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'''Gorantla Venkanna''' (1871–1947) was a well-known philanthropist, lover and patron of [[Sanskrit]] language.<ref>{{Cite | [[File:Gorantla Vekanna coudary.jpg|thumb|'''Gorantla Venkanna Chowdary''']] | ||
'''Gorantla Venkanna''' '''Choudary''' (1871–1947) was a well-known philanthropist, lover and patron of [[Sanskrit]] language.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Bhavaiah Chowdary|first=Kotta|title=కమ్మ వారి చరిత్ర (telugu book)|publisher=పావులూరి పబ్లిషర్స్|year=2005|location=Guntur|pages=227}}</ref> | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
'''Gorantla Venkanna Chowdary''' was born in 1871 in a small village Timmasamudram in [[Prakasam district]] of the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. His ancestors migrated from Murikipudi (near [[Narasaraopeta]]) to Timmasamudram. His parents were Veeranna and Punnamma. The family owned a large estate of {{convert|1200|acre|km2|0}} of agricultural land.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
From an early age Venkanna showed inclination towards [[Sanskrit]] language and literature, [[Ayurveda]] and [[Yoga]]. Sanskrit scholar Achyutanna Srirama Sastri was instrumental in influencing the interests of Venkanna. | From an early age Venkanna showed inclination towards [[Sanskrit]] language and literature, [[Ayurveda]] and [[Yoga]]. Sanskrit scholar Achyutanna Srirama Sastri was instrumental in influencing the interests of Venkanna. | ||
Venkanna made a large number of donations to Sanskrit schools, libraries and scholars. He established a high school and Oriental school (GVS High School) in [[Ongole]] and a Sanskrit school in Timmasamudram. All the students of these schools receive free accommodation and boarding facilities. The well-known library in [[Vetapalem]] known as "[[Saraswata Niketanam]]" received substantial contributions from him. | Venkanna made a large number of donations to Sanskrit schools, libraries and scholars. He established a high school and Oriental school (GVS High School) in [[Ongole]] and a Sanskrit school in Timmasamudram. All the students of these schools receive free accommodation and boarding facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andhra Pradesh College – Sri Gorantla Venkanna Oriental College Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->|url=http://mycollege.in/college.php?id=1733&name=Sri-Gorantla-Venkanna-Oriental-College|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008085231/http://mycollege.in/college.php?id=1733&name=Sri-Gorantla-Venkanna-Oriental-College|archive-date=8 October 2007|access-date=23 July 2007}}</ref> The well-known library in [[Vetapalem]] known as "[[Saraswata Niketanam]]" received substantial contributions from him.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Venkanna also donated {{convert| | Venkanna also donated {{convert|268|acre|km2}} of land to a trust meant for the encouragement of Sanskrit teaching and preparation of Ayurveda products.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Venkanna was an ardent follower of [[Tanguturi Prakasam]] Pantulu, the freedom fighter and first [[Chief Minister]] of the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. [[Mahatma Gandhi]] was impressed by the selfless service, generosity and philanthropy of Mr Venkanna and visited Timmasamudram twice. Large donation of lands was made to Harijans in the presence of Gandhi. Thousands of homeless people affected by the cyclone of 1936 were fed and liberally helped to make new homes. | == Freedom movement == | ||
Venkanna was an ardent follower of [[Tanguturi Prakasam]] Pantulu, the freedom fighter and first [[Chief Minister]] of the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. [[Mahatma Gandhi]] was impressed by the selfless service, generosity and philanthropy of Mr Venkanna and visited Timmasamudram twice. Large donation of lands was made to Harijans in the presence of Gandhi. Thousands of homeless people affected by the cyclone of 1936 were fed and liberally helped to make new homes.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
Having given up his lands and property for the public good and Sanskrit language, he became an ascetic and led a life of austerity. | Having given up his lands and property for the public good and Sanskrit language, he became an ascetic and led a life of austerity.{{fact|date=August 2021}} | ||
He died | He died pn 21 November 1947.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:55, 15 August 2021
Gorantla Venkanna Choudary (1871–1947) was a well-known philanthropist, lover and patron of Sanskrit language.[1]
Introduction[edit]
Gorantla Venkanna Chowdary was born in 1871 in a small village Timmasamudram in Prakasam district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. His ancestors migrated from Murikipudi (near Narasaraopeta) to Timmasamudram. His parents were Veeranna and Punnamma. The family owned a large estate of 1,200 acres (5 km2) of agricultural land.[1]
Education[edit]
From an early age Venkanna showed inclination towards Sanskrit language and literature, Ayurveda and Yoga. Sanskrit scholar Achyutanna Srirama Sastri was instrumental in influencing the interests of Venkanna.
Venkanna made a large number of donations to Sanskrit schools, libraries and scholars. He established a high school and Oriental school (GVS High School) in Ongole and a Sanskrit school in Timmasamudram. All the students of these schools receive free accommodation and boarding facilities.[2] The well-known library in Vetapalem known as "Saraswata Niketanam" received substantial contributions from him.[1]
Venkanna also donated 268 acres (1.08 km2) of land to a trust meant for the encouragement of Sanskrit teaching and preparation of Ayurveda products.[1]
Freedom movement[edit]
Venkanna was an ardent follower of Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, the freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Mahatma Gandhi was impressed by the selfless service, generosity and philanthropy of Mr Venkanna and visited Timmasamudram twice. Large donation of lands was made to Harijans in the presence of Gandhi. Thousands of homeless people affected by the cyclone of 1936 were fed and liberally helped to make new homes.[1]
Having given up his lands and property for the public good and Sanskrit language, he became an ascetic and led a life of austerity.[citation needed]
He died pn 21 November 1947.[1]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Bhavaiah Chowdary, Kotta (2005). కమ్మ వారి చరిత్ర (telugu book). Guntur: పావులూరి పబ్లిషర్స్. p. 227.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh College – Sri Gorantla Venkanna Oriental College Profile". Archived from the original on 8 October 2007. Retrieved 23 July 2007.