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| Prof. Siddhashrama delivering lecture at Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, Mysore University | |
| Born | 1 May 1954 Hullambi, Dharwad district, Mysore State (present–day Karnataka), India |
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Chidananda Parasappa Siddhashrama known as CPS or Prof. Siddhashrama, is an Indian academic, writer, critic, and poet who is known for his works in Kannada. [1] [2] He is a retired professor of Mysore University where he served as the acting Vice Chancellor. [3] In 2020, for his contributions to the field of literature, Siddhashrama has been awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by Government of Karnataka. [4] [5] [6]
Siddhashrama served as a Kannada professor in Mysore university's Kuvempu Institution for Kannada Studies, where he was also the director of the institution. He served as the acting Vice Chancellor of the university. [7]
He is known for his works in literary criticism and research. [7] His works on Old and Medieval Kannada literature are noted. His critical work on modern Kannada literature 'Hosa Ale: Sahitya Vimarshe' was published in 1978. His other works including 'Shodha Sampada' and 'Mastiyavara Kavya: Ondu Adhyayana'.[ citation needed ]