Meet Anke Gowda, a 75-year-old book lover from Haralahalli village near Mysuru, Karnataka, whose unparalleled dedication transformed his passion into public good. Starting at just 20 years old—first as a bus conductor, later while earning his Master’s in Kannada literature—he spent decades collecting books. Eventually, he sold his property in Mysuru to fund his growing collection. Today, his personal library houses nearly two million books, including around half a million rare foreign volumes and over 5,000 dictionaries in various languages .
This isn’t just a treasure trove—it’s a beacon of learning. Researchers, students, civil service aspirants, and even Supreme Court judges have visited to study, all without a membership or fee—just open access to knowledge .
Anke’s wife Vijayalakshmi and son Sagar have been steadfast supporters, helping sustain this lifelong legacy .
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