The beginning of Kannada poetry is intertwined with the art of translation and rewriting. Pampa articulates the challenges ...

Annigeri (Dharwad district): Adikavi Pampa, a revered Kannada poet of the 10th century and known as the first poet of the language, has a special place in Kannada literature, as its annals are ...

The ancient Kannada literature, enriched by great poets and writers such as Vijaya, Pampa, Ranna, and a lineage of vachana and keertana composers, has elevated Kannada’s stature on both national ...