Telugu Language Day Explained

Holiday Name:Telugu Language Day
తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవము
Type:state
Observedby:Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Significance:Birthday of Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
Date:29 August
Scheduling:same day each year
Duration:1 day
Frequency:Annual
Observances:Presentation of awards for excellence in Telugu; government events

Telugu Language Day (Telugu: తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవము; IAST: Telugu bhāṣā dinōtsavaṁ; "Day of the Telugu Language") is observed on 29 August each year in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana of the Republic of India. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of the Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy. The Government of Andhra Pradesh provides funds and presents awards with the objective of the betterment of the Telugu language. The Department of Culture is responsible for organising the day on behalf of the government.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Telugu Language Day celebrated in Andhra Pradesh. NDTV.com. 2018-11-01.
  2. News: Telugu Language Day on August 29. 2010-08-26. The Hindu. 2018-11-01. en-IN. 0971-751X.