Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy is an organization under

Government of Karnataka The Government of Karnataka, abbreviated as GoK or GoKA, formerly known as Government of Mysore (1956–1974), is a democratically elected state body with the governor as the ceremonial head to govern the Southwest Indian state of Karnataka ...

for promotion of literature in Arebhashe language. Established on 15 December 2011 by the

. The purpose of the academy is to preserve and promote the Arebhashe language, Arebhashe literature, and Arebhashe culture. Which has a considerable population of Arebhashe speakers, a language minority in the state

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and

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. Arebhashe is a dialect of Kannada spoken mainly by Gowda and other community in the region of

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, Sullia of

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in the Indian state of Karnataka as well as Bandadka,

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District in the Indian state of

. The academy was formed by then Chief Minister D. V. Sadananda Gowda.

Work Structure

The Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy organizes workshops,

seminar A seminar is a form of academic instruction, either at an academic institution or offered by a commercial or professional organization. It has the function of bringing together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some part ...

s, cultural events, and gatherings for the Arebhashe public. It also provides research grants for research in Arebhashe

language Language is a structured system of communication that consists of grammar and vocabulary. It is the primary means by which humans convey meaning, both in spoken and signed language, signed forms, and may also be conveyed through writing syste ...

and culture; publishes books and presents the annual awards in the fields of Arebhashe literature, folk arts,

yakshagana Yakshagana is a traditional theatre, found in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kasaragod district and Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur district, Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Keral ...

, research and novel writing.

Arebhashe Day

Karnataka Arebhashe Samskruthi mathu Sahitya Academy celebrating 15 December of every year as ''Arebhashe Dinacharane''

Magazine

The Academy has a library that houses a collection of books and magazines in Arebhase. It also publishes a quarterly magazine by name Hingara.

Academy Books

Academy published 60 books till 2022. Academy big projects books are ''Arebhashe Paramparika Kosha'', ''Arebhashe Dictionary'', ''Arebhashe Vishwakosha''

On-Going Projects

To educate the young generation planned for textbooks, glossary, translation, and archival work to preserve and develop the language and culture of the Arebashe Culture. The academy is also working on a documentary collection for veteran personalities of this region, including a seminar on youth literature, a drama camp, and poetry.

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