• Kirthinatha.G.N

ABSTRACT Rather than being documented in official historical records, Kumararama is mostly known through oral traditions and folk literature. He is a major person in Karnataka during the 13th century and exemplifies the qualities of valour, loyalty, and devotion. He is venerated in a variety of ways throughout the state of Karnataka, particularly in areas such as Bellary and Hampi, where he is revered for his valiant actions and was elevated to the status of a god following his death in combat against the Delhi Sultanate. Although his heritage is maintained in a number of Kannada literary works, such as Nanjunda Kavi’s RamanathaCharite, his worship is still practiced among a variety of communities, including the Kurubas and the Bedas. The ongoing reverence that people have for Kumararama is seen by the temples and fairs that are devoted to him, and the inscriptions and monuments that witness his cultural significance. It is important to note that the tales that surround Kumararama, despite the fact that they are not necessarily historically correct, are reflective of the larger socio political landscape of mediaeval Karnataka and demonstrate the incorporation of folklore into public memory. For the purpose of gaining a thorough understanding of Kumararama’s influence on the history and culture of the region, ongoing archaeological discoveries and literary analysis are required.

Captivating, landscape, discoveries, combat, socio political, folklore

"Kumararama: A Legendary figure in Karnataka’s History", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 12, page no.949-955, December-2016, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701C43.pdf

"Kumararama: A Legendary figure in Karnataka’s History", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.3, Issue 12, page no. pp949-955, December-2016, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701C43.pdf