Classical Languages

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Classical Languages

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India has declared Six languages as classical languages, and four of them established Classical Language Centers among six has. These Research Centres will work on various schemes and activities identified by the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, which includes research, documentation, propagation and teaching of the language. These Centers will also coordinate such work undertaken by the individuals, institutions in the States/UTs of India and abroad and provide linkages to studies in other classical languages in the world.

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Browsing Classical Languages by Author "Shivakotyacharya"

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    ವಡ್ಡಾರಾಧನೆ
    (Shreekantaiah Acchu Kuuta, Kannada Sahithya Parishat, Chamarajpete, 1949) Shivakotyacharya
    Vaddaradhane was written by ‘Shivakotyacharya’ is the earliest prose work in ‘Kannada’ and also a informative work consisting of 19 stories and explanation is based on ‘Bruhatkathakosha’ by Harisena. It explains about the life of Bhadrabahu of Shravanabelagola in a detailed portrayal. The work may be dated to 9th Century but some scholars have mentioned as pre 6th century. As per the evidences, Shivakotyacharya is native of Kogali, Bellary district, Karnataka.