Karnataka has a rich and diverse history that spans over several centuries. From the early kingdoms and dynasties to the modern-day state, the history of Karnataka is a fascinating tale of conquests, power struggles, cultural influences, and intellectual growth.

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Karnataka, a state in southern India, has a rich cultural heritage that has evolved over centuries of history. The state is home to a diverse mix of communities, each with its unique traditions, customs, and practices. The culture of Karnataka is characterized by its vibrant music, dance, art, literature, and cuisine.

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Halegannada is an ancient form of the Kannada language that was spoken in Karnataka, India, from the 6th to the 12th century. It is a predecessor to modern Kannada and has played an important role in the development of the language and the culture of the region.

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Hosagannada, also known as Modern Kannada, is the contemporary form of the Kannada language that is spoken in the state of Karnataka in India. It has evolved over the centuries and has been influenced by various languages such as Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi.

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ಜ್ಞಾನಪೀಠ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ವಿಜೇತರು     Jnanpith Award Winners

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Kuvempu

Name:-Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa

Born:-29 December 1904

Died:-11 November 1994

Hometown:-Kuppalli, Shivamogga district, Kingdom of Mysore

Pen name:-Kuvempu

Occupation:-Poet, novelist, playwright, academic

Awards:-Jnanpith Award(Sri Ramayana Darshanam), Padma Bhushan, Karnataka Ratna, Pampa Award

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D. R. Bendre

Name:-Dattatreya Ramachandra Bendre

Born:- 31 January 1896

Died:-26 October 1981

Hometown:-Dharwad

Pen name:-Ambikatanayadatta

Occupation:-Story, Poetry, Criticism, Translation (Subject): - Karnataka, Janapada, Sravan, Life, Dharwad

Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Nakuttanti),Central Sahitya Akademi Award, honorary doctorate of Padma Shri award, Kashi Vidya Peeth, Varanasi, Mysore and Karnataka Universities

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K. Shivarama Karantha

Name:-Sri Kota Sivarama Karantha

Born:- 10 October 1902

Died:- 9 December 1997

Hometown:-Saligramam, Udupi District

Occupation:-Story, Poetry, Novel, Drama, Yakshagana

Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Mookajjiya Kanasugalu),Padma Bhushan Award Doctorate from various universities Rao Bahadur Award Central Sahitya Akademi Award Pampa Award

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Masti Venkatesha Iyengar

Name:-Masti Venkatesha Iyengar

Born:- 6 June 1891

Died:-6 June 1986

Hometown:-Hungenahalli Malur taluk, Kolar district

Occupation:-A collection of short stories, poetry, biography, essay, drama, novel
Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Chikaveera Rajendra),D. from the University of Karnataka. Lit. Central Sahitya Akademi Award President of Kannada Sahitya Council President of South Indian Literature Conference

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V. Kru. Gokka

Name:-Vinayaka Krishna Gokak

Born:-9 August 1909

Died:- 28 April 1992

Hometown:-Savanur, Haveri District, Karnataka

Occupation:-Novels, Epics, Poetry, Literature Review, Travelogue

Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Samagar Sahitya)

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U. R. Ananthamurthy

Name:-Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy

Born:- 21 December 1932

Died:-22 August 2014

Hometown:-Melige, Kingdom of Mysore, British India

Occupation:-Poetry, poetry, fiction, essay, literary criticism, drama

Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Samagar Sahitya)

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Girish Karnad

Name:-Girish Raghunath Karnad

Born:-19 May 1938

Died:-10 June 2019

Hometown:-Matheran, Sabarkantha, Maharashtra

Occupation:-Drama, Biography, Cinema, Other

Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Samagar Sahitya)Consider the cinema service Honorary Doctorate, Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, Gubbi Veeran Award, Central Music Drama Academy Award, Padmashree, Padma Bhushan, Kalidasa Samman,

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Chandrashekhara Kambara

Name:-Dr. Chandrashekhara Kambara

Born:-2 January 1937

Hometown:-Ghodageri, Belagavi

Occupation:-Story, Poetry, Novel, Drama (Subject)Folklore, Karnataka, Life

Awards:-Jnanpith Award (Samagar Sahitya), Academy Ratna Award, Devaraja Urs Award,Joshua Sahitya Puraskaram, Nadoja Award (Hampi Kannada University), Pampa Award,Saint Kabir Award,Padma Shri Prasthasta,Masti Awards (Government of Karnataka)

OMKAR MAHILA MATTU MAKKAL ABHIVRUDDI SAMSTHE works for the upliftment of poor and destitute communitions by helping them achive socio-Economic independent Self-sustainbility doing every thing from providing educational and health services to the needy mainstreaning marginlized street children making law-lterate youth employable & Empowering Women & children.