Mandya: Renowned writer and folk scholar Dr. G.V. Dasegowda (75), passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday following brief illness.
Dasegowda, who was popularly known by his pen name ‘GVD’, leaves behind his wife, a daughter, two sons and a host of relatives and friends.
A Kannada teacher by profession, he had served at colleges in Mandya, Bharathinagar, Madikeri and Tumakuru in a career spanning 32 years. He was also well versed in English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Prakrit languages.
He has more than 65 works on Folklore and literature to his credit. A Rajyotsava awardee, he was also awarded by Karnataka Janapada Academy.
His last rites were performed at Mandya last evening, according to family sources.
This post was published on April 22, 2019 7:36 pm