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Kannada Sahitya Sammelana | |
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Genre | Kannada literature |
Frequency | 1 year |
Location(s) | Various |
Years active | 109 |
Inaugurated | 1915 |
Most recent | February 2023 in Haveri |
Next event | December 2023 in Mandya |
Patron(s) | Karnataka Government |
Website | kasapa |
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.