Malegalalli Madumagalu

Malegalalli Madumagalu or Malegalalli Mudumagalu is a 1967 Kannada novel by popular author and poet, Kuvempu. The title Malegalalli Madumagalu translates to "the bride in the mountains." The novel was adapted into the television series of same name.

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The author discusses social and economic conditions that prevailed in late 19th-century Malenadu. The story revolves around characters of the then-prevailing feudal system—Heggades/Gowdas (the landlords) and their serfs belonging to different castes at multiple locations with interlinking characters and their stories.

The novel is acclaimed and very popular among Kannada readers, and is often prescribed as one of the "must-reads" novels of Kannada language.
It portrays the love between the protagonists, the risks they dare to take. It revolves around the social situations prevailed in Malenadu region around the end of the 19th century. The novel also depicts as how Malnad Region opened itself to the newer social changes such as advent of English education, conversion by Christian missionaries, introduction of new age elements like bicycle. An analogy can be drawn between the bride who is about to enter into a marriage, and the Malnad of the 19th century exposed to newer social forces.

Main characters of the novel

The young couples
Mukundayya & Chinnamma (Protagonists).
Aitha & Peenchalu
 Naayi Gutthi & Thimmi

Main Characters

Doddanna Heggade & Rangamma (of Halemane)
Bharamai Heggade & Jattamma (of Simbhavi)
Kallayya Gowda (of Bettahalli)
Rangappa Gowda (of Konooru)
Sannamane Shankara Heggade & Seethamma (of Halemane)
Doddamane Subbanna Heggade (of Halemane)
Doddamane Timmappa Heggade (of Halemane)
Devayya Gowda & Devamma (of Betthalli)

Other characters

Kanna Pandita (of Megaravalli)
Karimeenu Saabi
Antakka Shedthi
Kallooru Manjayya Bhatta (rich landlord)
Manjamma (bucchi)
Sesanaika (of Lakkunda)
Hameera Naika (of Lakkunda)
Daanamma Heggadti
Ananthaiah
Jeevaratnayya (Pastor)
Cheenkra & Deyi
Pijina & Akkani
Gaddadayya
Dharmu, Kadu, Timmu (children) and
Huliya (brave dog of Gutthi)

See also
Sri Ramayana Darshanam, an epic written by Kuvempu
Kanuru Heggaditi, a novel written by Kuvempu
Kannada literature
Kannada poetry
Rashtrakavi (meaning: National poet), a list of poets with the title

References

Kuvempu’s novel 'Malegalalli Madhumagalu' to be adapted as 9-hour-long play
Kuvempu’s epic novel ‘Malegalalli Madumagalu’ turns 50
ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು | Malegalali Madumagalu
Night Long Play! Theatrical Adaptation of Kuvempu’s novel "Malegalalli Madumagalu"
ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು ನಾಟಕ
ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು ವಿಮರ್ಶಾ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೆ
29ರಿಂದ ಜ.31ರವರೆಗೆ ಕಲಾಗ್ರಾಮದಲ್ಲಿ 'ಮಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮದುಮಗಳು'
'Malegalalli Madumagalu' play to enthral audience again
Google pays tribute to Kannada litterateur Kuvempu
Going strong: Nine hours of pure Kuvempu magic

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