Lakhmi Chand

DADA Lakhmi Chand was a poet of Haryanvi literature. He has been given the honour of surya kavi (Sun Poet) of Haryanvi Raagni and Saang. He is also referred to as the Shakespeare of Haryana”.[1][2] He was born in Jaati Kalan village of Sonepat district of Haryana State in 1903 in a Gaur Brahmin family and died at an age of only 45. As of 2013, awards in his name are conferred on people for their contributions to literature.

References

  1. ↑ Sharma, S D (May 30, 2008). "Saang fest gets off to majestic start". The Tribune India.
  2. ↑ Malik, B S (January 21, 2011). "Pandit Lakhmi Chand remembered". The Tribune India. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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