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	Rediff On The NeT: Marathi poet-playwright Kusumagraj, 87, passes away
		In a condolence message, Dr Alexander said Kusumagraj was a father figure for Maharashtra's literary world.
		Kusumagraj was born Gajanan Ranganath Shirwadkar on February 27, 1912, in Poona.
		Kusumagraj chaired the 45th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (literary conference) held in Margao, Goa, in 1964.
	www.rediff.com /news/1999/mar/10viva.htm (596 words)

	Kusumagraj - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar (February 27, 1912 - March 10, 1999), popularly known in Maharashtra, India and in the larger Marathi community as "Kusumagraj", was a poet, playwright and writer.
		He was born in Pune, and was known by his nick name Tatyasaheb, meaning respected big brother.
		Kusumagraj's contribution to Marathi literature, particularly poetry and plays, marks a milestone in the jounrney of Marathi literature.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kusumagraj (169 words)

	Munde promises a memorial in Nashik for Kusumagraj
		The funeral cortege, with Kusumagraj's body wrapped in the national flag, was escorted by police from his residence to the Yeshwantrao Maharaj Patangan on the banks of the Godavari.
		Kusumagraj's funeral pyre was lit by his nephew Prakash and his close associates Vasantrao Patil and Shivajirao Patil at around 11.15 am.
		Prof Bapat said Kusumagraj was a `doer as well as a seer', and that he was committedtowards ending social evil.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19990312/ige12006.html (329 words)

	Kusumagraj (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kusumagraj (V. Shirwadkar) was a gifted Marathi poet and author.
		Be it story telling, poetry or play writing, Kusumagraj was the best in each one of them.
		Marathi literature will always be proud of his enormous contribution to it.
	shirishart.tripod.com /artgallery/html/kusumagraj.htm (62 words)

	Rane forgets Kusumagraj memorial
		He was speaking on the occasion of the announcement of the ``Janasthan Award'' given every alternate year by the Kusumagraj Pratisthan to Marathi authors.
		The award is to be conferred on veteran Marathi litterateur Vyankatesh Madgulkar at a function in Nashik on October 31.
		He said that it had caused embarrassment to the Pratisthan as the impression created was that the Government had given the funds but the Pratisthan had failed to do anything.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19990921/ige21004.html (316 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: Kusumagraj is cremated
		The mortal remains of India's leading revolutionary poet V V Shirwadkar alias 'Kusumagraj' were consigned to the sacred flames on the banks of the holy river Godavari in Nashik today at 11.35 hrs.
		Kusumagraj's body was laid on a truck decorated with flowers, with president of the Kusumagraj Pratistan Dharmadhikari, former MP Vasant Pawar and others riding alongside.
		Earlier, the city's intellectuals converged at Kusumagraj's house to have a glimpse of the poet.
	www.rediff.com /news/1999/mar/11kusum.htm (246 words)

	Kusumagraj Pratishthan - Nashik
		To facilitate library in the vicinity of the dwelling place of children, people were encouraged and helped to open up libraries in as many places as possible.
		The reference library of Kusumagraj Pratishthan is equipped with the books needed for this examination, which students can refer to.
		In the month of May, the question papers are sent to the students at their residences and they are supposed to write 5 papers at home only.
	www.nashik.com /organisation/kpratisthan.html (1624 words)

	Cultural Wing - Nehru Centre
		Entry: Entrance Cards will be available on Monday, 9th April 2007 from 10.30 am until availability of entrance cards from the Booking Counter of Nehru Centre Auditorium.
		A two days cultural extravaganza of Marathi richness in prose, poetry and drama was presented on 27th and 28th February 2007 to mark Marathi Literature Day and Birth Anniversary of late Shri V. Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj).
		Participating on the first day were legendary actor Dr. Shriram Lagoo, Ramdas Kamath, Faiyaz, Vinay Apte, Dr. Girish Oak, Madhuri Karmarkar and others.
	www.nehrucentremumbai.com /culturewing.htm (261 words)

	Nashik Diary
		Less than two months after the death of Vishnu Waman Shirwadkar, alias Kusumagraj, the trust set up by the Marathi poet and playwright issued a statement saying anyone wishing to recite, translate or perform the litterateur's work would have to take its permission.
		Shaken, the Kusumagraj Pratisthan backtracked, ``explaining'' that it only intended to ``compile'' information on individuals and institutions interested in the poet-playwright's works.
		The Yashwantrao ChavanMaharashtra Open University (YCMOU) recently held its fifth convocation, which was addressed by a former Vice-Chancellor of the Pune University, Professor V G Bhide.
	www.financialexpress.com /ie/daily/19990527/ige27020.html (631 words)

	Archive through May 01, 2003
		Shirwadkar ( 27th February 1912 - 10th March 1999 ) Versatile literary genius, Vishnu Waman Shirwadkar alias `Kusumagraj' is considered to be one of finest Marathi poets.
		Apart from several State awards, he was conferred with the Jnanpith Award in 1988.
		Kusumagraj was also the chairperson of the World Marathi Conference in 1989.
	www.maayboli.com /hitguj/messages/103385/52279.html?1051785704 (713 words)

	BMM 2007 Convention in Seattle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Babasaheb Ambedkar’, ‘P.L.Deshpande’, ‘Pravasi Pakshi’ (on Kusumagraj, a Dnyan Peeth award winner poet and playwright), ‘Tarkteerth Laxman Shashtri Joshi’, ‘S.M.Joshi’ and others.
		He is currently the Vice-Chairman of The Film and Television Institute of India, the President of the ‘Kusumagraj Pratishthan’, Nasik and the Dean of the Theatre Arts in The Calicut University in Kerala.
		Dr. Narendra Jadhav is a well known economist, public speaker and a social worker.
	www.bmm2007seattle.org /Programs_Speakers.asp (894 words)

	outlookindia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Arun Kolatkar, R.I.P. Well-known Marathi and English litterateur Arun Kolatkar died last night after a protracted illness, family sources said on Sunday.
		Winner of Commonwealth Prize for his English anthology titled Jejuri, Kolatkar was also conferred with Kusumagraj award for his contribution to Marathi literature by Marathwada Sahitya Parishad.
		The Kusumagraj award presented by the Marathwada Sahitya Parishad came his way for his contribution to Marathi literature.
	www.outlookindia.com /pti_print.asp?id=251853 (164 words)

	The Hindu : Entertainment / Music : Evening of melody and bhakti
		Jasraj, sarangi player Ram Narayan and music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar, she honed her vocal skills and went on to traverse not just the nuances of Hindustani shaili, but also ghazals, geet and bhajans.
		She revelled in her versatility and her melodic forays into Marathi poems of Kusumagraj, Indira Sant, Mangesh Padgaonkar to name a few are popular with connoisseurs of literature in the Marathi cultural circuit.
		Padmaja is now dedicated to her study of saints and poets.
	www.hindu.com /fr/2004/12/10/stories/2004121003150500.htm (925 words)

	Chembur - 'I wanted to introduce Marathi to the young’
		The easiest way to remember poetry is to sing it.
		A show by Swapnarang that was very popular was on the poetry of the poet Kusumagraj at the Brihan Maharashtra Mandal Convention in Canada.
		She says, "The performance of Kusumagraj's poetry was well-appreciated and we were invited to do more shows in the US."
	www.mid-day.com /metro/chembur/2002/december/40444.htm (413 words)

	'Mee tumcha, tumhi maaze'
		The letter was a guideline on how they should go about their work and what kind of relationship he was going to share with his party colleagues.
		Raj also borrowed from his uncle when he declared to his men at the Bandra meeting that he wanted his activists to follow a poem by famous Marathi poet Kusumagraj, titled ‘Swatantryadevichi vinavani’ (A pleading by the Goddess of Freedom).
		The poem lists how the nation and its people have gone astray from the goals set by the great freedom fighters and how the poor were being robbed by the rulers.
	www.mid-day.com /news/city/2006/october/145078.htm (596 words)

	Navhind Times on the Web: Newsplus
		The two other Marathi litterateurs to win the award are V S Khandekar (1974) and V V S Kusumagraj (1987).
		Karanidkar said both the writers have affected him greatly.
		He has also translated his poetry into English.
	www.navhindtimes.com /articles.php?Story_ID=081439 (353 words)

	clubelders.com-The support network for senior citizen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		I prefer reading books, which would add to my knowledge rather than while away time, by reading stuff, which would be of no use.
		I am great admirer of the works of Wordsworth and the noted Marathi poets Kusumagraj and G D Madgulkar.
		I have practically read all the books written by noted Marathi writer P L Deshpande.
	www.clubelders.com /life&living/snehalata.htm (1025 words)

	Official WebSite of Nashik District
		Earlier his senior friend, well-known Marathi Writer - Mr V.S. Khandekar had received this award.
		He was the first Marathi person to receive it and the second one is Kusumagraj.
		While this gives a general overview of his literary work, to understand Kusumagraj as a person, one has to look at the other facets of his personality.
	www.nashik.nic.in /htmldocs/personalities.htm (1140 words)

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