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Kannada scholar M Chidananda Murthy passes away
Renowned Kannada scholar and researcher M Chidananda Murthy (88) passed away on Saturday morning in Bengaluru.
M Chidananda Murthy (Photo: Bangalore Mirror)
BENGALURU: Renowned Kannada scholar and researcher M Chidananda Murthy (88) passed away on Saturday morning in Bengaluru.
Known as Chimoo among literary circles, he had authored more than 25 books in Kannada and several research works.
Chidananda Murthy, known for his specialisation in history of Kannada language had contributed significantly in securing classical langauge status for Kannada.
He was born in 1931 in Chaannagiri taluk of Shivamogga district.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa tweeted on Saturday morning expressing condolence for the demise of Chidananda Murthy.
Known as Chimoo among literary circles, he had authored more than 25 books in Kannada and several research works.
Chidananda Murthy, known for his specialisation in history of Kannada language had contributed significantly in securing classical langauge status for Kannada.
As a historian, he had contributed in conserving monuments of earstwhile Vijayanagara Empire in Hampi.
He was born in 1931 in Chaannagiri taluk of Shivamogga district.
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa tweeted on Saturday morning expressing condolence for the demise of Chidananda Murthy.
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