Kikkeri

Kikkeri is a small town in Krishnarajapete, 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 15 July 2007.
  2. "'Mysore Mallige' K.S.Narasimhaswamy is dead". Online webpage of Mysore Samachar. Mysore Samachar. Retrieved 15 July 2007.
  3. "A poet who was inspired by satire and folklore". Online webpage of The Hindu. Chennai, India: The Hindu. 29 December 2003. Retrieved 15 July 2007.
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