Description
Sarasammana Samadhi is a renowned Kannada novel written by Kuvempu (Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa), one of Karnataka’s greatest literary figures. The novel is based on a true incident that occurred in his native village. It tells the tragic story of Sarasamma, a young woman who is unjustly accused of adultery and buried alive as part of an ancient, inhumane custom. Through this work, Kuvempu powerfully criticizes oppressive social practices and highlights the need for human dignity, reform, and compassion.
