Bangalore, 31st May 2016
Noted Kannada writer D Javare
Gowda passes away
Noted Kannada writer D. Javare
Gowda has passed away following a cardiac arrest in Mysuru. He was 101 year
old. He was popularly known as 'De Ja Gow' in literary circles. He has served
the Mysore University from 1969 to 1975 as Vice-Chancellor. He dedicated much
of his time and efforts towards protecting Kannada and promoting the language
as the medium of instruction in schools.
His works include Lakshmishana
Jaimini Bharata (1957), Kanakadasara Nalacharitre (1959), Andayyana Kabbigara
Kavya (1965), Chikkupadyayana Rukmangada Charitre (1964) and many more. He
played an important role in getting the classical language status for Kannada
by launching an indefinite fast and threatening to return the Padma Shri that
was conferred on him in 2001. In recognition of his contribution to literature
and the cause of Kannada, the Karnataka government has honoured him with the
Karnataka Ratna (2008) and the Nadoja title (2003).
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