Kuvempu is a role model for the young generation

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Eminent Kannada poet Kuvempu was honoured for his immense contribution to Kannada literature at an event organised by the Sneha Syndicate Institute in Anekal.

During the event, president of the Institute, BP Mariyappa, remembered Varakavi Dr DR Bendre's quotes as he had referred to Kuvempu as ' a poet of generations and a poet of the world.' Mariyappa further said that, "Kuvempu is one of the few Kannada poets who had a message to the whole of humanity."

"Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, better known as Kuvempu was a great writer, novelist, critic, dramatist and thinker of Kannada. The people of the country must remember his contribution and share the knowledge of Kuvempu's accomplishments so that the young generations follow his ideals and use their unique talents to retain our culture," Mariyappa said.