The Poet

Kuvempu 

The Greatest Poet of Kannada literature

Kuvempu stands as a great name is Kannada literature. An extra-ordinary poet, novelist and scholar, he spent his last days spreading the philosophy of Universal ManhoodVishwa Manava for nine fulfilling decades, wrote some of the greatest works of Kannada literature. HE LIVED the life of a true Kannada, forged a new poetic tradition, and reigned supreme in the world of modern Kannada literature like a colossus. Kuppalli Venkatappa Puttappa, better known as Kuvempu, is dear to every Kannadiga. Kuvempu hails from a small village nestling in the Western Ghats - Kuppalli in Theerthahalli taluk of Shimoga District. Kuppalli is like any other single-house village in Malnad, against the backdrop of thick evergreen forests. One understands why Kuvempu was so deeply inspired by nature when one visits the village and his typical Malnad house there. Famous works: Ramayana Darshanam, Kanooru Heggaditi, Beralge Koral