M. Govinda Pai Writer

Manjeshwar Govinda Pai (Kannada: ಮಂಜೇಶ್ವರ ಗೋವಿಂದ ಪೈ)(1883–1963), also known as Rastrakavi Govinda Pai, was a Kannada poet. He was awarded the first Rashtrakavi title by the Madras Government (Kasaragod district was part of South Kanara district of Kerala State prior to the linguistic reorganisation of States on 1 November 1956). Rashtrakavi M. Govinda Pai was the one who put Manjeshwar on the literary map of India.

Personal facts

M. Govinda Pai
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1883
Birth place
Kerala , Presidencies and provinces of British India , Kasaragod taluk , Madras Presidency , Manjeshwar , Kasaragod district , South Kanara District (Madras Presidency)
Nationality
India
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1963

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