Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy
Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy is an organization under Government of Karnataka for promotion of literature in Arebhashe language. Established on 15 December 2011 by the Government of Karnataka. The purpose of the academy is to preserve and promote the Arebhashe language, Arebhashe literature, and Arebhashe culture. Which has a considerable population of Arebhashe speakers, a language minority in the state Karnataka and Kerala. Arebhashe is a dialect of Kannada spoken mainly by Gowda and other community in the region of Kodagu, Sullia of Dakshina Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka as well as Bandadka, Kasaragod District in the Indian state of Kerala. The academy was formed by then Chief Minister D. V. Sadananda Gowda.[2]
Karnāṭaka Arebhāṣe Sanskr̥ti mattu Sāhitya Akāḍemi | |
Abbreviation | KASA |
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Formation | 2011 |
Headquarters | Madikeri, Kodagu |
Location | |
Region served | India |
President | Lakshminarayana Kajegadde.[1] (2019–present) |
Publication | Hingara (Quarterly) |
Parent organisation | Kannada and culture department, Government of Karnataka |
Website | arebhasheacademy |
Work Structure
The Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy organizes workshops, seminars, cultural events, and gatherings for the Arebhashe public. It also provides research grants for research in Arebhashe language and culture; publishes books and presents the annual awards in the fields of Arebhashe literature,[3] folk arts, yakshagana, research and novel writing.[4]
Arebhashe Day
Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy celebrating December 15 of every year as Arebhashe Dinacharane[5]
Magazine
The Academy has a library that houses a good collection of books and magazines in Arebhase. It also publishes a quarterly magazine by name Hingara.
Academy Books
Academy published 60 books till 2022. Academy big projects books are Arebhashe Paramparika Kosha[6], Arebhashe Dictionary[7],[8][9] Arebhashe Vishwakosha[10][11]
On-Going Projects
To educate the young generation planed for textbooks, glossary, translation, and archival work to preserve and develop the language and culture of the Arebashe Culture. The academy is also working on a documentary collection for veteran personalities of this region, including a seminar on youth literature, a drama camp, and poetry.[12]
References
- "Programmes to preserve Arebhashe: academy chief". Deccan Herald. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- paniyadi, gururaj (12 September 2014). "This language academy a shame for linguists". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- "ಅರೆಭಾಷೆ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ– ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಕಟ". Prajavani. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- "Three Arebashe litterateurs to be honoured with state academy awards on Nov 26". NewsKarnataka. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- "Arebhashe Day on December 15". Deccan Herald. 11 December 2020.
- Arebhase paramparika vastukosa. Karnataka Arebhase Samskrti mattu Sahitya Akademi. 22 October 2023. ISBN 9788195659845.
- Arebhase padakosa: Arebhase-Kannada-Inglis. Karnataka Arebhase Samskrti mattu Sahitya Akademi. 22 October 2023. ISBN 9788195659814.
- Jul 20, Deepthi Sanjiv / TNN /. "Completed Arebhashe dictionary to be released soon | Mangaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- Babu, Reshma (31 July 2022). "Kodagu: Arebashe Dictionary released, a literary milestone set". News Karnataka.
- Nov 9, Deepthi Sanjiv / TNN / Updated. "Arebhashe Encyclopedia Brought Out In 10 Months | Mangaluru News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "'Work on Arebhashe glossary, encyclopedia in progress'". Deccan Herald. 20 October 2021.
- "ಪ್ರಥಮ ಅರೆಭಾಷೆ ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಿದ್ಧ". Udayavani (in Kannada).