Telugu Language Day

Annual observance, 29 August From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Telugu Language Day (Telugu: తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవము; IAST: Telugu bhāṣā dinōtsavaṁ; "Day of the Telugu Language") is observed on 29 August each year in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana of the Republic of India. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of the Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy. The Government of Andhra Pradesh provides funds and presents awards with the objective of the betterment of the Telugu language. The Department of Culture is responsible for organising the day on behalf of the government.[1][2]

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Telugu Language Day
తెలుగు భాషా దినోత్సవము
Observed byAndhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh
SignificanceBirthday of Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy
ObservancesPresentation of awards for excellence in Telugu; government events
Date29 August
Next time29 August 2025 (2025-08-29)
FrequencyAnnual
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