Kuppalli Venkatappa Putappa, popularly known as KUVEMPU, is one of the best-celebrated poets, novelists, playwrights, and critics. Kuvempu also takes the credit for being the first awardee of the prestigious Jgnanapeet Award! On this auspicious day dedicated to Kuvempu, his trust is all set to bring out a new edition of Shree Ramayanadarshanam to mark the completion of 75 years since the year of its first publication in 1949.
Kuvempu thought ahead of his time as he encouraged the youth to find God outside the places of worship by contributing to our society. He believed that all of us are equal but are divided by caste, creed, religion, and politics. As Vishwamanava, he wanted everyone to be a world citizen!
As it is Kuvempu's 111th birth anniversary, let us embrace the spirituality and scientific temper envisaged by our RAASHTRA KAVI KUVEMPU.