Harihara (poet)

Harihara
Born12th century CE
Halebidu
Died12th or 13th century CE
Occupation(s)Poet, Writer
WorksGirija-kalyana
TitleUtsava Kavi

Harihara (or Harisvara) (Kannada: ಹರಿಹರ) was a noted Kannada poet and writer in the 12th century. A native of Halebidu in modern Hassan district, he came from a family of accountants (Karnikas)[1] and initially served in that capacity in the court of Hoysala King Narasimha I (r.1152–1173 CE).[2] Later, he moved to Hampi and authored many landmark classics. Among his important writings, the Girijakalyana written in champu metre (mixed prose-verse) is considered one of the enduring classics of Kannada language.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Parvati was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Kamath (2001), p. 133
  3. ^ Narasimhacharya (1988), p. 20