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It is necessary to know the growth of Kannada literature after understanding its various stages of progress. Hundreds of literary men have contributed to Kannada literature during its 1500-year-old tradition. Some of them have made an indelible mark in the Kannada literary history. They stand as milestones. Their literary contribution is everlasting. Their masterly works… Continue reading Pampa Poorva Yuga Kannada Sahitya

Kannada literature of the period from the 12th to 15th centuries may be considered as the era of “Veerashaiva” literature. The subsequent period from the 15th to 19th centuries is considered the era of “Brahmin” literature. During this period, Kannada literature took another turn with the sidelining of the ‘thripadi’ Vachana literary style. The era… Continue reading New Kannada – Navagannada

Old Kannada literature, which developed continuously until the middle of the 12th century, began to enter the second phase after that. Old Kannada, which had flourished under the influence of Sanskrit, introduced a new phase. This new phase is known as the ‘Nadugannada’ or the medieval Kannada literary period. We can trace this new period… Continue reading Medieval Kannada – Nadugannada

Kannada is one of the ancient Indian languages.  Old Kannada can be traced to the oldest 5th-century inscription of Halmidi and the earliest 9th-century literary works, “Kavirajamarga” and “Vaddaradhane.” There is no doubt that Kannada language and literature had taken a clear direction in its development by the time of Badami and Sravanabelagola inscriptions. By… Continue reading Old Kannada – Halegannada