Kuvempu, whose full name was Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa, was a renowned Indian poet, playwright, and novelist who wrote in the Kannada language. He is considered one of the greatest literary figures in modern Kannada literature. Kuvempu was born on December 29, 1904, in Kuppali, Karnataka, and he passed away on November 11, 1994. He was honored with several awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, and the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honor in India, for his contributions to literature. His literary works often reflected his deep love for nature and his philosophical outlook on life.