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  2. M. Govinda Pai - Wikipedia

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    Manjeshwar Govinda Pai (23 March 1883 – 6 September 1963), also known as Rastrakavi Govinda Pai, was a Kannada poet. He was awarded the first Rashtrakavi title by the Madras Government (Kasaragod district was part of South Kanara district of Madras Presidency prior to the linguistic reorganisation of States on 1 November 1956 [ 2 ] ).

  3. Shivakotiacharya - Wikipedia

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    According to the scholar R.S. Mugali, Vaddaradhane is one of the finest pieces of Jain literature, which stands out by itself in all of Kannada literature. [4] In addition to religious content describing the lives of Jain saints (Jainas), [1] it treats on Jain tenets regarding the torments of flesh and spirit, interpretations of fate (), rebirth and the plight of humans on earth.

  4. List of Brahmins - Wikipedia

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    M. Govinda Pai, Kannada poet who received first Rashtrakavi title by the Madras Government [250] Muthuswami Dikshitar, Indian poet and composer [251] Narsinh Mehta, Gujarati Saint poet who is considered as Adi Kavi. His bhajan Vaishnav Jan To was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite [252]

  5. List of epics in the Kannada language - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of available epics in the Kannada language (also called purana, in prose or poem), a South Indian language. Based on his research, the Kannada scholar L.S. Sheshagiri Rao claims that starting with the earliest available epic Adipurana by Pampa (939 C.E), Kannada writers have created a rich and active epic tradition.

  6. Rashtrakuta literature - Wikipedia

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    The book references early Kannada writers such as the 6th century Western Ganga Dynasty King Durvinita, an early writer of Kannada prose. [2] [3] [4] Adikavi Pampa, widely regarded as one of the greatest Kannada writers, became famous for Adipurana (941). Written in champu style, it is the life history of the first Jain thirtankara Rishabhadeva.

  7. Ganapathi Rao Aigal - Wikipedia

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    Manjeshwar Ganapathi Rao Aigal (1881–1944) was a historian and served as a teacher in Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada. He was the author of Dakshina Kannada Jilleya Prachina Itihasa (Ancient History of Dakshina Kannada), published in 1923. [1]

  8. Pampa Award - Wikipedia

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    The Pampa Award (or Pampa Prashasti) is a literary award in the Indian state of Karnataka.The award was established in 1987 by the government of Karnataka.It is the highest literary honor conferred by the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka State, and recognises works written in the Kannada language (1 of the 22 official languages of India).

  9. List of Kannada-language poets - Wikipedia

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    Kannada poetry dates back many centuries, to before the time of Adikavi Pampa. A revival took place in the early 20th century led by Kuvempu, Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre, B. M. Srikanthaiah and others. The genre was further developed after Indian independence with poets including Gopalakrishna Adiga