Venkataraja Puninchathaya

Pundur Venkataraja Puninchathaya (10 October 1936 - 13 September 2012), also known as P. V. Puninchathaya, was a scholar, teacher, author, and researcher he contributions to Tulu language and literature.[1]

Venkataraja Puninchathaya
Born(1936-10-10)10 October 1936
Kasaragod, Kerala State
Died13 September 2012(2012-09-13) (aged 75)
Occupation(s)Teacher; later founded Kerala Tulu Academy
Academic background
EducationVidwan in Sanskrit (Bachelor’s Degree Equivalent), Postgraduate
Alma materUniversity of Mysore
Academic work
DisciplineScholar, linguist, artist
Sub-disciplineManuscriptologist, researcher, poet, playwright, actor
InstitutionsSwamiji's High School Edneer, Kasaragod Taluk; later Kerala Tulu Academy
Main interestsTulu Language, Yakshagana
Websitepuninchathaya.com/index.html

Early life and education

Venkataraja Puninchathaya was born on October 10, 1936, to Damodar Puninchathaya and Saraswathi Amma at Punduru, Kasaragod District, Kerala State. In his formative years, he received education in Tulu, Kannada, and Sanskrit, gaining proficiency in these languages alongside his native language. He completed his schooling and Vidwan (equivalent to a bachelor's degree) in Sanskrit. He was a post graduate in Kannada from the University of Mysore.[2][3]

Career and Contribution

Puninchathaya started working as a teacher in Swamiji's High School in Edneer, Kasaragod Taluk, Puninchathaya is researcher in Tulu language, Tulu script,[4] Sanskrit manuscripts, and folklore. His pioneering work in manuscriptology led to the discovery and publication of Tulu epic poems, such as 'Shree Bhagavatho', 'Kaveri', 'Tulu Devi Mahatme', 'Tulu Mahabharatha', and 'Tulu Karnaparva'.[5] Puninchathaya was appointed as the founder president of the Kerala Tulu Academy, serving from 2008 to 2012.[6]

Puninchathaya is Yakshagana artist, excelling in Arthadhari (character portrayal), notably portrayal of female roles in Talamaddale, a form of Yakshagana.[7]

Awards and recognition
  • National Award for Outstanding Professor in 1991,
  • Sandesh Media Award in 1997, Kayyar Award in 1998,
  • Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy Award in 1999,
  • Bevinje Sridhara Kakkillaya Award in 1999,
  • Parasurama Award in 2002,
  • Karnataka Sriprashasti in 2003,
  • Polali Sheenappa Hegade Award in 2004,
  • Ananta Prakash Award,
  • Mr. Award of Page,
  • Keerikadu Master Award,
  • Kukkila Award in 2006,
  • Best Research Dravidian VV Kuppam Award,
  • Deraje Award in 2007.
  • Mangalore University awarded honorary doctorate in 2007[8][9]

References
  1. "Mangalore Today | Latest news brief of mangalore, udupi - Page Dr-Pundur-Venkataraj-Punichitthaya-passes-away". www.mangaloretoday.com.
  2. "Pundoor Venkataraja Puninchathaya | puninchathaya.com". puninchathaya.com.
  3. "Kasargod: Renowned Litterateur Dr Venkataraja Puninchittaya Passes Away". www.daijiworld.com.
  4. "Book on Tulu script released". The Times of India. 16 July 2011.
  5. "P. Venkatraja Puninchathaya | Yakshagana". yakshagana.com.
  6. "Kasargod: Long-awaited Kerala Tulu Bhavana dedicated to world". www.daijiworld.com.
  7. "Pundoor Venkataraja Puninchathaya | puninchathaya.com". puninchathaya.com.
  8. "P Venkatraja Puninchathaya - Shivalli Brahmins". 8 August 2008.
  9. "Kerala Tulu Academy chief to get Kille award". The Times of India. 29 December 2009.
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