Perugu Ramakrishna

Indian poet and writer Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna was born on May 27, 1960, in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Having completed his higher education with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, he pursued a career as a commercial tax official for the Government of Andhra Pradesh while simultaneously building a distinguished literary path. Ramakrishna’s poetry, written in both Telugu and English, deeply explores themes of mysticism, nature, human relations, peace, and gender issues, spanning nearly twenty books across various genres including poetry, haiku, and short stories. He achieved widespread acclaim with his renowned long poem Flamingo, which reflects on the lives of migratory birds visiting the Pulicat Lake. Throughout his creative journey, he has participated in numerous international literary forums, served as an ambassador for global poetry organizations, and received an honorary doctorate at the 36th World Congress of Poets in Prague. His literary achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Andhra Pradesh Government Best Poet Award, the Ranjani-Kundurthi National Award, and the Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Literary Honour.