Body donated to JSS Medical College

Bengaluru :

Renowned Kannada writer S.S. Marulayya, popularly known as Sa. Shi Marulayya, passed away at Jayadeva Hospital here this morning following brief illness.

He was 85. He leaves behind two sons, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. His body was donated to JSS Medical College in Mysuru as per his wish.

Born in Sasalu village in Chikkanayakanahalli taluk of Tumakuru District in 1931, Marulayya had his primary education at his village and later studied at University of Mysore under the guidance of Kuvempu and Dejagow. Beginning his teaching career at Chamarajanagar, he had served at various places such as Tumakuru, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Channapatna, Mangaluru and Bengaluru.

He had also served as Kannada Sahitya Parishat President between 1995 and 1998.

A versatile writer, he has more than 90 works to his credit, which included Shivatandava, Kenganakallu, Rasaleele, Roopasi, Purushasimha, Hemakoota, Samarasyada Shilpa etc.

Among the many awards and prizes he has won include Karnataka Sahitya Academy award, Rajyotsava award, Devaraja Bahaddur award, H. Narasimhaiah award and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda award (2015).

CM condoles: Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, who arrived at Suttur to inaugurate the Suttur Jathre this morning, has condoled the death of S.S. Marulayya. Speaking to press persons, the CM said that his passing away was a great loss to the State. His death has created a vacuum in Kannada literary world, he added.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Friday –  February 05th, 2016