Heera Dom

Heera Dom was a Bhojpuri poet from a lower caste who contributed to Dalit Literature.[1] He is credited with creating the first poem about the Dalits.[2] The poem was Acchut Kee Shiqayat, which was printed in the "Saraswati" published in Allahabad in 1914.[3]

Heera Dom
Born1885
Danapur, Bihar
Occupation
  • Poet
Notable works

Life

He was a Dalit poet from the Domra or Dom caste which is one of the lowest ranked caste in Hindu caste system. He was born in 1885 in Danapur in Bihar.[4] Some scholars also claim that he was from Varanasi.[5]

References
  1. Kumar, Akshaya. Poetry, Politics and Culture: Essays on Indian Texts.
  2. Kumar, Vivek. India's Roaring Revolution Dalit Assertion and New Horizons. Gangdeep Publications.
  3. Dalit Literature - A Critical Exploration. pp. First poem on Dalits in print was 'Acchut kee Shikayat' (The Complaint of The Untouchable) composed by Heera Dom in 'Saraswati' published from Allahabad in the year 1914.
  4. दलित साहित्य के प्रतिमान,Dr. N. Singh, Vaani Publications, New Delhi, Paperback Version-2012,page-91.
  5. Kumar, Vivek (2006). India's Roaring Revolution Dalit Assertion and New Horizons. 148: Gagandeep Publications. ISBN 8188865079.CS1 maint: location (link)
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