P. C. Devassia
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Mahakavi Prof. P.C. Devassia | |
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| Born | 24 March 1906 |
| Died | 10 October 2006 (aged 100) Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | M.A. (Malayalam) M.A. (Sanskrit) |
| Occupation | University Professor |
| Known for | Indian Sanskrit scholar and writer |
| Notable work | Kristubhagavatam Girigita |
Plakkiyil Chacko Devassia, often known as Mahakavi P. C. Devassia (24 March 1906 – 10 October 2006) was a Sanskrit scholar and poet. He is from Kerala, India.
In 1980, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Sanskrit for his poem Kristubhagavatam.[1] He has also received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his contributions to Malayalam literature.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Devasia laid to rest". The Hindu Daily. 2006-10-12. Archived from the original on 2007-02-17. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
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