P. C. Devassia
| Mahakavi Prof. P.C. Devassia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
24 March 1906 Kudamaloore, Kottayam, Kerala |
| Died |
10 October 2006 (aged 100) Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education |
M.A. (Malayalam) M.A. (Sanskrit) |
| Occupation | University Professor |
| Known for | Indian Sanskrit scholar and writer |
| Notable work |
Kristubhagavatam Girigita |
| Religion | Christian |
Plakkiyil Chacko Devassia, often known as Mahakavi P. C. Devassia (24 March 1906 – 10 October 2006), was a Sanskrit scholar and poet from Kerala, India. In 1980 he won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Sanskrit for his poem Kristubhagavatam.[1] He has also received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his overall contributions to Malayalam literature.
References
- ↑ "Devasia laid to rest". The Hindu. 2006-10-12. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
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