Garhwali, Kumaoni, Himalayan Literature

Ram Lal Pundir : A Garhwali language Poet

Ram lal Pundir is remembered for his commentary on the melodies of Garhwali poetry and translating Bhagwvad Gita in Garhwali.

Ram Lal Pundir was born on 4th May, 1915 in Nauli village of Chalansyun Patti of Pauri Garhwal.

Ram Lal joined sate government service in agriculture department and retired as agriculture office in Srinagar , Garhwal.

Ram Lal Pundir wrote commentary on the melody properties in Garhwali language ‘ Kavyayukt Garhwali’ in Hindi language.

He wrote poems in Garhwali and published in local newsletters
Ram Lal translated Gita in Garhwali language but still the work is unpublished
Ram Lal Pundir expired on 28th April, in 1984 at Shrinagar, Garhwal.

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