Noted Marathi writer R C Dhere passes away
tyle="text-align: justify;">Noted Marathi writer R C Dhere, known for his comprehensive study in folk literature and bhakti custom of Maharashtra, passed away on this very morning following lingering illness, says family member. Veteran writer Dhere was 86 years old.
Dhere, a recipient of the Sahitya Academy Award in 1987 for his book 'Sri Vitthal- A Mahasamanvayak (Lord Vitthal- A great coordinator)', carved a niche for himself by tracing the roots of Maharashtra's folk traditions and literature with an extensive research that highlighted the influence of saints on Maharashtrian ethos.
His other works that won acclaim included 'Muslim Marathi Saint Poets', 'Dakshinecha Lokdev Khandoba', 'History of Nath Sampraday' and 'Sri Venkateshwara'.
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