Telugu Language Day

Telugu Language Day (Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam or "day of the Telugu tongue") is celebrated on 29 August each year in Andhra Pradesh, India. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of the Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy. The Government of Andhra Pradesh provides funds and awards for betterment of Telugu language. The Department of Culture will organise the day on behalf of The Andhra Government.[1][2]

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References

  1. ↑ Telugu Day in Districts of Andhra
  2. ↑ Telugu Language Day
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