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Telugu Language Day
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| Telugu Language Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Andhra Pradesh Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Significance | Birthday of Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy |
| Observances | Presentation of awards for excellence in Telugu; Government events |
| Date | 29 August |
| Next time | 29 August 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Telugu Language Day (Telugu: తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవం; IAST: Telugu bhāṣā dinōtsavaṁ; "Day of the Telugu Language") is observed on 29 August each year in the State of Andhra Pradesh of the Republic of India. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of the Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy. The Government of Andhra Pradesh provides funds and presents awards with the objective of the betterment of the Telugu language. The Department of Culture is responsible for organising the day on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "Telugu Language Day celebrated in Andhra Pradesh". NDTV.com. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ↑ "Telugu Language Day on August 29". The Hindu. 26 August 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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