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.[1]

Simpi Linganna
Simpi Linganna
Simpi Linganna
Born1905
Chadchan, Indi, Bijapur district, Karnataka
Died5 May 1993
Pen nameBharatha
OccupationTeacher, writer
NationalityIndian

Life and career

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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

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  • Swargadoolegalu
  • Garathiya Baalu
  • Janangada Jeevala
  • Naatya Sadhane
  • Mugilujenu

Awards and recognitions

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Simpi Liganna's many awards and recognitions include:

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Works of Simpi Linganna available at www.chilume.com

Notes

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  1. ^ Sahithya Nandana, Kannada text book for first PU course
  2. ^ Lal, M. (1992). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot. Sahitya Akademi. p. 4101. ISBN 9788126012213. Retrieved 25 June 2015.