C. P. Siddhashrama Explained

C. P. Siddhashrama
Birth Date:	1954 5, df=yes
Birth Place:	Hullambi, Dharwada, Karnataka, India
Language:	Kannada

Chidananda Parasappa Siddhashrama (Kannada: ಸಿ. ಪಿ. ಸಿದ್ಧಾಶ್ರಮ), known as CPS or Prof. Siddhashrama, is an Indian academic, writer, critic, and poet who is known for his works in Kannada.^{[1] [2]} He is a retired professor of Mysore University where he served as the acting Vice Chancellor.^[3] In 2020, for his contributions to the field of literature, Siddhashrama has been awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by Government of Karnataka.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Career

As academicSiddhashrama served as a Kannada professor in Mysore university's Kuvempu Institution for Kannada Studies, where he was also the director of the institution. He served as the acting Vice Chancellor of the university.News: ವಿಮರ್ಶಕನಿಗೆ ಸಂದ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ. Rajyotsava award for the critic. Kannada. Prajavani. 28 Oct 2020. 31 January 2021.

As writerHe is known for his works in literary criticism and research. His works on Old and Medieval Kannada literature are noted.His critical work on modern Kannada literature 'Hosa Ale: Sahitya Vimarshe' was published in 1978. His other works including 'Shodha Sampada' and 'Mastiyavara Kavya: Ondu Adhyayana'.

Literary works

Criticism

• Hosa Ale (1978)
• Holahu
• Nikasha
• Ditada Dittiya Payana
• Devanura Mahadeva Sahityada Olanota
• Asmithe
• Vilanghana
• Kannada Sahitya Mattu Vishwapragne
• Ambigara Chowdaiah
• Kannada Kavya Vichara
• Sahitya Viveka
• Sahitya Shikharagalu
• Seemaatheetha

Research

• Mastiyavara Kavya: Ondu Adhyayana (1992)
• Paarangatha
• Shodha Sampada
• L. Basavaraju Avara Jeevana Mattu Sahitya Vimarshe (2005)

Collection of poems

• Mugila Mareya Nesara
• Jaagarada Jangama
• Kavyamandara (ed)

Autobiography

• Naanallada Nanu (2016)^{[7] [8]}

Accolades

• 2020 - Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
• ‛Harigolu’ - a felicitation volume, dedicated by writers.^[9]

See also

• Aravinda Malagatti
• L. Basavaraju
• Keertinath Kurtakoti
• Siddalingaiah
• Jayalakshmi Seethapura
• C. P. Krishnakumar

Notes and References

1. News: 'ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ' ನಿರಾಕರಿಸಿದ ಸಾಹಿತಿ ಸಿ. ಪಿ. ಸಿದ್ಧಾಶ್ರಮ. Prajavani. Poet C. P. Siddhashrama rejects 'Sahityashree award'. Kannada. 9 February 2019. 31 January 2021.
2. News: Kuvempu led a revolution through literature:Prof. C. P. Siddhashrama. City Today. 31 August 2018. 31 Jan 2021.
3. News: Prof. Siddashrama likely to be VC of Mysore university. Star of Mysore. 16 July 2017. 31 January 2021.
4. News: Karnataka announces Rajyotsava awardees; Ram Lalla advocate K N Bhat among 65 personalities, groups. Deccan Herald. Akram Mohammed. 28 Oct 2020. 31 Jan 2020.
5. News: 60 persons, 5 organisations selected for Karnataka Rajyotsava awards. The Hindu. 28 Oct 2020. 31 Jan 2021.
6. News: Karnataka government announces list of eminent personalities for Rajyotsava awards. The New Indian Express. 28 Oct 2020. 31 Jan 2021.
7. News: C. P. Siddhashrama's autobiography 'Naanallada Naanu' released. City Today. 28 April 2016. 31 January 2021.
8. Web site: Naanallada Naanu. Google Books. 31 January 2021. Pi Siddhāśrama. Si. 2015.
9. News: Prof. C.P. Siddhashrama Felicitation Committee, Mysuru. Star of Mysore. 31 January 2021.