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This date was chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, a prominent Telugu linguist and social reformer.
Telugu Language Day, celebrated annually on August 29, honors the rich heritage and cultural significance of the Telugu language, one of the classical languages of India.
This date was chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, a prominent Telugu linguist and social reformer.
Born in 1863, Gidugu Ramamurthy played a crucial role in promoting the use of spoken Telugu in literature, making it accessible to the common people and advocating for the modernization of the language.
Telugu, known for its musicality and expressive capacity, is spoken by over 80 million people worldwide, primarily in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The language has a long literary tradition, with roots tracing back over 2,000 years and has produced a wealth of classical and modern literature, poetry, and philosophy.
Telugu Language Day is significant as it not only celebrates the linguistic and cultural identity of Telugu-speaking people but also promotes the preservation and promotion of the language in the modern era.
Schools, cultural organizations, and government institutions hold various events, including literary competitions, cultural performances, and seminars, to honor the language and its contributions to Indian culture and heritage.
