Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar (1898-1976)
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Birth Centenary |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | January 19, 1998 |
| Denomination | Rs. 2 |
| Quantity | 400,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 x 13½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Scarlet |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1608 Stamp Number IN 1668 Yvert et Tellier IN 1375 Stanley Gibbons IN 1772 |
| Themes | Authors | Famous people | Headgear | Literary People (Poets and Writers) | Literature | Men | Optical Instruments |
Table of Contents
Commemorative Stamp: Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar
About Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar:
- Birth: January 19, 1898, Sangli, Maharashtra.
- Education: Passed the Matriculation examination of Bombay University in 1913, ranking eighth among the successful candidates.
Contributions to Marathi Literature:
- Creative Writing Career: Khandekar’s career was marked by significant contributions to Marathi literature, earning him widespread recognition in Maharashtra and beyond.
- Awards and Honors:
- Sahitya Akademi Award: For his novel Yayati.
- Padma Bhushan: For his services to literature.
- Jnanpith Award: The first Marathi writer to receive this prestigious award.
- Literary Work:
- Poetry and Articles: Began publishing in 1919, focusing on various subjects.
- Impact of Shirode: His time in Shirode (1919-1937) influenced his understanding of poverty and social issues, shaping his literary themes.
- Gandhian Influence: The Satyagraha campaigns of the 1930s deeply impacted his work, reflecting in his representation of the Gandhian freedom struggle and socialistic ideology.
- Literary Forms:
- Modern Marathi Short Story: Contributed to its establishment as a literary form.
- Personal Essay: Played a role in its growth in Marathi literature.
- Roopak Katha: Developed a unique form of story that is akin to a prose poem.
Notable Work:
- Yayati (1959): Award-winning novel representing a significant shift in Marathi novel writing.
Legacy:
- Khandekar’s writings are noted for their poetic imagination and innovative forms, influencing several generations of readers and writers in Marathi and other Indian languages.
Commemorative Stamp:
- The Department of Posts issued a special stamp to honor Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar, celebrating his substantial contributions to Marathi literature and his lasting impact on Indian literary culture.