The Haridasas spread the message of peace, love and bhakti in their Dasa Sahitya, which are also popularly known as Devaranamas. Important writers of the Bhakti genre are Purandara Dasa (1494-1564) and Kanaka Dasa. Haridasa (haridasaru in Kannada) movement is considered as one of the turning points in Indian history. ... Dasa Sahitya is the bhakti literature composed by devotees in honor of Lord Vishnu or one of his avatars. ... Bhakti (Devanāgarī: भक्ति) is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning devotion and also the path of devotion itself, as in Bhakti-Yoga. ... Purandara Dasa Purandara Dasa (1484-1564)(ಪುರಂದರ ದಾಸ) is one of the most prominient composer in carnatic music. ... Kanaka Dasa was one of the devotees of Krishna and an influential person in the Vaishnava bhakti movement in Karnataka. ...

Modern Kannada (hosagannaDa)

Navodaya (New birth)

Navodaya literally means a new birth. This indeed was the reincarnation of Kannada literature in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, after a period of dormancy in the face of British occupation of India. This period saw greats like Srikanthaiah, Kuvempu, Bendre, Shivaram Karanth, Betgeri Krishnasharma. This genre was highly influenced by Romantic English Poetry and Greek theater. It was Srikanthaiah who started this movement of sorts with his translation of a few critically acclaimed English poems of the Romantic period]]. Many educated Kannadigas, especially those who were in the teaching profession, realised that they needed to express themselves in their mother tongue and started writing in Kannada. This article is about the theological concept. ... Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (until 1912), New Delhi (after 1912) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858... A genre [], (French: kind or sort from Greek: γένος (genos)) is a loose set of criteria for a category of literary composition; the term is also used for any other form of art or utterance. ... Many regard William Shakespeare as the greatest English poet. ... Greek theatre or Greek Drama came into its own between 600 and 200 BC in the ancient city of Athens. ... B M Srikanthaiah or B M Shri (1881-1946) was one of the most influential author, writers and translators of Kannada literature. ... Kannadiga (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ |masculine|), or Kannadati (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡತಿ |feminine|) are an ethnic group primarily located in the state of Karnataka in India and neighbouring areas like Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala ,Goa and Maharashtra. ... A profession is an occupation, vocation or career where specialized knowledge of a subject, field, or science is applied. ... First language (native language, mother tongue, or vernacular) is the language a person learns first. ...

Kuvempu is a case in point who was convinced by his professor (of British origin) that he should write in his mother tongue. Kuvempu went on to become a Rashtrakavi (national poet). His love of nature, realisation of the greatness of man's spirit and the vision to see the blend of nature and God made him more than Kannada's Wordsworth. His most famous work is the Sri Ramayana Darshanam, based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Kuvempu - (ಕುವೆಂಪು) is the pen name of a well-known Kannada writer/poet of the 20th century, Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 - 1994). ... Bhavna says there are 300 million gods in Hinduism. ... For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ...

Another interesting case is that of Shivaram Karanth who was a man of great intellect, rock-solid convictions and a profound social sense. His powerful social novels include Marali Mannige ("Back to the Soil") and Mukajjiya Kanasugalu ("A Dumb Granny's Dreams"). K. Shivaram Karanth is a major Kannada writer, social activist, environmentalist, Yakshagana artist and thinker. ... Intelligence is a general mental capability that involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend ideas and language, and learn. ...

Famous poets of the period: Kuvempu, Srikanthaiah, D R Bendre, Pu Ti Narasimhachar, Betgeri Krishnasharma(Anandakanda), K S Narasimha Swamy. B M Srikanthaiah or B M Shri (1881-1946) was one of the most influential author, writers and translators of Kannada literature. ... D.R. Bendre (Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre), who wrote under the pen-name of Ambikatanayadatta, is amongst the most famous of kannada poets of the Navodaya period. ... K. S. Narasimhaswamy (KSN, K. S. Na) (January 26, 1915-December 27, 2003) was a famous poet of Kannada language. ...

Famous novelists of the period: Shivaram Karanth, Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar, S. L. Bhairappa. K. Shivaram Karanth is a major Kannada writer, social activist, environmentalist, Yakshagana artist and thinker. ... Maasti Venkatesh Ayengar (June 6, 1891 - June 6, 1986) was a famous Kannada writer, and a Jnanpith (1983) awardee. ... Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar (1904 - 1991), affectionately known as Gorur was an eminent Kannada writer; well known for his humor and satire. ... Shri S. L. Bhairappa is one of the greatest contemporary kannada novelists. ...

Famous playwrights of the period: T P Kailasam. T P Kailasam (1884 - 1946) was a famous theatre person and sahiti of Kannada. ...

Navya (New/Modernist)

Kannada writer and Jnanpith award winner U. R. Ananthamurthy is one of the modernist writers.

Indian independence in 1947 brought with it the promises of freedom and a new genre sprouted in Kannada poetry. The torchbearer of this tradition was Gopalakrishna Adiga. The Navya poets wrote for and like disillusioned intellectuals. The sophistication in the use of language and the importance of technique to poetry reached new heights in this genre. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (752x1068, 108 KB) Summary U. R. Ananthamurthy, kannada literateur. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (752x1068, 108 KB) Summary U. R. Ananthamurthy, kannada literateur. ... The Jnanpith Award (ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार) is the highest literary honour conferred in the Republic of India. ... Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy (Kannada: ಯು. ಆರ್. ಅನಂತಮೂರ್ತಿ; born december 21, 1932), is a leading contemporary writer, critic and philosopher in Kannada language. ... The Indian Independence Movement was a series of revolutions empowered by the people of India put forth to battle the British Empire for complete political independence, beginning with the Rebellion of 1857. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mogeri Gopalakrishna Adiga (Kannada:ಮೊಗೇರಿ ಗೋಪಾಲ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅಡಿಗ, 1918-1992) was one of the fathers of modern Kannada poetry. ...

Famous writers of the period : U R Ananthamurthy, V.K.Gokak, Girish Karnad, K P Poornachandra Tejaswi, P Lankesh U. R. Ananthamurthy was a great thinker and writer of the Kannada language. ... Girish Karnad (Kannada:ಗಿರೀಶ್ ಕಾರ್ನಾಡ್) (born [[1938 May 19, 1938]]), is a contemporary writer, playwright, actor and movie director in Kannada language. ...

Navyottara (Postmodernist)

Kannada literature in the last fifty years has been closely related to social aspects. The oppressions of the caste system gave rise to the Bandaaya and Dalita genres of poetry. Feminist movements in Indian society gave rise to the Streevaadi (Feminist) genre of poetry. Short stories have been very popular in the twentieth century. Bhavageete (expressionist poetry) is a popular form of poetry in the twentieth century. Caste systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social classification, that evolved due to the enormous diversity in India (where all three primary races met, not by forced slavery but by immigration). ...

For more on Kannada literature, go to http://www.kannadasaahithya.com (Both in Kannada Unicode and non-Unicode versions are available along with few translations in to English)

Awards

The fact that holds testament to the greatness of Kannada literature is that it's writers have won seven Jnanpith awards, the highest for any Indian language. As of August 2004, a total of forty-six Kannada writers have received the Sahitya Akademi award. The Jnanpith Award (ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार) is the highest literary honour conferred in the Republic of India. ...

Reaching people

The popularity of literature is gauged in terms of the response that the educated and interested elite give. But the real popularity of poetry is when common people sing it. Popular appeal is not very easy to achieve for any form of poetry; especially when audiences are not kept in mind. Kannada poetry has a few instances of such mass popularity. Kumaravyasa's epic retelling of the Mahabharata is recited in homes even today. Bhavageete (literally "emotion poetry") has popularized many a Kannada poems and has people humming them. Kumara Vyasa is one of the most famous poets in the Kannada language, spoken in the state of Karnataka, India. ... For the film by Peter Brook, see The Mahabharata (1989 film). ... Bhavageete (literally emotion poetry) is a form of expressionist poetry and light music in India. ...

See also

• Karnataka literature
• Kannada poetry
• Kannada language
• Kannada script
• Karnataka

Karnataka Literature denotes to the wealth of literature created in the region of Karnataka in South India roughly corresponding to the modern state of Karnataka. ... Kannada poetry is poetry written in the Kannada language spoken in Karnataka state of India. ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Note: This page or section contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ...

Notes

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References

• Suryanath U. Kamat, A Concise history of Karnataka from pre-historic times to the present, Jupiter books, MCC, Bangalore, 2001 (Reprinted 2002) OCLC: 7796041
• K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, History of South India, From Prehistoric times to fall of Vijayanagar, 1955, OUP, New Delhi (Reprinted 2002), ISBN 019560686-8
• R. Narasimhacharya, History of Kannada Literature, 1988, Asian Educational Services, New Delhi, Madras,1988 ISBN 81-206-0303-6.
• Iyer, Panchapakesa A.S. [2006] (2006). Karnataka Sangeeta Sastra. Chennai: Zion Printers. 
• Rao, Madhusudana C.R.. History of Haridasas. Haridasas of Karnataka. Haridasa@dvaita.net. Retrieved on 2007-05-30.
• Arthikaje. The Haridasa Movement - Part 2. History of karnataka. OurKarnataka.Com. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
• Kamath, Jyotsna Dr.. Kannada Literature. History of Kannada literature. Kamat's Potpourri. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.

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External links

• Online community for Kannada literary activities
• Online reference source for Kannada literature
• Comprehensive list of Kannada writers and information about them
• History of Kannada Literature
• History of Kannada Literature
• Photo Gallery of Kannada Writers
• Indian Sahitya Akademi Award Winners in Kannada
• Jnanapeeth Awardees in India

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History	Aihole · Alupas · Amoghavarsha · Badami · Banavasi · Chalukyas · Chitradurga Nayaka · Gangas · Halmidi · Hampi · Hoysala Empire · Kadambas · Keladi Nayaka · Kittur Chennamma · Manyakheta · Pattadakal · Pulakesi II · Rashtrakutas · Srirangapatna · Tipu Sultan · Unification of Karnataka · Vijayanagara empire · Western Chalukyas · Mysore Kingdom Aihole (Kannada ಐಹೊಳೆ)is in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. ... The Alupas kings (Kannada: ಆಲೂಪರು)(450 - 1400 C.E.) were a minor dynasty who ruled parts of coastal Karnataka. ... Amoghavarsha Nripathunga was the greatest of the Rashtrakuta kings. ... Badami Cave Temple No 3. ... Banavasi ಬನವಾಸಿ is an ancient temple town on the border of Uttara Kannada District and Shimoga district in the south Indian state of Karnataka. ... The Chalukya Dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled parts of southern India between 550 and 750, and again between 973 and 1190. ... Nayakas of Chitradurga (Kannada: ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗದ ನಾಯಕರು)(1300 - 1779 CE) ruled parts of eastern Karnataka. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... The Halmidi inscription is so far the oldest known Kannada inscription in Kannada script. ... Hampi (Kannada: ಹಂಪೆ, Hampe in Kannada) is a village in northern Karnataka, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in India. ... The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ... Kadambas was an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka, who ruled from their capital of Banavasi from (345-525AD) later branched into Goa, Hanagal and Chandavar. ... Granite pillars, Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri, Shivamogga District Granite pillars, Rameshwara Temple, Keladi, Shivamogga District wall motif, Rameshwara Temple, Keladi, Shivamogga District parrot feeding nestling, Rameshwara Temple, Keladi, Shivamogga District Keladi Nayaka (Kannada: ಕೆಳದಿಯ ನಾಯಕರು)(1499 - 1763 CE) were an important ruling clan of post-medieval Karnataka, India. ... Kitturu Rani Chennamma (Chennamma, the Queen of Kitturu)(1778 - 1829) was the queen of the prince state Kittur in Karnataka. ... Modern Malkheda in Karnataka, once tha capital of Rashtrakutas ... Pattadakal (Kannada- ಪಟ್ಟದಕಲ್) is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka famous for its group of monuments that are the culmination of earliest experiments in vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. ... PULAKESI II (C.610-642 A.D.): Pulakesi II ascended the throne in C.610 A. D., and he has been rightly regarded as the ablest monarch in the Chalukyan line. ... The Rashtrakutas were a dynasty which ruled the Deccan during the 8th-10th centuries. ... Srirangapattana (also spelt Srirangapatna; anglecized to Seringapatam during the British Raj) is a town of great religious, cultural and historic importance located near the city of Mysore in the south Indian state of Karnataka. ... Portrait of Tippu Sultan, 1792 Tippu (Tips) Sultan (full name Sultan Fateh Ali Tippu), also known as the Tiger of Mysore (November 20, 1750, Devanahalli – May 4, 1799, Srirangapattana), was the first son of Haidar Ali by his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-nissa. ... During the period of British rule, the Indian state of Karnataka as it stands today did not exist. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... The Western Chalukyas ruled the western Deccan in South India between the tenth and the thirteenth centuries CE. They were related to the Chalukya dynasty of Badami who were a powerful dynasty who reigned over most of the Deccan between the seventh and the eight centuries. ... The Kingdom of Mysore was a kingdom of southern India, which was founded about 1400 by the Wodeyar dynasty, who ruled the state until Indian independence in 1947, when the kingdom became Mysore state of India, later renamed Karnataka. ...
Geography	Cities and towns · Districts · Rivers · Taluks · Villages · Bayaluseeme · Malenadu · Karavali · Western Ghats The table below lists all the Taluks in Karnataka state of India, district wise. ... Bayaluseeme is the area lying to the east of Malnad, a region of Karnataka state in South India, or east of the western ghats. ... Malnad (Kannada: ಮಲೆನಾಡು) (an English word for Malenadu in Kannada, male means hill and nadu means land) is a region of Karnataka state in South India. ... Karavali (Tulu ಕರಾವಳಿ) is the geographical area covered by sea-coast of Karnataka. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ...
Culture	Bharatanatya · Bhuta Kola · Bidriware · Channapatna toys · Chitrakala Parishat · Gaarudi Gombe · Ilkal saree · Kamsale · Kannada · Karnatik music · Kasuti · Khedda · Mysore Dasara · Togalu Gombeyaata · Udupi cuisine · Veeragase · Yakshagana · Mysore musicians ... Bhuta Kola or spirit worship is an ancient form of worship prevalent among the Tulu-speaking community in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and Kasargod district in Kerala. ... Bidriware is a metal handicraft that originated in Bidar during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans. ... An assortment of Channapatna toys and dolls Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka state, India. ... Chitrakala Parishat (Kannada: ) is an art institution and cultural organisation located in the city of Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. ... Dolls used in Gaarudi Gombe Gaarudi Gombe is a folk dance prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. ... Ilkal saree (Kannada: ) is a traditional form of saree which is a common feminine wear in India. ... Kamsale is a unique folk art performed by the devotees of God Mahadeshwara. ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Carnatic music, also known as is one of the two styles of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music. ... Kasuti work on silk, © Kamats Potpourri Kasuti (Kannada: ) is a traditional form of embroidery practiced in the state of Karnataka, India. ... The Khedda system was a technique used in southern India mainly Karnataka to capture and tame wild elephants for domestic and public (like in temples, in military) use. ... A lit up Mysore Palace, the epicenter of all Dasara festivities held in Mysore Dasara is the Nadahabba (state-festival) of the state of Karnataka. ... Leather puppet depicting Mahatma Gandhi, used in Togalu Gombeyaata, © Kamats Potpourri Togalu Gombeyaata is a puppet show unique to the state of Karnataka, India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A Veeragase dancer, © Kamats Potpourri Veeragase is a dance form prevalent in the state of Karnataka, India. ... A Yakshagana artist wearing pagaDe, one type of head-wear. ... The last Maharaja - Jaya Chama Raja Wodeyar (1940-1947) The Mysore Kingdom (1399-1947) was founded by Yaduraya in 1399 as a feudatory of the Vijayanagara Empire and became an independent kingdom in early 17th century, after the decline of the Vijayanagara empire. ...
Literature	Haridasa · Hoysala · Kannada literature · Medieval literature · Kannada poetry · Kannada Sahitya Parishat · Kannada Sahitya Sammelana · Karnataka · Rashtrakuta · Vachana · Vijayanagara Empire · Western Chalukya · Western Ganga · Mysore Kingdom Haridasa (haridasaru in Kannada) movement is considered as one of the turning points in Indian history. ... Kirti Mukha, demon faces Amrithapura Hoysala literature during the era of Hoysala Empire (1000-1343) (Kannada: ಹೊಯ್ಸಳ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ) was dominated by the ascent of famous Kannada and Sanskrit poets. ... Medieval Kannada literature covered a wide range of subjects and genres which can broadly be classified under the Jain, Virashaiva, Vaishnava and secular traditions. ... Kannada poetry is poetry written in the Kannada language spoken in Karnataka state of India. ... Kannada Saahithya Parishath (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಷತ್ತು, literally Kannada literature organisation) is an Indian non-profit organisation that promotes the Kannada language. ... Kannada Sahitya Sammelana (Kannada Literature Conference) is the premier gathering of writers, poets and kannadigas. ... Karnataka Literature denotes to the wealth of literature created in the region of Karnataka in South India roughly corresponding to the modern state of Karnataka. ... Rashtrakuta literature is the body of work created during the rule of the Rastrakutas of Manyakheta (Sanskrit:राष्ट्रकूट, Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ), a dynasty that ruled the southern and central parts of the Deccan, India between the 8th and 10th centuries. ... Vachana sahitya (Kannada:ವಚನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ) is a form of Kannada poetry, which evolved in the 12th Century C.E., as a part of the Veerashaiva movement. ... Chalukya pillars and dravida vimana, Hampi The rule of Vijayanagara Empire was a golden age of literature in South India, in general. ... In the history of Kannada literature, the rule of the Western Chalukyas holds a pre-eminent place. ... Rock carvings of Jainas at Shravanabelagola Western Ganga literature refers to a body of writings created during the rule of the Western Ganga Dynasty, a dynasty that ruled Gangavadi, a large part of modern Southern Karnataka, India between the 4th and 11th centuries. ... Mysore palace The Mysore Kingdom (1399-1947) was founded by Yaduraya in 1399 as a feudatory of the Vijayanagara Empire and became an independent kingdom in early 17th century, after the decline of the Vijayanagara empire. ...
Society	Beary · Bunt · Havyaka · Hebbar Iyengar · Hoysala Karnataka · Kannadiga · Kodava · Konkani · Kota · Lingayat · Mogaveera · Sankethi · Tuluva · Vokkaliga A beary woman clad in traditional Kuppaya and Tuni The Beary (also known as Byari) (Kannada: ಬ್ಯಾರಿ) is a small, vibrant Muslim community concentrated mostly in coastal South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada) district of Karnataka state in India, having its own unique traditions, and distinct cultural identity. ... Bunt is a Tulu speaking Hindu community found mainly in Southern coastal Karnataka and Kerala. ... Havyaka Brahmins are a Brahmin subsect primarily from the Indian state of Karnataka and Northern Kerala. ... Hebbar Iyengars are followers of Ramanujas philosophy preaching Vishishtadvaita. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Kannadiga is the term for a native speaker of Kannada. ... Language(s) Kodava Takk Religion(s) Hinduism, Christianity Related ethnic groups Aryan people, Dravidian people Brahuis Kannadigas Malayalis Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Yeravas Kurubas Male-Kudiyas Holayas The Kodava (ಕೊಡವ in Kannada script) are a people of southern India, most of whom trace their orgins to the region of Kodagu. ... The Konkani people are a group of people who speak Konkani. ... Kota Brahmins hail from the Kundapur and surrounding areas of Udupi district in Karnataka. ... Virasaivism is a religious movement of Hinduism in India. ... [Mogaveeras] are the major fishing community in coastal Karnataka, India. ... The Sankethis are Smartha brahmins residing in Karnataka. ... The Tuluvas (Tulu: ತುಳುವ) are speakers of the Tulu language. ... The Vokkaligas are an Indian caste or social group found mainly in the Old Mysore Region of southern Karnataka state. ...
People	Akka Mahadevi · Aluru Venkata Rao · U. R. Ananthamurthy · Anil Kumble · Basavanna · Bhimsen Joshi · K. M. Cariappa · H. D. Devegowda · Kuvempu · H. Narasimhaiah · N. R. Narayana Murthy · S. Nijalingappa · Purandara Dasa · Rajkumar · Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji · Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya Akka Mahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ) was a prominent figure of the Veerashaiva Bhakti movement in the 12th Century Karnataka. ... Aluru Venkata Rao(12th July 1880 - 25th Feb 1964) was one of the most eminent leaders of the the Karnataka Ekikarana movement. ... Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy (Kannada: ಯು. ಆರ್. ಅನಂತಮೂರ್ತಿ; born december 21, 1932), is a leading contemporary writer, critic and philosopher in Kannada language. ... Anil Radhakrishna Kumble (Kannada:ಅನಿಲ್‌ ರಾಧಾಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕುಂಬ್ಳೆ)   (born 17 October 1970 in Bangalore, Karnataka) is an Indian cricketer and currently the highest wicket-taker for India in both One-Day International and Test matches. ... Basaveshvara Shree Basava (also known as Basaveshwara or Basavanna) is known as the reviver of the Veerashaiva (Lingayats) religion in India. ... Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (Born February 04, 1922) is a renowned vocalist in India, . A descendant of the Kirana Gharana (stream) of Hindustani classical music tradition, he is particularly renowned for Khayal form singing. ... Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa (28 January 1899 - 15 May 1993) was the first Indian Chief of Staff and led the Indian forces on the Western Front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947. ... Haradanahalli Dodde Deve Gowda (born 18 May 1933) was the eleventh Prime Minister of the Republic of India (1996–1997) and the 14th chief minister of the state of Karnataka (1994–1996). ... Kuvempu - (ಕುವೆಂಪು) is the pen name of a well-known Kannada writer/poet of the 20th century, Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 - 1994). ... Dr. H. Narasimhaiah Dr. H. Narasimhaiah (6 June 1920 — 31 January 2005) was a physicist, eminent educator, freedom fighter and rationalist from Bangalore. ... N.R. Narayana Murthy (Kannada: ) is an Indian industrialist, software engineer and one of the 7 founders of Infosys Technologies, a global consulting and IT services company based in India. ... Siddavanahalli Nijalingappa (December 10, 1902 - August, 2000 was a senior Congress politician and the Chief Minister of Karnataka between 1956 and 1958 and once again between 1962 and 1968. ... Purandara Dasa Purandara Dasa (1484-1564)(ಪುರಂದರ ದಾಸ) is one of the most prominient composer in carnatic music. ... Dr. Rajkumar (Kannada:ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್‌ಕುಮಾರ್‌, Real Name: Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju Kannada:ಸಿಂಗನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು, April 24, 1929—April 12, 2006) was the most popular actor in Kannada film industry. ... Sree Shivakumara Swamiji along with the president of India Dr.Abdul Kalaam Dr Sree Sree Shivakumara Swamiji (b. ... Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya KCIE (Kannada: ಶ್ರೀ ಮೋಕ್ಷಗುಂಡಂ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ) (other spellings include Visvesvaraya, Visweswaraiah, Vishweshwariah and Vishweshwarayya; popularly known as Sir M. V.) (September 15, 1860–April 12, 1962), was an eminent Indian engineer and statesman. ...
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