Marathi writer RC Dhere passes away

Q.  Which well known Marathi writer who received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1987 passed away  on 1st July 2016?
- Published on 04 Jul 16

a. RC Sabnis
b. RC Phadnis
c. RC Dixit
d. RC Dhere

ANSWER: RC Dhere
 
Eminent Marathi writer RC Dhere known for his exhaustive research in Bhakti tradition of Maharashtra and folk literature. He passed away following prolonged illness at 86.
- Dhere, a recipient of the Sahitya Academy Award in 1987 for his book “Sri Vitthal- A Mahasamanvayak.” (Lord Vitthal-A Leading Mahasamvayak)
- Tracing the roots of Maharashtra’s folk traditions and literature, he write on eminent saints who influenced Maharashtrian ethos
- Other notable works by the same author include:
  • Dakshinecha Lokdev Khandoba
  • History of Nath Sampraday
  • Sri Venkateshawara
- Marathi is 9th in the list of most spoken languages in the world with the fourth highest number of native speakers in India

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