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{{Short description|Indian poet and translator (1923–2008)}}
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{{Infobox writer
| name = Pandurang Bhangui
| image = Pandurang Bhangui.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1923|8|13|df=y}}
| birth_place = Kundaim, [[Portuguese Goa]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2008|11|13|1923|8|13|df=y}}
| death_place =
| occupation = Poet, translator
| notableworks = ''Champhel'li Sanj''
| awards = [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2000)
}}

'''Pandurang Rajaram Sinai Bhangui''' (13 August 1923 – 7 November 2008) was a Konkani poet, translator, and folklorist from [[Goa]]. He is known for his contributions to [[Konkani literature]], particularly through his poetry collections and translations of world literature. Following a career in the Department of Customs and Excise, Bhangi dedicated his later years to compiling a [[Konkani language|Konkani]] dictionary.

== Early life ==
Bhangi was born on 13 August 1923 in Kundai, Goa. He completed his primary education in the [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] medium.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999">{{cite wikisource |last1=Veluskar |first1=Ramesh |author-link1=Ramesh Veluskar |editor-first1=Tanaji |editor-last1=Halarnkar |editor-link1=Tanaji Halarnkar |others= |title=Konkani Vishwakosh |trans-title=Konkani Encyclopaedia |wslink=Page:Konkani Viswakosh Vol3.pdf/357 |type= |edition= |series= |pages=357 |volume=3 |year=1999 |publisher=[[Goa University]] |location=Goa |language=gom |wslanguage=gom }}</ref>

His transition into Konkani literature began during a picnic at [[Kirloskarwadi]]. During the event, S. V. Kirloskar remarked to the group that their [[Marathi language|Marathi]] would improve at Kirloskarwadi. This comment led Bhangi to the realization that his true language was Konkani, not Marathi, and he subsequently decided to dedicate his work to the Konkani language.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

== Career ==
Bhangi was employed by the Department of Customs and Excise. His work required him to live in various locations outside of Goa, including [[Daman and Diu]], and [[Mumbai]].<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

== Literary work ==
Bhangi began writing in early 1945, though he took a brief hiatus shortly after starting. He also studied folklore and published various folk tales and poems throughout his career.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

=== Poetry ===
Bhangi is regarded as a prominent poet in the Konkani language. His poetry is noted for its introverted nature ("introversion is the mainstay of his poetry") and the utilization of ancient vocabulary. His literary influences included [[Manuel Bandeira]], [[Cecília Meireles]], [[Almeida Garrett]], [[Fernando Pessoa]], [[Stefan Zweig]], [[Romain Rolland]], and [[Rabindranath Tagore]].<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

His notable collections of poetry include ''Dishtavo'', ''Adrishtache Kale'' and ''Champhel'li Sanj''.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" /> The latter won him the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 2000.<ref name="SAA">{{Cite web |title=..:: SAHITYA : Akademi Awards ::.. |url=https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/awards/akademi%20samman_suchi.jsp |access-date=2025-11-30 |website=sahitya-akademi.gov.in}}</ref>

=== Translations ===
Bhangi worked to translate prominent world literature into Konkani. His translated works include:<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

* ''Yedip Raja'' (a translation of [[Sophocles]]' ''[[Oedipus Rex|King Oedipus]]'')
* [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s play ''[[Chitra (play)|Chitra]]''
* [[Oscar Wilde]]'s play ''[[Salome (play)|Salome]]''
* [[Mohan Rakesh]]'s Hindi play ''[[Ashadh Ka Ek Din]]''

=== Lexicography ===
Following his retirement from government service, Bhangi focused on lexicography. He published the first volume of a Konkani dictionary, which provided a thorough study of the contexts and etymology behind the words. He continued work on subsequent volumes after the publication of the first.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

== Philately ==
Bhangi was an avid [[Philately|philatelist]] with a specific interest in collecting stamps from [[Switzerland]] ("Swiss steppes") and other rare stamps. In 1986, he was awarded a gold medal by Goa Pex for his collection.<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

== Awards ==
Bhangi has received various awards for his literary contributions, including honours from:<ref name="Vishwakosh1999" />

* [[Kala Academy]]
* [[Konkani Bhasha Mandal]]
* The Kudchade Konkani Arts and Literature Center
* The Jesuit Anton Pereira Memorial [[Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr]] Award
* [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2000)<ref name="SAA" />

==Death==
Bhangui died on 7 November 2008 after a brief illness.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pandurang Rajaram Sinai Bhangui|url=http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008110859 |access-date=2025-11-30 |website=Navhind Times}}</ref>

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[[Category:People from Portuguese India]]
[[Category:Konkani-language poets]]
[[Category:Konkani-language writers]]
[[Category:People from South Goa district]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani]]
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