Kikkeri

Coordinates: 12°45′41″N 76°25′32″E / 12.761350°N 76.425512°E / 12.761350; 76.425512

Kikkeri is a small town in Mandya district of Karnataka state, India.

People from Kikkeri

K. S. Narasimhaswamy born in Kikkeri was a prominent Indian poet in the Kannada language. His most popular collection of poems Mysooru Mallige has seen more than thirty two reprints[1] and sought as an ideal gift for newly married couples in Karnataka.[2] Narasimhaswamy has been conferred many prestigious awards including Sahitya Akademi Award and Kannada sahitya Academy Award.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Narasimhaswamy passes away". Online webpage of The Times of India. The Times of India. 29 December 2003. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
  2. ↑ "'Mysore Mallige' K.S.Narasimhaswamy is dead". Online webpage of Mysore Samachar. Mysore Samachar. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
  3. ↑ "A poet who was inspired by satire and folklore". Online webpage of The Hindu. Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 December 2003. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
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