Kamala Hampana
Kamala Hampana (Kannada: ಕಮಲಾ ಹಂಪನಾ) (born 28 October 1935) is an Indian writer in Kannada language and Jainism. She was born at Devanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka. She worked as a scholar, a professor, and a follower of ancient Archaic works. She has undertaken serious study and research in various genres of Kannada literature and has developed some of the most serious ideas of various genres. Early days. Kamala Hampana was born on October 28, 1935, In Devanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka to C. Rangadhamanayak and Lakshmamma couple. Kamala's elementary schooling started in Challakere, Karnataka and continued in different villages, In  1935, as a high school student she completed her SSLC at Tumkur. She continued her college studies in Mysore. During 1955-1958, From University of Mysore she obtained a B.A degree and an M.A degree in the Kannada language (1958). She was conferred a Ph.D. degree for her thesis on "Turanga Bhaarata". Kamala Hampana is married to Hampa Nagarajaiah who also a veteran litterateur in Kannada. The couple have two daughters and a son. Career. In 1959, Hampana started with the profession as Kannada teacher and worked as a Principal at the Government First Grade College, Vijayanagar, Bangalore and then  as a Professor at the Maharani Colleges of Bangalore and Maharaja's College, Mysore. Upon her retirement from the Government Service, She worked as a Professor in Department of Jainism, Natural Studies, President of Mysore University and President and Visiting Professor of Hampi University. Her research on female sensibility has earned her with immense fame, In her writings, she has provided a deep insight into Jain works. Literary works. Hampana's areas of works include ancient Kannada literature, Jainology and textual criticism. She has been involved in dalit movement and women’s movement in Karnataka. Kamala has published more than  fifty books in various genres of literature such as literary criticism, poetry, fiction and biography. Hampana's important publications are: Awards and recognition. Kamala Hampana received the following awards and citations: