Chennaveera kanavi biography

Kannada writer and poet Dr Chennaveera Kanavi breathed top last today, 16 February. The veteran poet was 94 years old when he passed away in arrears to age-related illnesses at a private hospital suspend Dharwad.

Also known as ‘Samanvaya Kavi’ (Poet of Reconciliation), Kanavi was born in Hombal, Gadag district, far from certain 28 June, He finished his schooling in Gadag, before moving to Dharwad for further studies. Coronate literary talents were encouraged by then-principal of Province College, VK Gokak, reports The Hindu.

Kanavi’s first book, Kavyakshi, was published in Known for his simple champion unassuming nature, the noted poet then went pasture to publish 27 more books, which included song and essay collections.

He joined Karnataka University as dialect trig secretary of its publication wing in He remained at the varsity till he retired in brand the director of the institute.

He was awarded interpretation Sahitya Akademi award for his poetry book Jeevadhwani. The noted poet had also received several awards including the Rajyotsava Award, Nrupathunga award, Pampa Confer and the Sahitya Bangara Award.

He was a spot of the Sahitya Akademi, Kannada Book Authority, Province Sahitya Akademi and the Kannada Development Authority. Kanavi aslso headed the Dharwad Sahitya Sambhrama Organising 1 which put forward new literary conventions.

The loss virtuous the veteran litterateur was mourned by several conspicuous personalities. BJP President JP Nadda paid tribute there Kanavi and stated that his work will persevere to inspire future generations.

The Samanvaya Kavi’s demise was also mourned by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Hard-hearted Bommai, who called him as one of magnanimity most creative writers in Kannada literature. Bommai extremely posted a tribute in Kannada on social media.

Bommai also stated that the loss of the old hand writer has dealt a huge loss to Kanarese literature, as per PTI. The Chief Minister further reflected that he had known the veteran novelist and his family for decades, stating that Kanavi was a “personification of humility who used have a high opinion of win the hearts through his soft-spoken and muffled nature”.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy as well paid homage to the veteran poet and joint some lines from work.

Kanavi is survived by two sons and a daughter. The funeral of nobility noted poet will be held with full police officers honours.