Kurella Vittalacharya | |
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| Born | 1938 (age 86–87) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Poet, Author |
| Known for | Contributions to Telugu literature and education |
| Notable work | 'Vittaleshwara Satakam' |
| Awards | Telugu University Distinguished Award, Dasarathi AwardPadma Shri |
Kurella Vittalacharya (born 1938) is an Indian educator, poet, and author who has contributed toTelugu literature. His work was recognised with thePadma Shri in 2024.[1][2]
Vittalacharya was born into a family that faced financial challenges after the death of his father. He pursued his literary education with the help of community support.[3][4]
Vittalacharya has served as a principal and lecturer, and has written 22 books, including the poetry collection 'Vittaleshwara Satakam'. His contributions have earned him accolades including theTelugu University Distinguished Award and the Dasarathi Award in 2019, which was presented by then Vice-PresidentVenkaiah Naidu.[5]
Vittalacharya established a public library in his hometown which has 200,000 books. This has led to the development of additional libraries in surrounding areas.[6][7]
His efforts have been nationally recognized, receiving praise fromPrime MinisterNarendra Modi during the 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program. On January 25, 2024, the Government of India awarded him thePadma Shri for his extensive contributions to the fields of literature and education.[8][9][10]
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