Tag Archives: Poets of India

Valmiki — Maharishi (the great sage) claims the distinction of being the author of the holy epic ‘Ramayana‘, consisting of 24,000 verses. He is also believed to be the author of Yoga Vasistha, a text that elaborates on a range of philosophical issues. Written approximately 500 years ago, it was taught to Lord Rama when He lost all the hopes …

Tulsidas was a great saint of India. He was a devotee of Lord Rama. He was born in 1540 at Banda in Uttar Pradesh. He had to face a lot of hardships from childhood itself. Tulsi’s parents died when he was just five. He had to beg and work in fields to fill his stomach. Tulsidas Biography: Name: Tulsidas (Rambola …

Sant Kabir, is considered to be one of the greatest poets as well as mystics ever born in India. He believed that human beings are equal and being one with God is the ultimate aim of every individual. His love and devotion towards the Supreme One clearly reflects in his poetry. The Holy Guru Granth Sahib contains over 500 verses …

Veer Savarkar Biography: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also commonly known as Veer Savarkar, was an Indian politician, activist, and writer. Savarkar developed the Hindu nationalist political ideology of Hindutva while imprisoned at Ratnagiri in 1922. He was a leading figure in the Hindu Mahasabha. Name: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar, Swatantryaveer Savarkar) Born: May 28, 1883 Bhagur, Nasik Died: February 26, …

सुमित्रानंदन पंत — बीसवीं सदी का पूर्वार्द्ध छायावादी कवियों का उत्थान काल था। उसी समय अल्मोड़ा निवासी सुमित्रानंदन पंत उस नये युग के प्रवर्तक के रूप में हिन्दी साहित्य में अभिहित हुये। इस युग को जयशंकर प्रसाद, महादेवी वर्मा, सूर्यकांत त्रिपाठी ‘निराला’ और रामकुमार वर्मा जैसे छायावादी प्रकृति उपासक-सौन्दर्य पूजक कवियों का युग कहा जाता है। सुमित्रानंदन पंत का प्रकृति चित्रण …

Name: Bhupen Hazarika (Sudha Konthi) Born: 8 September 1926 Sadiya, Assam Province, British India Died: 5 November 2011 (aged 85) Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Occupation: Poet, Lyricist, Songwriter, Composer, Singer, Music Director, Filmmaker Spouse(s): Priyamvada Patel (1 Child) Awards: Bharat Ratna (2019) (posthumously) Padma Vibhushan (2012) (posthumously) Padma Shri (1977) Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1992) Padma Bhushan (2001) …

Sant Ravidas — The details of Guru Ravidas’ life are controversial. According to some he was born in 1376/7 or else 1399 CE but many scholars offer later dates. Schaller estimates his lifespan as 1450-1520 while the Encyclopædia Britannica contents itself with a floreat of 15th-16th century CE. Partly this is due to traditions that make him, one one hand, …

Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay — “Why am I autistic, and you aren’t?” He expresses himself with the help of the alphabet board. Tito’s world is different from that of other children of his age. He is 11 year old. He is an autistic boy who finds his freedom in words. He is a poet. Tito was declared “Mentally Challenged” when he …

Name:  Surdas (सूरदास) Born: 1478, Gram Sihi, Faridabad, Haryana Died: 1573, Braj, Mughal Empire, India Parents: Ramdas Sarswat Literary works: Sur Sagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya Lahari Philosophy: Bhakti Books: Sur-Saravali Surdas, is one of the people who had great influence on the cultural heritage of India. He was a poet, a saint and a musician and played all the parts …

Name: Santosh Anand / संतोष आनंद (सन्तोष आनन्द) Born: 5 March 1939; Sikandrabad, District Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India Occupation: Lyricist, Poet Awards: 2 Filmfare awards (1974 & 1983) Santosh Anand is an Indian lyricist who attained success in the 1970s, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist twice in 1974 and 1982. He has also been awarded the Yash Bharti …