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  officialwebsite of kerala.gov.in
The Kerala Sahitya Akademi is an autonomous institution established for the promotion add development of Malayalam language and literature.
The Akademi was registered according to the Tiruvitamkur Kochi Societies Registration Act of 1955 and is functioning with grant given by the Government of Kerala.
Early in 1999 Kerala Sahitya Akademi has embarked on a mission to computerise the Akademi's various sections in a phased manner.
www.kerala.gov.in /dept_culture/dept_sahithya_akademi.htm   (938 words)

  
 Welcome to Thrissur - Cultural
Cheruthuruthy is famous as a seat of the Kerala Kalamandalam founded by the Poet Sri.Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
Presently the Kerala Kalamandalam is functioning at Vallathol Nagar, with its new building complex and Natyagraha.Kerala Kalamandalam was the first institutional step in the cultural history of Kerala to start training in classical performing arts which were so far left to the patronage of provincial kings and land lords.
Kerala Sahitya Academy was established on August 15, 1956.
thrissur.nic.in /cultural.htm   (406 words)

  
  Palai - The Land of Latex, Rubber & Spices...
Award Winner of Kerala Sahithya Academy, freedom fighter, Vice President of Granthasalasangham for a quarter of a century from 1953, member of advisory board of Libraries, General Manager of National Book Stall, columnist of Deenabandhu, his service is sure to be remembered.
He was born at the villa ge of Mutholy.
Editor Desabhimani, Tvm edition, member of executive committee Kerala Sahithya Academy, member of motion picture academy, he got awards for composing songs for films, children literature and other awards also.
www.palai.com /cultural.htm   (120 words)

  
 Welcome to Info Kerala
hrissur, the land of Pooram, is the Cultural Capital of Kerala.
Kerala Kalamandalam, The Kerala Sahithya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are all located here.
The original name of this centrally located district of Kerala is Thrissivaperur in vernacular, which was distorted to Trichur.
www.info-kerala.com /pages/tourism/dit/thrissur.htm   (288 words)

  
 Theatre in Kerala
The state Sangeetha Nataka Academy remains incompetent in planning projects and guiding theater activities, partly due to the minimal funds with which they are operating and partly due to lack of vision.
The only incident, with which the academy provided inspiration to the theatre worker of Kerala, was the National Theater festival at Ernakulam in 1977 and now in 2000.
It is in the first twenty-five years of this century that the theatre of Kerala evolved, based on the models of the touring Tamil groups and their song -dramas.
lokadharmi.org /theatre_in_kerala.htm   (1547 words)

  
 Details about Thrissur district :: healthyholidayskerala.com
Thrissur (latitude 10032' N and longitude 76015' E) is acclaimed as the cultural capital of Kerala, and is the head Thrissur is situated almost centrally in Kerala State and is well connected by road and rail.
Kerala Sahithya Akademy, Sangeetha Nataka Akademy and Kerala Lalithakala Academy are head quartered at Thrissur making the epithet 'cultural capital of Kerala' more meaningful.
The old Kerala Kala Mandalam is still at Cheruthuruthy on the shore of Nila River (Bharathapuzha).
www.healthyholidayskerala.com /thrissur.html   (981 words)

  
 mtvasudevan nair
He rose to eminence through his well-crafted novels and short stories in Malayalam whose romantic poignancy and tender portrayal of the human condition endeared the author to his readers.
He captured in subtle detail the pain and anguish that marked the ebb of feudalism in Kerala in many of his novels.
A master storyteller, M.T made his way up to be honored with the highest literary award the nation confers on a writer, the Jnanpith in 1995.
www.mtvasudevannair.com /php/showContent.php?linkid=1   (420 words)

  
 thiruvallaonline
A kerala University senate member and reigned as `H.O.D for botany in the Marthoma College.
He is the winner of several coveted awards which included the Kerala Sahithya Academy Award.
M.G. Soman, the veteran actor of the Silver screen, and a household name all over Kerala, is a proud son of Thiruvalla.
www.thiruvallaonline.com /text/general/prominent.htm   (763 words)

  
 Thrissur Travel,Thrissur Culture Travel,Thrissur City in Kerala,Thrissur India Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
One of the oldest temples in the State, the Vadakkumnathan temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces of art.
Kerala's most important temple dedicated to Lord Rama, is 29 kms from Trichur.
Kerala Tour tailored to match your needs and aspirations to explore this part of the world.
www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/kerala/thurissur.html   (1610 words)

  
 Australian Information from Wikipedia
This was primarily done to the well-educated Nair Hindus in the region, including those in Coorg, as Tippu perceived their intellect to be a threat to his Islamic rule.
Historians such as Sharma cites letters that Tippu wrote to the Ottoman Sultan in 1792 CE as proof of his claims of Tippu's religious persecution.
Fundamentalist Christian missionary organizations spread anti-Hindu propaganda in order to incite people into converting to Christianity.In 2006, a Kerala based Christian evangelist named M.G. Mathew released an anti-Hindu book titled 'Haqeeqat' (Hindustani for 'reality') and had Christian Fundamentalist organizations like the All-India Christian Council distribute the text in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
www.thinkingaustralia.com /thinking_australia/wikipedia/default.php?title=Anti-Hindu   (6471 words)

  
 Kollam   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Kerala Sahithya Academy, Sangeetha Nataka Academy and Kerala Lalithakala Academy head quarters are located at Thrissur making the epithet 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' more meaningful.
Thrissur is one of the major trade centres of Kerala and is the leader in the trade of Gold Ornaments.
The early political history is connected with the Cheras of the Sangam age The Cheras ruled large area of Kerala with their capital at Vanchi.
www.freewebs.com /kerala-search/thrissur.htm   (181 words)

  
 Vayalar Ramavarma
Born on 15th March of 1928 in a village called Vayalar, located in Alleppey (Allappuzha) district.
It is not accidental that he became committed to Communist Party of India[?], which was very influential in Kerala during his young age.
He was awarded Kerala Sahithya Academy Award (Kerala literary academy award) in 1961.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/va/Vayalar_Ramavarma.html   (134 words)

  
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Kerala responded readily and imbibed thoroughly the quintessential ethos and energies of the bhakti renaissance, Liberal Democratic Renaissance and Revolutionary-Socialist Renaissance, all of which rolled on in quick succession.
Kerala Varma's enthusiasm for the development of a good prose style and more of prose literature is unprecedented.
The brightest luminary of that age of enlightenment was Professor Raja Raja Varma, nephew of Kerala Varma.
www.keralahistory.ac.in /literarytradition.htm   (14462 words)

  
 Welcome to Bellevision Global   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mangalore: “The Konkani language is suffering due to the wrong stand taken by the Kendra Sahithya Academy,” according to Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy President Eric Ozario.
Speaking to Deccan Herald here on Monday, he said the Kendra Sahithya Academy has been presenting the awards only for the literature printed in Devnagari script though there are many other scripts including two prominent scripts - Roman (in Goa) and Kannanda (in Karnataka) for Konkani language.
Though it was the decision of the Standing Advisory Board of the Kendra Sahithya Academy, taken by a few people way back in 1981, the same yardstick has been continuing even after 26 years, Mr Ozario regretted.
www.bellevision.com /newsheadindetail.asp?nhidtl=4042   (289 words)

  
 .:: Kerala Waves - find everything about kerala
The important crops grown are paddy, coconut, tapioca, areca nut, cashew, banana, rubber, pepper, turmeric, pulses etc. Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala.
Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala Sahithya Akademi, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Akademi are situated in Thrissur district.
The beautiful waterfalls of Athirappally and Vazhachal 5km apart are in this area.Chalakudi is an important 'timber centre', and was the base of Tipu Sulthan during the attack on the' Travancore Lines', known as Krishnakotta or Nedumkotta.
www.keralawaves.com /kwaves/aboutkerala/dist_tcr.asp   (363 words)

  
 Disha Tours and Travels
For administrative purposes, the State of Kerala is divided in to fourteen districts.
The tribes of Kerala have unique customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos, which is distinctly different from that of the mainstream culture.
Wayanad is one of the disricts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature.
www.dishatours.com /kerala.html   (729 words)

  
 Thiruvalla.com-The land of religious values and the land of NRI's-A Kerala.com Website
Kerala Sahitya academy Award in 1967 for poetry.
He has been an inspiring presence a in number of cultural festivals in and out of the Kerala and is the recepient of several filim awards.
When he returned to Kerala to work at the college of fine arts it was the beginning of the 'Ra phase' in Kerala painting.
www.thiruvalla.com /thiruvallapersonalities.htm   (819 words)

  
 The Land of Forts - kasargod.net
Several of his poems were collected under the titles, Navarathna Malika Bashqadhara, Chandrakala etc. He was an effective speaker and member of Kerala Sahithya Academy.
His house at Pilicode has been taken over possession by the Kerala Agricultural University for keeping it as a centre for studies on farming culture in memory of the Poet.
Kanayi Kunhiraman is the Chairman of Lalitha Kala Academy.
www.kasargod.net /personalities.htm   (916 words)

  
 The Hindu : Education Plus Thiruvananthapuram : For enlightenment, emancipation and excellence
Arts Kerala - an erstwhile cultural forum of the people of Irinjalakuda, based at the college in the 1970s - had a paramount role in promoting the cultural heritage of the region.
An inter-collegiate football competition for the `Kandamkulathy Lonappan Memorial Rolling Trophy' and volleyball competition for the `Old Students Rolling Trophy' are fiercely fought events in Kerala.
Autonomy is the ultimate aim of this iconic institution of the central Kerala.
www.hindu.com /edu/2006/07/18/stories/2006071800110200.htm   (765 words)

  
 Kesavadev.net -
This period in the history of Kerala was one of great significance as far as the socio-economic life of the state was concerned, for reasons well known.
Kesava Dev was appointed President of Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham (1966-68).
He was also appointed as the President of Kerala Sahithya Academy (1974-77).
www.kesavadev.net /en/l_and_t_kdv.htm   (2434 words)

  
 KERALA :: God's Own Country Tourism Information :: Great Eminent Personalities of KERALA, India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Kumaran Asan One of the famous triumvirate poets of Kerala in the first half of the twentieth century was a beacon-light to the downtrodden and depressed classes of Travancore State.
This territory came into the hands of the French in 1716 AD, acquired from the ruler of Badagara, and was liberated at first somewhat dramatically by a mass uprising of the residents of Mahe, but transferred legally only in slow stages through diplomatic channels in the 1950s.
Served as the Vice-president of Kerala Sahithya Academy and as the Chairman of KunMAY Nambiar Smarakam at Killikkurissimangalam.
www.gods-own-country.info /great.html   (2106 words)

  
 My-Kerala.com: Kerala News
Karunakaran met Mukherjee and is understood to have discussed the present crisis in the Kerala unit of the party which was triggered by his decision to hold rallies across the state despite the party high command's directive to the contrary.
Kerala is the only state where the government does not have an aircraft or a helicopter of its own, said Labour Minister Babu Divakaran who has proposed that the government buy a helicopter or an eight-seater aircraft to make the chief minister's task of governing the state easier.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday hinted that action would be taken against his deputy in the state Assembly M P Gangadharan for attending the rally organised by the Karunakaran faction of the Congress here on March 12.
www.my-kerala.com /n/a/2005/arc2-2005.shtml   (18326 words)

  
 Disha Tours and Travels
For administrative purposes, the State of Kerala is divided in to fourteen districts.
The tribes of Kerala have unique customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos, which is distinctly different from that of the mainstream culture.
Wayanad is one of the disricts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature.
dishatours.com /kerala.html   (729 words)

  
 Ponnani - The Cultural Potpourri of Malabar
Poet and social reformer and was prominent among progressive writers of Kerala.
The Committee was inaugurated at a function held at the Kerala Sahitya Academy Hall, Thrissur by late V.T. Bhattathiripad, renowned social reformer, orator and dramatist.
She is the recipient of several prestigious awards including Madras state Lalitha Kala Academy Award(1963,1967) and Kerala state Lalitha Kala Academy Award.
www.angelfire.com /country/ponnani/arts.html   (1242 words)

  
 OurKeralam.com - Tourist Destinations (Thrissur)
Cochin state was captured by the Zamorians of Calicut in the 15th Century and the later by Tipu Sultan in the 18th Century.
A cultural center, The Kerala Kalamandalam, The Kerala Sahithya Acdemy and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are located here.
One of the oldest temples in the State, the Vadakkumnathan temple is a classical example of the Kerala style of architecture and has many decorative murals and pieces of art.
www.ourkeralam.com /keralatourism/thrissur__touristplaces.htm   (912 words)

  
 www.nairs.in
He is an ardent believer in God and contributes liberally to many temples of Kerala and used to visit the temples in and around his native place on his holidays every year.
He was a brave son of Kerala who upheld the dignity of the nation among the world leaders.
He was a member of Kendra Sahithya Academy and served as a member in the Indian Historical Records Commission representing Kerala.
www.nairs.in /bio_k.html   (2619 words)

  
 Folklorist Kudassand G. Bhargavan Pillai 689 512 Kerala. India
He is recipient of Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy Award (1994) for Reserch in Folklore.
Kerala Sahithya Academy appointed him as the Guide to the project of collection and publication of Tribal songs of Wayanadu(1983).
In 1976 Kerala Lalithakala Academy entrusted him to prepare an authoritative book on “Kalamezhuthu”, the heritage multi colored floor writing of Kerala.
expage.com /kudassanadu   (231 words)

  
 :: Welcome to Haindava Kerala ::
The campaign has been envisaged in such a way that a debt-ridden farmer who is on the verge of ending his life can enjoy a variety of programmes including the play Koottukrishi, the tribal folk festival, endless cultural processions, music/dance nites, the inspiring speeches of intellectuals, painting exhibition and orchestra.
As part of the campaign, a painting campأ¯gn namely Mannu (soil) has been already organised at Mananthavadi under the auspices of Lalithakala Academy while a mural painting campaign is on at Muthanga under the auspices of the Vasthu Vidya Gurukulam, Aranmula.
Mercifully, Hindus in Kerala are the closest from Communist vampires and islamic cliffs on the issue of merciful killing (assisted suicide).
www.haindavakeralam.org /PageModule.aspx?PageID=3218&SKIN=C   (780 words)

  
 Archdiocese of Trichur
Trichur, Kerala's cultural capital, thoroughly complements its privileged nickname, with its rich history and cultural heritage, and being home to several historic palaces and archeological resources, and also having inherited numerous art forms and customs.
Trichur, also called Thrissur, is the headquarters of Trichur district in central Kerala, and opens the way to the northern part of Kerala.
Trichur's cultural heritage is manifest in its being home to four prestigious institutions of art, literature, and culture namely the Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy, Kerala Sahithya Academy, Kerala Lalithakala Academy, and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, the latter three situated in Trichur town.
www.syromalabar.com /dioceses/trichur   (691 words)

  
 Muslim World News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mohammed, a leading writer in Malayalam and chairman of Kerala Sahitya Academy, died of pneumonia at a private hospital in Kozhikode at the age of 74.
The Kerala Sahithya Academy has also honored him with an award for his overall contributions to literature.
The Fiqh Academy of Muslim World League (MWL), concluded a symposium under the title The Problem of overcrowding in Haj season and solutions, the symposium was held at a time when the number of pilgrims is increasing every year.
www.youngmuslimdigest.com /Archive/2003/ymdfeb03/news_feb03.html   (4599 words)

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