Umashankar Joshi
Gujarati poet, scholar and writer. (1911-1988) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 77
Umashankar Jethalal Joshi was an Indian poet, scholar and writer known for his contributions to Gujarati literature. He wrote most of his works in Gujarati.
Umashankar Joshi is read about 25 times a day, in 13 languages.
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1988Died19 December 19881973Sahitya Akademi AwardAward1967Jnanpith AwardAward1939Ranjitram Suvarna ChandrakAward1911Born21 July 1911
Media & music
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Joshi's birthplace in Bamna, Gujarat
Sir Pratap High School of Idar where Joshi studied until 1927
Nakki Lake on top of Mount abu that inspired Umashankar Joshi to write his first-ever published poem
Umashankar Joshi (left) with Chunilal Madia at Mumbai, 1960
Umashankar Joshi inaugurating Jaybhikhkhu Commemoration Volume, December 1970; from left to second is Dhirubhai Thaker
Exhibition of Umashankar Joshi's books at Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, July 2018
Poet Umashankar Joshi Over bridge in Himatnagar named after himAwards
About this person
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1988 · aged 77
