Personality sketch - Aravind Malagatti
Dr Aravind Malagatti is widely known as the indian writer who writes in kannada. He has made a reputation for himself through critique, research and creative writing. Although he ventured into literature with poetry, he also spread his wings into stories, dramas, novels, travel literature and also an autobiography. At present, he has written more than 30 books, among which more than 60 are sole authored. Many of his works have been translated into english and other regional languages. Ph.D. and M.Phil works on Prof. Malagatti’s literature have been submitted in kannada and english languages. Academicians and Critics have wrote more than 15 books about him and his work. ‘Government Brahmana’, the autobiography which bagged the sahitya academy award and has been adapted onto popular cinema is also the first kannada dalit autobiography. Apart from these, the Honoray Award of Karnataka sahitya academy was conferred on him for his total contribution to Kannada literature (2002). He served as a president of Karnataka sahitya academy (2017-2019) and mamber of central sahitya academy New Delhi (2013-2016). The socisl aspects of Dalits arehisarea of concern. In fact heis identified as `Dalitajna' Some have called him as the propounder of Kannada Dalit literature.
Aravind Malagatti was born in Muddebihal, Bijapur. He won the gold medal for his PhD thesis in 1987 from karnataka University. He started his teaching career in Mangalore Government College. He was appointed as the reader in Mangalore University and later became HOD for Kannada department as well. Aravind Malagatti joined Mysore University as a professor in Kuvempu Kannada Adhyana Samsthe. Aravind Malagatti has also served as the director of Kuvempu Kannada Adhyayana Samsthe, Director of Prasaranga (publishing wing of the university), and Director of Foklore museum at different times. While serving as the director of Kuvempu studies, he brought out the last volume of the significant and challenging Kannada Vishwakosha thus was responsible for the completion of the entire project. Then he converted all 15 volumes into tech-savvy CD format, making the encyclopedia available in multiple platforms. He restarted the karnataka vishwakosha project which was left uncompleted and brought out three editions. He also formed the Honnakogile project and brought 6 volumes of kannada literature.Asthe name of Beyond Frames Historyof Kannada Literature.
Mother’s Name: Basavva
Father’s Name: Yallappa
Profession :
Retired
Professor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies
Mysore University, Mysore
Date of Birth : 01.08.1956
Place of Birth : Muddebihal, Bijapur District, Karnataka
Married to : Dr. Dharani Devi.( IPS Officer ) in-1992
Childern : Two sons –1. Daksha 2. Yaksha
Education : Pre University and Graduation-From 1973 to 1978 M G V C Colleage, Muddebhihal
Post Graduation-M.A. form Karnataka University Dharwad From 1978 to 1980 with a first class.
Ph.D in 1985-gold medal for the Thesis from Karnataka University Dharwad.
Editorial Committee member of Vidyarthi
Bharathi -Jounal 1981- Karnataka University Dharwad.
Editor of Sahitya Sagathi - a literary magazine –from 1988 - 1995.
Member of the Editorial Committee of Folklore News letter
formMangalore University Campus.
Research Experience from 30.09.1980 to 30.10.1983,
Under U G C Fellowship
As a lecturer -From 30.10.1983 to 31.08.1987,
Government College, Mangalore.
Experience as a Reader-From 07.07.1987 to 03.04.1994
Mangalore University.
Professor-from 04.04.1994 to 4. 4. 2018 (Retirement)
Mysore University, Mysore
Date of Birth : 01.08.1956
Place of Birth : Muddebihal, Bijapur District, Karnataka
Married to : Dr. Dharani Devi.( IPS Officer ) in-1992
Childern : Two sons –1. Daksha 2. Yaksha
Education : Pre University and Graduation-From 1973 to 1978 M G V C Colleage, Muddebhihal
Post Graduation-M.A. form Karnataka University Dharwad From 1978 to 1980 with a first class.
Ph.D in 1985-gold medal for the Thesis from Karnataka University Dharwad.
Experience:
Editorial Committee member of Vidyarthi
Bharathi -Jounal 1981- Karnataka University Dharwad.
Editor of Sahitya Sagathi - a literary magazine –from 1988 - 1995.
Member of the Editorial Committee of Folklore News letter
formMangalore University Campus.
Teaching and Administration Experience
Research Experience from 30.09.1980 to 30.10.1983,
Under U G C Fellowship
As a lecturer -From 30.10.1983 to 31.08.1987,
Government College, Mangalore.
Experience as a Reader-From 07.07.1987 to 03.04.1994
Mangalore University.
Professor-from 04.04.1994 to 4. 4. 2018 (Retirement)
Kuvempu Institute of Kannada studies, Mysore University,
Manasagongotri, Mysore.
Administration /
Membership of Academic Bodies
Arts Faculty Dean – 2000 to 2001, 2004 to 2006
University of Mysore
Academic council Member
University of Mysore
BOS, BOE, BOA Member
for various University
Manasagongotri, Mysore.
Administration /
Membership of Academic Bodies
Arts Faculty Dean – 2000 to 2001, 2004 to 2006
University of Mysore
Academic council Member
University of Mysore
BOS, BOE, BOA Member
for various University
Worked as Mysore university news paper Editorial board member ;
Research policy Forming committee member ;
Prasaranga Publication committee member
Babu jagajeevan ram study centre -Ad hoc committee member &
Publication committee member.
Chairman of Kannada Department - Mangalore University Form 02.11.1992 to 03.04.1994.
Director, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies, from- 03.01.2000 to 01.01.2001 and from 15.04.2004 to 01.06.2006.
Director : Jayalakshmi Vilas palace Museum Mysore University, From 27.10.2007 to - 05 - 2008
Director, Prasaranga, Manasagangotri, Mysore 1995 to 2000 University of Mysore
Membership of Government Committee`s and Institution
Member of Wholesales Book Purchase Committee,
Government of Karnataka, Kannada and Culture Department 1991 to 1993
Member of the Publication Committee of Popular Book Series of the Government of Karnataka, Kannada Culture Department, 1991 to 1993.
Member of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara of the Government of Karnataka-from 1991 to 1995.
Text book Committee member for the Pre University Board, Bangalore, 1995-1996.
Film Pre-Review and Selection Committee member for Bangalore Doordarshan Kendra
Member of the Publication Committee of Popular Book Series of the Government of Karnataka, Kannada Culture Department, 1991 to 1993.
Member of Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara of the Government of Karnataka-from 1991 to 1995.
Text book Committee member for the Pre University Board, Bangalore, 1995-1996.
Film Pre-Review and Selection Committee member for Bangalore Doordarshan Kendra
from 1997 to 2000.
Member of Karnataka Sahitya Academy, of the Government of Karnataka from 1998 to 2000.
Member of Executive committee Kannada Sahitya Parishat Bangalore
From 1998 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2003.
Member of Chayan Parishat, Saraswati Samman, Birla foundation-Delhi from 2003 to 2006.
Member of Karnataka Sahitya Academy, of the Government of Karnataka from 1998 to 2000.
Member of Executive committee Kannada Sahitya Parishat Bangalore
From 1998 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2003.
Member of Chayan Parishat, Saraswati Samman, Birla foundation-Delhi from 2003 to 2006.
Sahitya academy new delhi general council member 2013 to 12- 10 - 2015
Served as President,Karnataka Sahitya Academy : 07 -08 - 2017 to 28-07-2019
1. When the mute opens his mouth
(Mookanige Baayi Bandaaga. 1982)
2. Black Poetry
(Kappu Kavya. 1985)
3. The Third Eye
(Mooraneya Kannu, 1996)
4. Rhythm, Re-Rhythm
(Naada Ninaada, 1999)
5. Aneel Aradhana
(Composite Poetry-2002)
6. Silicon City and the Cuckoo
(Silicon City Mattu Kogile, 2003)
7. The Untouchable Ascends to Heaven
(Chandaal Swargaarohanam, 2003)
8. Selected Poems of Aravind Malagatti
(Aravinda Malagattiyavara Ayda Kavithegalu, 2004)
9. Kavyakumkume -2009
(Selected Poems of Feminism – 2009)
Published Works of Dr. Aravinda Malagatti :
I. Poetry :
1. When the mute opens his mouth
(Mookanige Baayi Bandaaga. 1982)
2. Black Poetry
(Kappu Kavya. 1985)
3. The Third Eye
(Mooraneya Kannu, 1996)
4. Rhythm, Re-Rhythm
(Naada Ninaada, 1999)
5. Aneel Aradhana
(Composite Poetry-2002)
6. Silicon City and the Cuckoo
(Silicon City Mattu Kogile, 2003)
7. The Untouchable Ascends to Heaven
(Chandaal Swargaarohanam, 2003)
8. Selected Poems of Aravind Malagatti
(Aravinda Malagattiyavara Ayda Kavithegalu, 2004)
9. Kavyakumkume -2009
(Selected Poems of Feminism – 2009)
Edited by : Dr.S D Shashikala
10. The Dark Cosmos
(Selected Poems of Aravinda Malagatti – 2009
Translated in English by – Dr. C. Naganna
11. Towards the universe
(Vishwatomukha, 2010)
12. The burden of a flower
(Huvu Balubhara 2010)
10. The Dark Cosmos
(Selected Poems of Aravinda Malagatti – 2009
Translated in English by – Dr. C. Naganna
11. Towards the universe
(Vishwatomukha, 2010)
12. The burden of a flower
(Huvu Balubhara 2010)
13. A Thousand eyes
Sahasrakshi - 2012
14. Maa poetry
Maa Kavya - 2012
15. Demonetization circular poetry
1000
-500 Nishedha Chakra Kavya - 201716. Epigram poetry
Vamana Kavya - 2018
17. Naanidalla Naanadalla- 2019
(collection of poem)
18.Yavva Tayavva Matheya Mahageete -2023
Epic Poem
1.Unending Stories
(Mugiyada Kategalu, 2000)
The Death Ceremony
(Karya – 1988)
1. The Ablution
(Masthakaabhisheka, 1983)
2. The Inner Salt of the Ocean !
(Samudradolagana Uppu, 1999)
II. Short Stories
1.Unending Stories
(Mugiyada Kategalu, 2000)
III. Novel :
The Death Ceremony
(Karya – 1988)
IV. Drama :
1. The Ablution
(Masthakaabhisheka, 1983)
2. The Inner Salt of the Ocean !
(Samudradolagana Uppu, 1999)
3. Collection of six dramas
Machubadamukha - 2015
4. Modern Brahmin monk
Hosa Brahmana Sanyasi - 2017
5. Shudradhikaran - 2024
V. Autobiography:
1. Government Brahmana. 1994
(Translated to English-Pub. Oriental Longman)
2. You become a god too
Neevoo Devaragi (2021)
V. Travel literature :
1.In the land of china -2011
( Chinada dharaniyalli )
VI . Criticism, Literary and Social Thought :
1. Dalit Millennium and Kannada Literature
(Dalitha Yuga Mattu Kannada Sahithya, 1999)
2. Dalit Consciousness: Literature, society and Cultur
(Dalitha Yuga Mattu Kannada Sahithya, 1999)
2. Dalit Consciousness: Literature, society and Cultur
(Dalita Prange: Sahithya, Samaaja Mattu Samskuthi, 2003)
3. Cultural mutiny
(Samskuthika Dange, 2004)
3. Cultural mutiny
(Samskuthika Dange, 2004)
4. Fire and Moonlight
(Benki Beldingalu 2006)
5. Sahitya Saakshi -2009
(A Collection of Critical Essays – 2009)
6. Ambedkar ideology - 2006
(Bhima Nadeya Bellaku)
7. History of Dalit Literature -2011
(Dalita Sahitya)
8.Literary reasons - 2011
(Sahitya Kaarana)
9. legislation to ban superstition - inside out
(Moudyacharane prathibandhaka vidheyaka ola - horage - 2013 )
10. the fiesta surrounding superstition ban
(Moudhya nishedhada guddaatagalu -2014)
11.Journey of dalit literature - 2018
(Dalita Sahitya yana - 2018)
12. The conscious of a common man and virata perspective
Shri samanya pragne & virata darshana )
VII. Reasearch in Folklore
1. Anipeeni
(Anipeeni-Janapada Samshodhane, 1983)
2. Study of Floklore
(Jaanapada Vyasanga, 1985)
3. Search for Floklore
(Jaanapada Shodha, 1990)
4.Devil Worship -1991
(Bhootaradhane, 1991)
4. Thuluvara Aati Kalenja
(Thuluvara Aati Kalenja-Janapada Samshodane, 1993)
5. Folk Games ( PhD thesis )- 1995
(Janapada Aatagalu, 1995)
6. Folk Journey -2004
(Bhootaradhane, 1991)
4. Thuluvara Aati Kalenja
(Thuluvara Aati Kalenja-Janapada Samshodane, 1993)
5. Folk Games ( PhD thesis )- 1995
(Janapada Aatagalu, 1995)
6. Folk Journey -2004
(Janapada Abhiyana -Research articles )
7.
Koraga Community: A Study (Co-Author: Odeyar D Hegde) (Koraga Janaanga Ondu Adhyayana, 1991)
VIII. Research Works
1. Theoretical Study of Dalit Literary Movement
(Dalita Sahithya Chaluvaliya thatvika Chinthane, 1991)
2. Myth, Folklore and Nativism -1998
(Purana Jaanapada mattu Deshivaada, 1998)
3.Criticism beyond boundaries -2013
(Seematita Vimarshe)
4.Thank you, Bhagawadgita - 2015
(Bhagawadgitege namaskar )
5. A theoritical study of epigram - 2017
(Chutuku chintana ma kavya manthana)
IX. Studies and Reflections:
1. An Introduction to Dalit Literature - 1996
(Dalit Sahithya Praveshike, 1996)
2. How Progressive is Intercaste-Marriage ?
(Antharjaathiya Vivaaha yeshtu pragathipar ? 1996)
3. Poona Pact and which direction should the dalits take ?
(Poona pact Mattu Dalitarettha Sagabeku ? 1998)
4.
Thalikote Dyamavva5. Folk Games - 1998
(Janapada Aatagalu - literacy encouragement book - 1998)
(Janapada Aatagalu - literacy encouragement book - 1998)
6.Ideology of dalit literature -2009
Dalita Sahitya Parva -2009
X. Aravind Malagatti's Translated works in english and others
Orient longman private limited
2.The dark cosmos - (Selected poems )-2009
Translated by C Naganna
3.A Spectrum of UNfreedom - 2013
Selected writings of aravind malagatti
Editor:Dr. D A Shankar
Prasarang - University of mysore
4.Unmuted : 2014
A monograph on aravind malagatti
Dr. Parvathi G Aital .Prasarang - University of mysore
5.What gandhi says about ambedkar-2000
Editor : Aravind malagatti & Dharanidevi Malagatti. Prasaranga University of mysore
6.KARYA : novella - 2021
Penguin random house india
XI. Editing works:
1. Conference (Co-Editor)
(Samaavesh-Saha Sampaadane, 1983)
2. Four Dalit Novels
(Nalku Daliteeya Kadambariglu-Ed. 1990)
3. Ideology of Ambedkar
(Ambedkar Vichaara Dhare-Ed. 1991)
2. Four Dalit Novels
(Nalku Daliteeya Kadambariglu-Ed. 1990)
3. Ideology of Ambedkar
(Ambedkar Vichaara Dhare-Ed. 1991)
4. Ambedkar-Ism and Counter-Ism
(Ambedkar Vaada Samvaada-Ed. 1992)
5. From Grazing Ground to Gangotri
(Goomaaladinda Gangotrige, 1993)
6. Foundation and background of Dalit Literature -1997
(Dalitha Sahighya nele-hinnele-Ed.1997)
7. Book industry in Kannada
(Kannada Granthodyama, 1997)
5. From Grazing Ground to Gangotri
(Goomaaladinda Gangotrige, 1993)
6. Foundation and background of Dalit Literature -1997
(Dalitha Sahighya nele-hinnele-Ed.1997)
7. Book industry in Kannada
(Kannada Granthodyama, 1997)
8. Folk Theoretical Consciousness and nativism (Jaanapada saiddhanthika Prangne Mattu Desivaada, 1998)
9 . Principles of Folklore
(Jaanapada Thathvaglu, 1999)
10. Criticism on Dalit Novels
(Kadambarigala Vimarshe-Ed. 2000)
11. Male Mahadeshwara
(Male Mahadeshwara, 2001)
12 . Sweetness and Bitterness (Co-editing)
(Bevu Bella, 2001)
13. Dalit Approach (Criticism)
(Dalitha Maarga, - 2002)
9 . Principles of Folklore
(Jaanapada Thathvaglu, 1999)
10. Criticism on Dalit Novels
(Kadambarigala Vimarshe-Ed. 2000)
11. Male Mahadeshwara
(Male Mahadeshwara, 2001)
12 . Sweetness and Bitterness (Co-editing)
(Bevu Bella, 2001)
13. Dalit Approach (Criticism)
(Dalitha Maarga, - 2002)
14.Way of modern poetry - 2018
(Hosagannada kavya marga )
XII. Editor of Encyclopedias and Works of Similar nature :
1. Kannada Encyclopedia-Volume 14.
Chief Editor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2005
2. 14 volumes of Kannada Encyclopedia-CD
Chief Editor Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006
3. Kannada Vishaya Vishwa Kosh - Karnataka (Revised)-Chief Editor- Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2005
4. Kannada Vishaya Vishwa Kosh – Folklore--Chief Editor- Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006
5. Kannada Vishaya Vishwa Kosha-Zoology. Chief Editor, Institute of Kannada Studies-Mysore University – 2006
6. Epigraphia Karnatica-(Volume 12)
Chief Editor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006
7. Kuvempu Kriti Vimarshe, Chief Editor, Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies- Mysore University-year 2006
8.Beyond frames history of kannada literature ( Golden cuckoo project work :
Total 6 volumes .Poor volumes 800 to 900 pages ) - 2014
a) Volume - 1:Theory & criticism
b) Volume - 2: Movements & Fighters
c) Volume - 3: Folklore & Inscription &
Palm Leaf manuscripts
d) Volume - 4: Old & medieval literature
e) Volume - 5: Modern literature - 1
Poetry:story:autobiography
f) Volume - 6: Modern literature - 2
Novel: drama: research
XIII. Journalistic Work
1. Sahitya Sangagti, (Perodical) 1988-1995: (Editor)
2. Vidyarthi Bharati- Quarterly, Karnataka University Journal, member of the Editorial Board -1981-1983.
3 . Karnataka Folklore News letter – member of the Editorial Board, Mangalore- 1988-1991.
4. Vishwa Sampada-Monthly, Mysore University Journal, member of the Editorial Board-1999-2000
5 . Prabuddha Karnataka, Quarterly - Mysore University Journal -Chairman of the Editorial Board 1995, 2000.
6 . Manavika Karnataka, Quarterly – Mysore University Journal
Chairman of the Editorial Board – 2008 Onwards
XIV.Works on Aravind Malagatti’s Wittings
1. Critical Responses to “Karya”
(Ed.) Sabiha Bhumigowda-1989
2. “Dalitagna”
(Dalit Scholar Par Excellance)
A seminar was conducted on the literature of
Dr.Aravinda Malagatti in - 1998.
Ed by : Dr. Arjuna Golasangi – 2000
3. Aravind Malagatti Avara Kavyanusandhana
(Critical Essay on Aravinda Malagatti poetry )
By: Dr. Kushala Bargur - 2005
(Critical Essay on Aravinda Malagatti poetry )
By: Dr. Kushala Bargur - 2005
4. Prof. Aravind Malagattiyavara Marga-Sahitya
By : Dr. K. Deshava Sharma - 2006
5. “Novu Hetta Preethi”
A critical essay on ‘Government Brahmana’
A critical essay on ‘Government Brahmana’
Ed by : Dr. Appagere D. Somashekara and Dr. Malligahalli Narendrakumar 2003
6 . Sharadey Kunisidha Kavi Prof. Arvind Malagatti By : Dr. H.S.K. Chethana Book House, Mysore 2007
7 . Pagadiya Kowdiyali Deepagalu Belagi- 2009 .
A Steady of Feminist approach research work By : Dr. S.D. Shashikala
8 . Kavya Manthana –2009
A Critic Articles on Aranind Malagatti Poems – 2009.
A Critic Articles on Aranind Malagatti Poems – 2009.
Ed by : Dr. Arjun golasangi
9 . Vada Vagvada Samvada – 2009
A Collection of Different fields Interviews
Ed- by Dr.Bislehalli Prabhu.
10 . Malagatti Mathu Mathana – 2010
A Collection of Interviews . Ed By – G.S. Bhat
11. A Biography of Aravind Malagatti
By: Roopa K S. English M A Dissertation - 2019
12. Seemaatheetha - 2018
Aravind malagatti Abhinandana Grantha
Ed by : Dr. S D Shashikala.
13. Maa Kavya Vaijnanika Shodha-2018
( Practical critic on Aravind Malagatti poetry) Ed by: Dr. Kushala Baraguru
14. Maa Kavya Vimarshe - 2018
Critic on Aravind Malagatti poetry)
Ed by: Dr. Kushala Baraguru
Ph D & M Phil Works on Aravind Malagatti Literature in Kannada & English
Ph D Thesis
15 . Prof. Aravind Malagattiyavara Sahithya Mattu Chinthanne-
(Ph.D. Thesis work in kannada)
Dr. N.S. Shankare Gowda 2005
(Ph.D. Thesis work in kannada)
Dr. N.S. Shankare Gowda 2005
16. Dr.Aravind malagatti avara gadya sahitya mattu chintane. by:Shulabai Hitavanta.
Ph D Thesis in kannada. Kannada Dept Gulbarga university - 2016
17 . Dr.Aravind Malagatti avara kavyada nelegallu By:Dr.Ramesh Madar PhD Thesis in kannada.
18 . Kannada Prathinidika Kavya: Bhinna aayama. (Kuvenpu- Gopalakrishna Adiga- Aravind Malagatti)
By Dr. G Shivanna .PhD Thesis in kannada. Tubanakeri: University of mysore - 2018
M Phil Thesis
By : Vijayakumar, C.E.
M.Phil Thesis,in English - Madurai Kamaraj University – Madurai.
20 . A Comparative study of Vasanth Moon`s Growing up untouchable in India and
M.Phil Thesis,in English - Madurai Kamaraj University – Madurai.
20 . A Comparative study of Vasanth Moon`s Growing up untouchable in India and
Aravind Malagatti Government Bhahmana
by – Banshelkar Yashpal Murhari
M.Phil Thesis in English - Pandicherry University - 2008
by – Banshelkar Yashpal Murhari
M.Phil Thesis in English - Pandicherry University - 2008
21. Ambedkarist autobiographies: A comparative study of Sharan kumar limbale's The outcast and
Aravind malagatti's Government brahmana .M Phil Dissertation Work in English .
Central university of Gujarat.
22 . Kannada Dina Patrikegalu : Aravind Malagatti
By: Shivaraju s M Phil Thesis in kannada .University of mysore -2014
XV. Visits to foreign countries
1. NAVIKA First Kannada Summit-2010 (Pasadena Convention Center)
Los Angleles, California
2. Visited Henan Univarsity and Huanghuai Univarsity of the panel on
Educational exchange and MOU. -2011
XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
Gokak Report - language movement - 1983
Hindalga jail Balagavi - karnataka
Presided Jilla Kannada Sahitya Sammelan-Bijapur in the year 2006-(The literary meet was held for two days on 25th and 26th November 2006)
Presided Dasara Kavigoshti-on 08.10.2005 at Jaganmohan Palace Mysore.
Presided State dalit sahitya sammelan,Bidar - 2010
Participated in national seminar on history of folklore studies in India-held on 23-25 October 1998 in Manasagangotri, Mysore
Brought forth more than 200 seminar papers and research articles
Residence Address
Dr. Aravind Malagatti
MIG 29, Gangotri Layout
1st Main, Saraswathipurm
Mysore-570009
Ph. No. Res. 0821-2516927
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