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| Simpi Linganna | |
|---|---|
 Simpi Linganna | |
| Born | 1905 Chadchan, Indi, Bijapur district, Karnataka |
| Died | 5 May 1993 |
| Pen name | Bharatha |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
Simpi Linganna (1905 – 5 May 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.
Life and career
Simpi Linganna was born in 1905 in the village of Chadchan 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 Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry (1968): Shruthaashrutha
- Honorary Doctor of Literature from Karnatak University
- 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 25 June 2015.