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{{Short description|Indian Kannada writer and scholar (1935–2024)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox writer
| name = Kamala Hampana
| honorific_prefix = Nadoja
| image = Kamala Hampana.jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = Kamala in 2017
| pseudonym = Kamala Priya
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1935|10|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Devanahalli]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]], [[British Raj|British India]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|06|22|1935|10|28|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], India
| parents =
| occupation = Writer, professor
| language = [[Kannada]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Mysore]]
| genre = [[Poetry]] [[Fiction]] [[Literary criticism]] [[Biography]]
| notableworks = ''Thuranga Bharata'', ''Anekanathavaada'', ''Jaina Saahitya Parisara''
| spouse = [[Hampa Nagarajaiah]]
| children = 3
| awards = [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] [[Rajyotsava Prashasti]] [[Kittur Chennamma|Kittur Rani Chennamma]] Award [[Baba Amte]] Award Nadoja Award
| website =
}}

'''Kamala Hampana''' (28 October 1935 – 22 June 2024) was an Indian writer who wrote in the Kannada language. Born in [[Devanahalli]] in [[Karnataka]], she worked as a scholar and professor of ancient works and undertook studies on different genres of [[Kannada literature]], as well as topics involving [[Jainism]].<ref name="Vikaspedia">{{cite news |title=Women Achievers of Karnataka |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_0WA12KOMo |accessdate=8 September 2019 |work=Vikaspedia - Kannada}}</ref><ref name="shastriyakannada">{{cite news |title=KAMALA HAMPANA, b. 1935 |url=http://www.shastriyakannada.org/DataBase/KannwordHTMLS/CLASSICAL%20KANNADA%20SCHOLARS%20HTML/KAMALA%20HAMPANA.htm |accessdate=8 September 2019 |work=shastriyakannada.org |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929165706/https://shastriyakannada.org/DataBase/KannwordHTMLS/CLASSICAL%20KANNADA%20SCHOLARS%20HTML/KAMALA%20HAMPANA.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Background==
Kamala Hampana was born on 28 October 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 1953, 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 [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A]] degree and an [[Master of Arts|M.A]] degree in the Kannada language (1958). She was conferred a Ph.D. degree for her thesis on ''Turanga Bhaarata''.<ref name="shastriyakannada"/><ref name="BangaloreMirror">{{cite news |title=My biggest competitor? My husband! |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/my-biggest-competitor-my-husband/articleshow/21189658.cms |accessdate=8 September 2019 |work=bangaloremirror.indiatimes |archive-date=25 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625193637/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/my-biggest-competitor-my-husband/articleshow/21189658.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Kamala Hampana was married to [[Hampa Nagarajaiah]], also a veteran litterateur in Kannada. The couple had two daughters and a son.<ref name="BangaloreMirror"/> She died in [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]] on 22 June 2024, at the age of 88.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/well-known-kannada-writer-and-scholar-kamala-hampana-passes-away-at-88-3076736 |title=Eminent Kannada writer and scholar Kamala Hampana passes away at 88 |access-date=22 June 2024 |archive-date=22 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622080135/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/well-known-kannada-writer-and-scholar-kamala-hampana-passes-away-at-88-3076736 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
In 1959, Kamala 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 College of Bengaluru 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 immense fame.
In her writings, she provided a deep insight into [[Jain]] works.<ref name="BangaloreMirror"/>

==Literary works==
Kamala Hampana's areas of works include ancient [[Kannada literature]], Jainology and [[textual criticism]]. She was involved in the Dalit movement and the women’s movement in Karnataka. Kamala published more than fifty books in various genres of literature such as [[literary criticism]], [[poetry]], [[fiction]] and [[biography]].<ref name="oneindia">{{cite news|title=ಮೆಲ್ಲಗೇ ಗಟ್ಟಿ ಮಾತಾಡುವ ಡಾ। ಕಮಲಾ ಹಂಪನಾ|url=https://kannada.oneindia.com/literature/articles/2003/181203kamala.html|language=kn|accessdate=8 September 2019|work=kannada.oneindia|archive-date=3 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203085321/https://kannada.oneindia.com/literature/articles/2003/181203kamala.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kamala Hampana's important publications are:<ref name="oneindia"/>

===Story compilation (ಕಥಾಸಂಕಲನ)===
* Nekkitu Haalina Battalu (ನಕ್ಕಿತು ಹಾಲಿನ ಬಟ್ಟಲು)
* Rekke Muriditthu (ರೆಕ್ಕೆ ಮುರಿದಿತ್ತು)
* Chandana (ಚಂದನಾ)
* Bavane (ಬವಣೆ)

===Research ===
* Thuranga Bharata – Ondu Addhyayana (ತುರಂಗ ಭಾರತ - ಒಂದು ಅಧ್ಯಯನ)
* Shantinaatha (ಶಾಂತಿನಾಥ)
* Adharsha Jaina Mahileyaru (ಆದರ್ಶ ಜೈನ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರು)
* Anekanathavaada (ಅನೇಕಾಂತವಾದ)
* Naadu Nudi Naavu (ನಾಡು ನುಡಿ ನಾವು)
* Jaina Saahitya Parisara (ಜೈನ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಸರ)
* Baddavana (ಬದ್ದವಣ)
* Ronada Basadi (ರೋಣದ ಬಸದಿ)
* Mahamandaleshwari Rani Chennabhairadevi Mattu Ithra Karavali Raniyaru (ಮಹಾಮಂಡಲೇಶ್ವರಿ ರಾಣಿ ಚೆನ್ನಭೈರಾದೇವಿ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಕರಾವಳಿ ರಾಣಿಯರು)

===Review, rational ===
* Baasinga (ಬಾಸಿಂಗ)
* Baandala (ಬಾಂದಳ)
* Badabaagni (ಬಡಬಾಗ್ನಿ)
* Bittara (ಬಿತ್ತರ)
* Bonbala (ಬೊಂಬಾಳ)
* Gunadamkakaarti Attimabbe (ಗುಣದಂಕಕಾರ್ತಿ ಅತ್ತಿಮಬ್ಬೆ)
* Attimabbe and Chalukyas

===Editing works ===
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* Sukumara Chariteya Sangraha (ಸುಕುಮಾರ ಚರಿತೆಯ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ)
* Bharatesha Vaibhava (ಭರತೇಶ ವೈಭವ)
* K. S. Dharanedraih's Smriti grantha (ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ಧರಣೇಂದ್ರಯ್ಯನವರ ಸ್ಮೃತಿಗ್ರಂಥ)
* Sree Pacche (ಶ್ರೀ ಪಚ್ಚೆ)
* Sahasrabhisheka (ಸಹಸ್ರಾಭಿಷೇಕ)
* Chavundaraya Purana (ಚಾವುಂಡರಾಯ ಪುರಾಣ)
* Dr D.N. Narasimhacharya's chosen articles (ಡಾ.ಡಿ.ಎನ್.ನರಸಿಂಹಾಚಾರ್ಯರ ಆಯ್ದ ಲೇಖನಗಳು)
* Haleya Gadya Sahithya (ಹಳೆಯ ಗದ್ಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ)
* Danachintamani - Smaranachintane) (ದಾನಚಿಂತಾಮಣಿ - ಸ್ಮರಣಸಂಚಿಕೆ)
* Jaina Dharma (ಜೈನಧರ್ಮ)
* Suvrna Bharathi- Part-3 (ಸುವರ್ಣ ಭಾರತಿ- ಸಂಪುಟ- ೩)
* jaina kathakosha (Co-author) (ಜೈನಕಥಾಕೋಶ)
* Shodasha Bhavana Kavya (ಷೋಡಶ ಭಾವಾನಾ ಕಾವ್ಯ)
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===Introduction to life ===
* Mahaveerara Jeevana Sandesha (ಮಹಾವೀರರ ಜೀವನ ಸಂದೇಶ)
* Mudimallige (ಮುಡಿಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ)
* Aa Mukha (ಆ ಮುಖ)

===Vachana Sankalana ===
* Bindali (ಬಿಂದಲಿ)
* Bugadi (ಬುಗುಡಿ)

===Children's books ===
* Akkamahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ)
* Helavanakatte Giriyamma (ಹೆಳವನಕಟ್ಟೆ ಗಿರಿಯಮ್ಮ)
* Veeravanithe Obavva (ವೀರವನಿತೆಓಬವ್ವ)
* Janna (ಜನ್ನ)
* Chikkavarigaagi Chithradurga (ಚಿಕ್ಕವರಿಗಾಗಿ ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ)
* Dr B.R. Ambedkar (ಡಾ.ಬಿ.ಆರ್.ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್)
* Mualabagilu (ಮುಳಬಾಗಿಲು)
* Makkalodane Maathukathe (ಮಕ್ಕಳೊಡನೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ)

===Translation ===
* Beejakshara Maale (ಬೀಜಾಕ್ಷರ ಮಾಲೆ) - Saraswati Baigiri's melody of 65 verses written in [[Telugu language|Telugu]].
* Jaathi Nirmoolane (ಜಾತಿ ನಿರ್ಮೂಲನೆ) - Translation of Dr. Ambedkar's Annihilation of caste
* Bharatadalli Jathigalu (ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಜಾತಿಗಳು)
* Asiada Hanathegalu (ಏಷಿಯಾದ ಹಣತೆಗಳು)
* Jathi Mimase (ಜಾತಿಮೀಮಾಂಸೆ)

===Akashavaani drama - metaphors ===
* Baluku (ಬಕುಳ)
* Banaadi (ಬಾನಾಡಿ)
* Bellakki (ಬೆಳ್ಳಕ್ಕಿ)

===Autobiography===
* Beru-Benki-Bilalu<ref name="starofmysore">{{cite news |title='Beru-Benki-Bilalu' Autobiography Of Kamala Hampana Released |url=https://starofmysore.com/beru-benki-bilalu-autobiography-of-kamala-hampana-released/ |accessdate=8 September 2019 |work=starofmysore |archive-date=23 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623145550/https://starofmysore.com/beru-benki-bilalu-autobiography-of-kamala-hampana-released/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
Kamala Hampana received the following awards and citations:<ref name="BangaloreMirror"/><ref name="shastriyakannada"/><ref name="Vikaspedia"/>
* Kamala Hampana was President of the 71st [[Kannada Sahitya Sammelana]] (All India Kannada Literary Conference) held at [[Mudbidri]] in December 2003.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news|title=Woman to Head Sahitya Sammelana|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2015/jul/22/woman-to-head-sahitya-sammelana-789638.html|access-date=8 September 2019|work=newindianexpress|archive-date=3 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203085317/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2015/jul/22/Woman-to-Head-Sahitya-Sammelana-789638.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award
* [[Karnataka]] Government's Kitturu Raani Channamma Award (2019)<ref name="timesofindia">{{cite news|title=Anti-child marriage crusader, graveyard worker among 20 women honoured with Kittur Rani Chennamma awards|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/anti-child-marriage-crusader-graveyard-worker-among-20-women-honoured-with-kittur-rani-chennamma-awards/articleshow/68333431.cms|accessdate=8 September 2019|work=timesofindia|archive-date=23 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240623154154/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/anti-child-marriage-crusader-graveyard-worker-among-20-women-honoured-with-kittur-rani-chennamma-awards/articleshow/68333431.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Daana Chintamani Attimabbe Award]] in 1998 by [[Karnataka Government]]
* Rajyotsava Prashasti from [[Karnataka]] Government
* Baba Amte Award
* Chavundaraya Award from [[Kannada Sahitya Parishat]] (2012)
* Nadoja honorary doctorate from Hampi Kannada University (2008)<ref name="newindianexpress1">{{cite news |title=Hampi University convocation today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2008/dec/29/hampi-university-convocation-today-14069.html |access-date=8 September 2019 |work=newindianexpress.org |archive-date=3 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203085314/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2008/dec/29/hampi-university-convocation-today-14069.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Anupama Niranjana]] Award (2003)
* Siddanthakeerthi Vidvath Award (2013)
* Rashtra Kavi [[Kuvempu]] Award (2013)
* [[Kuvempu]] Kalavikethana Award
* Ranna Prashasthi (1996)
* Dr. Baba saheb Ambedkar Award (2007)
* Bharat Vikas Ratna Award
* Shruta Samvardhan Rashtreeya Puraskar
* Mahamastakabhisheka rashtreeya Puraskara
* Sandesha Awards 2017<ref name="sandesha">{{cite news |title=Sandesha Awards 2017 announced |url=http://www.sandesha.org/news/200-sandesha-awards-2017-announced |accessdate=8 September 2019 |work=sandesha.org |archive-date=7 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007050048/http://www.sandesha.org/news/200-sandesha-awards-2017-announced |url-status=live }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.sapnaonline.com/shop/Author/kamala-hampana Kamala Hampana Books at Sapna books]
* {{Gbooks-author|Kamala Hampana}}

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Ankushraj at 04:33, 29 April 2026