Soul of South
The Book Brahma Literature Festival celebrates the deep connection between language and culture, particularly the rich 2500-year legacy of South Indian languages (Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu) in shaping world literature. With over 700 languages spoken in India alone, South Indian literature boasts classics like “Silappadikaram” and “Ramacharitam,” and has significantly contributed 19 out of 58 Jnanpith Award winners. This inaugural event aims to unite writers, publishers, and readers on a platform that fosters interaction and celebrates the unique soul of South Indian literature.
Our Mentors
Dr Hampa Nagarajaiah
Writer, ProfessorAlso known as Hampanā, born on October 7, 1936, Hampa Nagarajaiah is a respected scholar in Kannada language and Jainism from Hampasandra Village, Karnataka. Educated at Maharaja's College, Mysuru, Hampa Nagarajaiah holds BA (Honours) and PG degrees in Kannada under influential mentors like Kuvempu. He served as a lecturer in Kannada at various colleges and obtained his PhD from Bengaluru University. Hampanā has delivered lectures on Jainism and linguistics at Universities worldwide and held administrative roles in Bengaluru University. He has received numerous awards, including the Naadoja Award from Kannada University in 2006 and the prestigious Pampa Prashasti from the Government of Karnataka in 2016. He's known for his work "Spectrum of Classical Literature in Kannada," which highlights the language, culture, and tradition across five volumes.
Curation Committee
Organizing Committee
- Devu Pattar
- Vinay Kumar J
- Harish Nair
- Satish Shetty Vakvady
- Raghavendra Kanchan
- Swathi Rao
Media Committee
- H Bharath Kumar
- Surabhi Shastry
Technical Committee
- Prasanna Kumar Jain
- Veeresha Hogesoppinavar
Festival Director
Satish Chapparike
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