Dr. POOVAPPA GOWDA K.

Dr. POOVAPPA GOWDA K. Dr. Poovappa gowda K. is a well-known in the literary circle of Karnataka, and he has already made a name for himself as a promising writer, critic, researcher and innovative teacher. He did his M.A. in Kannada from mangaluru University in 1986. Dr Poovappa gowda K. joined Nehru memorial College, sullia in 1986 and now he is an Associate Professor and Head in the department of Kannada. He is also in served in many cultural related organizations.he has served on the B.O.E. and B.O.S. of Mangalore University and various autonomous colleges as a Member, besides participating in several conferences/seminars/workshops both as a delegate and as Resource Person. Poovappa gowda K. was awarded Ph.D. for his research work on Ullakulu- Ithihasikathe,Pradesikathe matthu Aradhana swarupa based on folklore in 2008 from Mangaluru University. He has successfully guided many project works. He has authored 6 books in Kannada and edited 2 text books for undergraduate courses. Among the books he has published, some are recognized as reference books for post graduate studies and for research. Pookare matthu ethara janapadiya lekhanagalu, Moukhikhathana,Theedidashtu gandha,kukkeyalli nagara madike are his works. His research articles have been published in the research journal Shodha. He has awarded with Karnataka tulu sahithya academy for the work Moukhika sankathana in the year 2010.

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Publications: 1. Pookare and Paper in Folkloristics 2004 ( ÀÆPÀgÉ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ EvÀgÀ eá À À ÃAiÀÄ ÉÃR ÀUÀ¼ÀÄ) Raj Prakashana Publications, Mysore 2. Folk beliefs in the Sullia Surroundings - 2004 ( ÀļÀå Àj ÀgÀzÀ d À ÀzÀ ÀA PÉUÀ¼ÀÄ) Published Kannada Sangha, N.M.College Sullia 3. Oral Discourse 2009 (ªÀiËTPÀ ÀAPÀxÀ À) Published Tharangini Prakashana, Sullia 4. Banglegudde Sannakka s Oral Literature - 2011 ( AUÉèUÀÄqÉØ ÀtÚPÀÌ À ÁAiÀiÁàvÉgÉÆzÀ Á»vÉÆå vàä¼àä) Published by Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy, Mangalore. 5. Panemajal Manethana Aradhana Parampare 2011; Janardana Gowda Panemajal, Kadaba. 6. Theedidashtu Ghandha A collection of critical essays; 2013; Tharangini Prakashana 7. kukkeyalli Nagara Madike-Regional Research study- 2017;Tharagini prakashana,sullia Unpublished Ph.D.Essay Ullakulu Historical, Geographical and Ritual Structure (G ÁèPÀļÀÄ LwºÁ¹PÀvÉ, ÁæzÉòPÀvÉ ªÀÄvÀÄÛ DgÁzsÀ Á ÀégÀÆ À) Editorial works and Edited Books : Editor- Abhina ya Hathu:published by Abhinaya

Dashamanothsva Committee. Veelya : Member of editorial board, published D.K. and Kodagu Gowda sammelana Swagatha Samithi, Sullia. Payana: A collection of poems by Vedavathi Baddadka published by Swanthika Sahithya Balaga Sullia. (As a secretary Co- operation to publish). Rajatha Karanji: Silver Jubilee Souvenir. N.M.C Sullia Of Editorial board Amara Shree book published by K.V.G. Felicitation Committees (Member of Editorial Committee) Chennakalasha Sovenir published by Resorvetion committee Sullia ( Member of Editorial committee) Kadiru : An anthology of Kannada Poetry published Prasaranga, Mangalore University Sahithya Spandana : An anthology of Karnataka poetry and history Published by Prasaranga, Mangalore University. Ikyagana: : An anthology of Karnataka poetry and Drams Published by Prasaranga, Mangalore University.+ Amara College Magazine G.F.G. college Sullia Hingara Aqurterly Magazine published by Karnataka Arebhashe & Sahithya Academy 10 books edited in Arebhasha language Different Versions of Literature Published by Karnataka Arebhashe & Sahithya Academy

Published Articles Siddavesha A Folk Art Performance Taarunya Souvenir 17 th National Youth Festival 2012, Mangalore Ritual tradition and Oral legend, History of Kandrapady Shodha (ISSN 2249-0396) biannal Bilingual Research Periodical Published by Dr.Ha.Ma.Na.Centre S.D.M.College Ujire. Thanu Ninnadu- Kanakadasa- Kanakana kindi(isbn no. 978-81-92534-6-9) Published by : Kanaka Research Centre, Udupi Kannada Folk Study- New Dimensions - Karnataka Samshodhana Janapadha (ISBN no. 978-93-83149-10-0) Published By: Karnataka Janapada University. Freedom fighter Kedambady Ramegowda an historical view Published by: Amara Sullia Suddhi Kanakadasa Contemporary cultural issues Sullia Parisarada Patdanagalu Sadasmitha- Felicitation Volume published by Felicitation Committee, Bangalore

Honours Conferred: Best N.S.S.Officer Award for achievement in N.S.S.-1994 Pookare mathu ithara Lekhanagalu Awarded Karavali Samskrithika Pratishtana Sahithya Prashasti 2008 AMUCT Felicitates for contribution to N.S.S and for being awarded Ph.D. 2008 Moukhika Sankathana published book awarded Karnataka Sahitya Academy Prashasti 2010 Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishath Felicitates Kannada Siri Prashasti for literary and research work. Participation in Corporate Life: Co-Curriucular Activities Member in Swanthika Sahithya Balaga 1997 secretary and condected a seminar jointly organised by Kannada Sahitya Academy Bangalore Secretary in folklore celebration committee 1997 - organised Janapada Minadana with the co- operation of Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, at Sullia. Vise President- Janapada Koodukattu Secretary Sullia Taluk Makkala Sahitya sangama - 2002-04 Organised Makkala Dhwani Programmes 2002 at Sneha School Sullia Jnanaganga Public School Bellare - 2004 Programmes conducted on socio- environmental awarness - 1991-95.

The staff adviser of Cultural Association to encourage cultural activities among students. Staff Adviser of Kannada Sangha to encourage Literary Activities among students. Executive editor for college Magazine. Our college Magazine Karanji awarded Best University Level Magazine for the year 2007-08 Paper Setter of Mangalore University U.G.Examinations. Paper Setter of Autonmus Colleges St.Aloycious College Mangalore, S.D.M.College Ujire. Member of B.O.S.Nominated by Mangalore University for the Autonomus College, S.D.M.College Ujire 2012 Member of Association of Mangalore University College Teachesr Association (R) AMUCTA Vice President of Mangalore University Kannada Lecturers Association VIKASA Member of B.O E Mangalore University 2012-13; 2015-16 Member of Karnataka Arebhashe Culture and Literature Academy - 2014-17 Member of BOS for TULU study center- Kuppam University.

Past Secretary of Swanthika Sahityaka and Samskrithika Balaga (R.) Sullia Past President of Teachers Yakshagana Association (R.) Sullia Taluk (2009-12) Past President of Abhinaya Havyasi Balaga (R.) Sullia (2008-2010) Seminars/functions/Workshop organised Organised State Level Seminar in our College under Kannada department, topic based on Kannada bhashe, Sahitya Mathu Adhunikatheya Mukha-Mukhi sponsored by U.G.C. 9 th and 10 th Oct 2009 Conducted Workshop on Yaksha Sikshana jointly Karnataka Yakshagana Academy Bangalore and Teacher s Yakshagana Association Sullia 1 st January 2009 Conducted Inter District Level Drama Celebration jointly Karnataka Nataka Academy and Abhinaya Havyasi Balaga Sullia 24 th Feb 2009 Conducted Inter District Level Drama Celebration jointly Karnataka Nataka Academy and Abhinaya Havyasi Balaga Sullia 21 st March 2010. Conducted State Level Yaksha Karanji for upto Highschool students jointly with Yaksha Karanji

committee and Shikshakara Yakshagana Association Sullia Taluk (R.) on 14 th, 15 th January 2012. Talk delivered in Air India Radio center, August 1997 Mangalore. Talk delivered in Air India Radio center, May 2012 Mangalore. Talk delivered in Air India Radio center, Feb 2017 Mangalore Artist in Karavali Karnataka Yakshagana Drama Artist.