Simpi Linganna

Simpi Linganna
Born 1905
Chadachana, Indi, Bijapur district, Karnataka
Died May 5, 1993
Pen name Bharatha
Occupation Teacher, writer
Nationality India

Simpi Linganna (1905 – May 5, 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]

Life and career

Simpi Linganna was born in 1905 in the village of Chadachana in Bijapur district of Karnataka. He basically worked as a primary school teacher and took up writing as a hobby.

Literary contributions

Awards and recognitions

Simpi Liganna's many awards and recognitions include:

External links

Works of Simpi Linganna available at www.chilume.com

Notes

  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 June 25, 2015.
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