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  Mahakavi Bharathiyar’s ( Subramania Bharati) Life and Contributions July 28, 2020 Subramania Bharati, also known as Bharathiyar is a Tamil poet, writer, and freedom fighter amongst many things. A national icon, he is revered especially by those who have a love for literature and poetry. Still, his influence spreads far beyond his work, as he is also one of the most prominent nationalists in the South. Unfortunately, today there does not exist a large body of work concerning his life or his work relative to other freedom fighters, with some arguing that those in power are appropriating his image in recent times. This article aims to establish an overview of both his life and his achievements. Further, it looks into the themes present in his writing and the legacy he left behind. Subramania Bharati: Life and Career Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati was born in Ettayapuram, Tirunelveli district on December 11, 1822. His father, Chinnaswamy Iyer was an influential figure, a Tamil schola...
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 Subramania Bharathiyar, also known as Mahakavi Bharathiyar, was a renowned Tamil poet, writer, and freedom fighter. Here are 10 interesting facts about him: - *Early Life*: Bharathiyar was born on December 11, 1882, in Ettayapuram, Tamil Nadu.¹ - *Literary Career*: He started writing poems at the age of 11 and was known for his excellent literary skills, which earned him the title "Bharathiyar". - *Marriage*: Bharathiyar married Chellamal at the age of 15 in 1897. - *Inspiration*: He was inspired by Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda, and considered her his guru. - *Language Skills*: Bharathiyar was proficient in multiple languages, including Tamil, Sanskrit, Hindi, and English. - *Freedom Fighter*: He was an active participant in India's struggle for independence and wrote several patriotic poems. - *Literary Contributions*: Bharathiyar's works include poems, essays, and translations, and he is considered one of the greatest Tamil poets of all time. - ...
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Subramania Bharati [ a ]  (Born  Chinnaswami Subramaniyan ; 11 December 1882 – 11 September 1921) was an Indian writer, poet, composer, journalist, teacher, Indian independence activist, social reformer and polyglot. He was bestowed the title  Bharati  for his poetry and was a pioneer of modern  Tamil  poetry. He is popularly known by his title  Bharati  or  Bharathiyar  and also by the other title "Mahakavi Bharati" ("the great poet Bharati"). His works included patriotic songs composed during the  Indian Independence movement . He fought for the  emancipation of women , against  child marriage , opposed the  caste system , and advocated reforms of the society and religion. Subramania Bharati Subramania Bharati Born 11 December 1882 Ettayapuram ,  Tirunelveli district ,  Madras Presidency ,  British India (present-day  Thoothukudi district ,  Tamil Nadu , India) Died 11 September 1921 (a...
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