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An Analysis of Folk Traditions and their Representation in Written Kannada Literature

Dr. Kariyanna E


International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-6,Issue-3, May - June 2026, Pages 27-30, 10.22161/ijllc.6.3.3

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Article Info: Received: 23 Apr 2026, Received in revised form: 22 May 2026, Accepted: 25 May 2026, Available online: 31 May 2026

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This paper explains and studies how folk traditions form a vital substratum of Kannada cultural identity. They encompass oral narratives, ritual practices, performance arts, and community knowledge systems. Written Kannada literature, spanning from the early medieval to the modern period, has consistently absorbed, reinterpreted, and preserved these traditions. This paper examines how folk elements are represented in written Kannada literature, focusing on thematic integration, stylistic adaptation, and cultural continuity. The findings of this study indicate that folk traditions are not merely preserved in written Kannada literature but are actively transformed and recontextualized to reflect changing social, cultural, and historical realities.

Role, Nature, Folk traditions, Kannada literature, Folklore studies, and Cultural identity.

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