P. C. Devassia
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Plakkiyil Chacko Devassia, often known as Mahakavi P. C. Devassia (24 March 1906 – 10 October 2006) was a Sanskrit scholar and poet. He is from Kerala, India.
Mahakavi Prof. P.C. Devassia | |
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| Born | 24 March 1906 |
| Died | 10 October 2006 (aged 100) Nalanchira, Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | M.A. (Malayalam) M.A. (Sanskrit) |
| Occupation | University Professor |
| Known for | Indian Sanskrit scholar and writer |
Notable work | Kristubhagavatam Girigita |
In 1980, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Sanskrit for his poem Kristubhagavatam.[1] He has also received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his contributions to Malayalam literature.
References
- ↑ Devasia laid to rest. 2006-10-12. http://hindu.com/2006/10/12/stories/2006101205810400.htm. Retrieved 2013-12-14.