Yashwant Manohar (born 26 March 1943) is an Indian Marathi-language poet, writer, and a literary critic. He gained fame with his first poetry collection Utthangumpha (उत्थानगुंफा) published in 1977. His poetry speaks fiercely against caste oppression and advocates equality, liberty, and fraternity.[1] The poetry of Manohar is deeply influenced by the life and works of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.[2] Manohar is a Buddhist.[3][4]