Telugu Language Day 2026 marks Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy's 163rd birth anniversary
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana observed Telugu Language Day on 29 August 2026, the 163rd birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, pioneer of spoken (Vyavaharika) Telugu.
Summary
Telugu Language Day was observed on 29 August 2026 in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Yanam to mark the 163rd birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy. Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, born on 29 August 1863 at Parvatalapeta in Srikakulam district, led the movement to use spoken Telugu (Vyavaharika Bhasha) in writing and education in place of the classical literary style (Grandhika Bhasha). Gidugu also developed a script for the Savara tribal language. At the Andhra Pradesh state celebration in Vijayawada, organised by the Department of Language and Culture under Minister Kandula Durgesh, Telugu Language Awards carrying ₹25,000 each were presented.
Key facts
- Day
- Telugu Language Day, 29 August
- Honours
- Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy – 163rd birth anniversary
- Born
- 29 Aug 1863, Parvatalapeta, Srikakulam district
- Movement
- Spoken Telugu (Vyavaharika) over literary (Grandhika)
- Other work
- Script for the Savara tribal language
- AP awards
- Telugu Language Awards, ₹25,000 each
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Telugu Language Day, observed on 29 August, marks the birth anniversary of which reformer?
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Correct answer: B — Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
Telugu Language Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy (born 29 August 1863).
Consider the following statements about Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy: 1. Gidugu championed the classical literary style (Grandhika Bhasha) over spoken Telugu. 2. Gidugu developed a script for the Savara tribal language. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Gidugu championed spoken Telugu (Vyavaharika) over Grandhika. Statement 2 is correct.