Narsinhrao Divetia
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Narsinhrao Divetia (Gujarati
: નરસિંહરાવ ભોળાનાથ દિવેટિયા) (1859–1937) is known for his contributions in the field of Gujarati literature
. He wrote the elegy
called " Mangal Mandir Kholo " in Gujarati
.
in year 1915 AD. He was the first Poet of Gujarat to write lyrics in the pure western style. His literary art can be seen in the poetry collection called " Kusum-mala ". 'Hridayvinaa', 'Nupurzankar', Smaran-Sanhita' are other creations of the author.
Gujarati language
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages...
: નરસિંહરાવ ભોળાનાથ દિવેટિયા) (1859–1937) is known for his contributions in the field of Gujarati literature
Gujarati literature
The history of Gujarati literature may be traced to 1000 AD, and this literature has flourished since then to the present. It is unique in having almost no patronage from a ruling dynasty, other than its composers...
. He wrote the elegy
Elegy
In literature, an elegy is a mournful, melancholic or plaintive poem, especially a funeral song or a lament for the dead.-History:The Greek term elegeia originally referred to any verse written in elegiac couplets and covering a wide range of subject matter, including epitaphs for tombs...
called " Mangal Mandir Kholo " in Gujarati
Gujarati language
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages...
.
Contribution
He was the president of Gujarati Sahitya ParishadGujarati Sahitya Parishad
Gujarati Sahitya Parishad is a literary institution for the promotion of Gujarati literature located in the city of Ahmedabad, India. It was founded by Ranjitram Mehta with an aim of creating literature appealing to all classes of the society and cultivate a literary sense among the people...
in year 1915 AD. He was the first Poet of Gujarat to write lyrics in the pure western style. His literary art can be seen in the poetry collection called " Kusum-mala ". 'Hridayvinaa', 'Nupurzankar', Smaran-Sanhita' are other creations of the author.