Ramayana_Kalpavruksham
Ramayana Kalpavruksham
Telugu-language epic poetry work
Srimadramayana Kalpavrukshamu (transl. Holy Ramayana, the Wish-fulfilling Divine Tree), commonly referred to as Ramayana Kalpavruksham, is an Indian Telugu-language epic poetry work written by Viswanatha Satyanarayana.[1][2][3] It is a Telugu rendering of Valmiki's Ramayana. In 1970, Satyanarayana won India's highest literary award, Jnanpith Award for the book.[4][5] He became the first Telugu writer to receive the Jnanpith Award through this work.[4][6][7]
Ramayana Kalpavruksham is considered to be the magnum opus of Viswanatha Satyanarayana and one of the most prominent works of modern Telugu literature.[8][9][10][11] The book written in traditional metre and style is considered a neo-traditionalist work of 20th century Telugu literature.[2][12] Satyanarayana followed Valmiki in the narration of the story, but made some alterations to the characters and their motivations.[13][14]