Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal
Bantwal, Jul 28: Renowned writer Erya Lakshminarayana Alva passed away on Saturday, July 27.
He was 94. He is survived by wife and daughter.
Alva had won many awards for his literary contributions. He was conferred with the honoris clausa at the 30th convocation of Mangalore University in 2016.
He had penned many books on varied subjects. His book ‘Ramashwamedha Tarangagalu’ published in 1959 was a textbook for Madras and Mysore Universities. He was a critic and researcher too. He had published many books on the cultures and traditions of undivided Dakshina Kannada district.
He also wrote for many periodicals as a columnist.
He presided over many literary conventions in Bantwal, Mangaluru and Kasargod.
He was an educationist and social worker too. His contribution in educating the children of Bantwal area is noteworthy.