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| Telangana Language Day | |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 September |
| Next time | 9 September 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
Telangana Language Day is celebrated on 9 September every year in Telangana, India.[1] This date was chosen on the occasion of renowned writer, poet of the Telangana Kaloji Narayana Rao's 100th birth anniversary. The Government of Telangana provides funds and awards for the improvement of Telangana dialect of Telugu.[2]
The Department of Culture organises the day on behalf of The Telangana Government. Shri Kaloji Narayana Rao, from Warangal district, wrote several poems, stories and novels about daily aspects of the common man's life. Kaloji Narayana Rao's "Naa Godava" is the most famous among all his writings.
- ^ "Why do we celebrate Telangana Language Day on Sep 9th every year?". 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Telangana Bhasha Dinotsavam on September 9th". Telangana State. Retrieved 7 September 2015.