Pandurang Bhangui

Pandurang Rajaram Sinai Bhangui (13 August 1923 – 7 November 2008) was a Konkani poet, translator, and folklorist from Goa. He is known for his contributions to Konkani literature, particularly through his poetry collections and translations of world literature. Following a career in the Department of Customs and Excise, Bhangi dedicated his later years to compiling a Konkani dictionary.

Early life Bhangi was born on 13 August 1923 in Kundai, Goa. He completed his primary education in the Portuguese medium.

His transition into Konkani literature began during a picnic at Kirloskarwadi. During the event, S. V. Kirloskar remarked to the group that their Marathi would improve at Kirloskarwadi. This comment led Bhangi to the realization that his true language was Konkani, not Marathi, and he subsequently decided to dedicate his work to the Konkani language.

Translations Bhangi worked to translate prominent world literature into Konkani. His translated works include: