Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai
Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai | |
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Born | Theroor, Kanyakumari district, Tamilnadu | 27 July 1876
Died | 26 September 1954 | (aged 78)
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Poet |
Title | Kavimani |
Spouse | Umaiyammai |
Parent(s) | Shivathaanu Pillai, Aathilakshmi |
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Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai (27 July 1876 – 26 September 1954) was a Tamil poet born to Sivadhanu Pillai and Aadhilakshmi. He was born in the southern district of Tamil Nadu in Kanniyakumari district in a village called Theroor. Since the place was part of Travancore, he learnt Malayalam at School. He learnt Tamil in later years.[1] The reference of his name is used in the name plate of the village. Asiya Jothi, Nanjil Nattu Marumakkal Vazhi Manmiyam, and the translation of the work of Omar Khayyam are his masterpieces. He also wrote "Varumun Kaappom' in his book 'Malarum Malayum'. He is known for his poetry.[2] In 1940 the Tamil Sangam at its 7th annual conference held at Madras (now Chennai) honoured Desigavinayagam Pillai with the title "Kavimani". On 21 October 2005, he was commemorated on an Indian postage stamp.[3]
References
- ^ கவிமணி தேசிய விநாயகம் பிள்ளை (1876 - 1954) (Kavimani Desika VinAyakam Pillai). tamil.koodal.com (6 December 2003).
- ^ "Orientation programme on translation". The Hindu. Tamil Nadu, India. 19 January 2011. Archived from the original on 29 January 2011.
- ^ "Stamps 2005". Postal department, Indian Government. Archived from the original on 31 December 2005. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
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