Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

Kannada Sahitya Sammelana
85th Sahitya Sammelana logo
GenreKannada literature
Frequency1 year
Location(s)Various
Years active109
Inaugurated1915
Most recentFebruary 2023 in Haveri
Next eventDecember 2023 in Mandya
Patron(s)Karnataka Government
Websitekasapa.in/sahithyasammelana.htm

The Kannada Sahitya Sammelana (lit.'Kannada Literature Conference') is the premier gathering of writers, poets and Kannadigas. It is held with the aim of preserving and developing the Kannada language, its literature, art, culture and music. It was started in 1915 by H. V. Nanjundaiah and held at Bangalore.[1] It used to be inaugurated by prominent writers and poets from 1915 to 1948. Since then it has been inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The Kannada Sahitya Parishat is responsible for holding the gathering.

  1. ^ Hunasavadi, Srikanth (29 January 2009). "Sahitya Parishat can do with more funds". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 2 January 2011.