Vayalar award – history, winners list, prize money and importance in malayalam literature
Few literary honors in Kerala generate as much anticipation as the Vayalar Award. Instituted in 1977 in memory of the legendary poet and lyricist Vayalar Ramavarma, the award doesn’t simply honor a lifetime of work—it zeroes in on a single, standout…
Kerala lalithakala akademi – history, activities, awards & galleries
If you have ever visited the Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Kochi on a quiet afternoon, or wandered into an open-air sculpture camp along Kerala’s coast, you have brushed shoulders with the work of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi. Headquartered in Thrissur,…
Kerala sangeetha nataka akademi – history, awards & activities
Kerala’s cultural identity is deeply tied to its stage and musical traditions—from temple arts like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and Sopana Sangeetham to secular drama, mimicry, and regional folk theatre. Central to safeguarding and nurturing this performing…