Kamala Hampana

Kamala Hampana (Kannada: ಕಮಲಾ ಹಂಪನಾ) (born 28 October 1935) is an Indian writer in Kannada language and Jainism. She was born at Devanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka. She worked as a scholar, a professor, and a follower of ancient Archaic works. She has undertaken serious study and research in various genres of Kannada literature and has developed some of the most serious ideas of various genres.[1][2]

Nadoja

Kamala Hampana
Kamala in 2017
Kamala in 2017
Born(1935-10-28)28 October 1935
Devanahalli, Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Pen nameKamala priya
OccupationWriter, professor
LanguageKannada
Alma materUniversity of Mysore
GenrePoetry
Fiction
Literary criticism
Biography
Notable worksThuranga Bharata, Anekanathavaada, Jaina Saahitya Parisara
Notable awardsSahitya Akademi Award
Rajyotsava Prashasti
Kittur Rani Chennamma Award
Baba Amte Award
Nadoja Award
SpouseHampa Nagarajaiah
Children3

Early days

Kamala Hampana was born on October 28, 1935, In Devanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka to C. Rangadhamanayak and Lakshmamma couple. Kamala's elementary schooling started in Challakere, Karnataka and continued in different villages, In 1935, as a high school student she completed her SSLC at Tumkur. She continued her college studies in Mysore. During 1955-1958, From University of Mysore she obtained a B.A degree and an M.A degree in the Kannada language (1958). She was conferred a Ph.D. degree for her thesis on Turanga Bhaarata.[2][3]

Kamala Hampana is married to Hampa Nagarajaiah who also a veteran litterateur in Kannada. The couple have two daughters and a son.[3]

Career

In 1959, Hampana started with the profession as Kannada teacher and worked as a Principal at the Government First Grade College, Vijayanagar, Bangalore and then as a Professor at the Maharani Colleges of Bangalore and Maharaja's College, Mysore.

Upon her retirement from the Government Service, She worked as a Professor in Department of Jainism, Natural Studies, President of Mysore University and President and Visiting Professor of Hampi University. Her research on female sensibility has earned her with immense fame, In her writings, she has provided a deep insight into Jain works.[3]

Literary works

Hampana's areas of works include ancient Kannada literature, Jainology and textual criticism. She has been involved in dalit movement and women’s movement in Karnataka. Kamala has published more than fifty books in various genres of literature such as literary criticism, poetry, fiction and biography.[4]

Hampana's important publications are:[4]

Story compilation (ಕಥಾಸಂಕಲನ)
  • Nekkitu Haalina Battalu (ನಕ್ಕಿತು ಹಾಲಿನ ಬಟ್ಟಲು)
  • Rekke Muriditthu (ರೆಕ್ಕೆ ಮುರಿದಿತ್ತು)
  • Chandana (ಚಂದನಾ)
  • Bavane (ಬಣವೆ)

Research
  • Thuranga Bharata - Ondu Addhyayana (ತುರಂಗ ಭಾರತ - ಒಂದು ಅಧ್ಯಯನ)
  • Shantinaatha (ಶಾಂತಿನಾಥ)
  • Adharsha Jaina Mahileyaru (ಆದರ್ಶ ಜೈನ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು)
  • Anekanathavaada (ಅನೇಕಾಂತವಾದ)
  • Naadu Nudi Naavu (ನಾಡು ನುಡಿ ನಾವು)
  • jaina Saahitya Parisara (ಜೈನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಸರ)
  • Baddavana (ಬದ್ದವಣ)
  • Roonada Basadi (ರೋಣದ ಬಸದಿ)
  • Mahamandaleshwari Rani Chennabhairadevi Mattu Ithra Karavali Raniyaru (ಮಹಾಮಂಡಲೇಶ್ವರಿ ರಾಣಿ ಚೆನ್ನಭೈರಾದೇವಿ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಕರಾವಳಿ ರಾಣಿಯರು)

Review, rational
  • Baasinga (ಬಾಸಿಂಗ)
  • Baandala (ಬಾಂದಳ)
  • Badabaagni (ಬಡಬಾಗ್ನಿ)
  • Bittara (ಬಿತ್ತರ)
  • Bonbala (ಬೊಂಬಾಳ)
  • Gunadamkakaarti Attimabbe (ಗುಣದಂಕಕಾರ್ತಿ ಅತ್ತಿಮಬ್ಬೆ)
  • Attimabbe and Chalukyas

Editing works
  • Sukumaara Chariteya Sangraha (ಸುಕುಮಾರ ಚರಿತೆಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ)
  • Bharatesha Vaibhava (ಭರತೇಶ ವೈಭವ)
  • K. S. Dharanedraih's Smriti grantha (ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ಧರಣೇಂದ್ರಯ್ಯನವರ ಸ್ಮೃತಿಗ್ರಂಥ)
  • Sree Pacche (ಶ್ರೀ ಪಚ್ಚೆ)
  • Sahastraabhisheka (ಸಹಸ್ರಾಭಿಷೇಕ)
  • Chavundaraya Purana (ಚಾವುಂಡರಾಯ ಪುರಾಣ)
  • Dr D.N. Narasimhacharya's chosen articles (ಡಾ.ಡಿ.ಎನ್.ನರಸಿಂಹಾಚಾರ್ಯರ ಆಯ್ದ ಲೇಖನಗಳು)
  • Haleya Gadya Saahithya (ಹಳೆಯ ಗದ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ)
  • Daanachintamani - Smaranachintane) (ದಾನಚಿಂತಾಮಣಿ - ಸ್ಮರಣಸಂಚಿಕೆ)
  • jaina Dharma (ಜೈನಧರ್ಮ)
  • Suvrna Bhaarathi- Part-3 (ಸುವರ್ಣ ಭಾರತಿ- ಸಂಪುಟ- ೩)
  • jaina kathakosha (Co-author) (ಜೈನಕಥಾಕೋಶ)
  • Shodasha Bhavana Kavya (ಷೋಡಶ ಭಾವಾನಾ ಕಾವ್ಯ)

Introduction to life
  • Mahaveerara Jeevana Sandesha (ಮಹಾವೀರರ ಜೀವನ ಸಂದೇಶ)
  • Mudimallige (ಮುಡಿಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ)
  • Aa Mukha (ಆ ಮುಖ)

Vachana Sankalana
  • Bindali (ಬಿಂದಲಿ)
  • Bugadi (ಬುಗುಡಿ)

Children's books
  • Akkamahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ)
  • Helavanakatte Giriyamma (ಹೆಳವನಕಟ್ಟೆ ಗಿರಿಯಮ್ಮ)
  • Veeravanithe Obavva (ವೀರವನಿತೆಓಬವ್ವ)
  • Janna (ಜನ್ನ)
  • Chikkavarigaagi Chithradurga (ಚಿಕ್ಕವರಿಗಾಗಿ ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ)
  • Dr B.R. Ambedkar (ಡಾ.ಬಿ.ಆರ್.ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್)
  • Mualabagilu (ಮುಳಬಾಗಿಲು)
  • Makkalodane Maathukathe (ಮಕ್ಕಳೊಡನೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ)

Translation
  • Beejakshara Maale (ಬೀಜಾಕ್ಷರ ಮಾಲೆ) - Saraswati Baigiri's melody of 65 verses written in Telugu.
  • Jaathi Nirmoolane (ಜಾತಿ ನಿರ್ಮೂಲನೆ) - Translation of Dr. Ambedkar's Annihilation of caste
  • Bharatadalli Jathigalu (ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾತಿಗಳು)
  • Asiada Hanathegalu (ಏಷಿಯಾದ ಹಣತೆಗಳು)
  • jaanthi Mimase (ಜಾತಿಮೀಮಾಂಸೆ)

Akashavaani drama - metaphors
  • Baluku (ಬಕುಳ)
  • Banaadi (ಬಾನಾಡಿ)
  • Bellakki (ಬೆಳ್ಳಕ್ಕಿ)

Autobiography
  • Beru-Benki-Bilalu[5]

Awards and recognition

Kamala Hampana received the following awards and citations:[3][2][1]

References
  1. "Women Achievers of Karnataka". Vikaspedia - Kannada. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  2. "KAMALA HAMPANA, b. 1935". shastriyakannada.org. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  3. "My biggest competitor? My husband!". bangaloremirror.indiatimes. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  4. "ಮೆಲ್ಲಗೇ ಗಟ್ಟಿ ಮಾತಾಡುವ ಡಾ। ಕಮಲಾ ಹಂಪನಾ". kannada.oneindia (in Kannada). Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  5. "'Beru-Benki-Bilalu' Autobiography Of Kamala Hampana Released". starofmysore. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  6. "Woman to Head Sahitya Sammelana". newindianexpress. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  7. "Anti-child marriage crusader, graveyard worker among 20 women honoured with Kittur Rani Chennamma awards". timesofindia. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  8. "Hampi University convocation today". newindianexpress.org. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  9. "Sandesha Awards 2017 announced". sandesha.org. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
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