V t bhattathiripad award winning

V T Pathanakendram at a Glance

The V. T. Paṭhanakēndraṃ at Sreekrishnapuram V. T. Bhattathiripad College is dedicated to promoting the legacy and preserving the works of V. T. Bhattathiripad. V. T. Bhattathiripad (popularly known as VT) was a prominent social reformer, playwright, and writer in Kerala. VT was instrumental in the renaissance movement in Kerala, advocating for progressive changes in society, especially against caste discrimination and social injustices. He was best known for his contributions to reforming the casteism and conservatism prevalent in the Namboothiri community. Among his numerous writings are the play "Adukkalayail Ninnu Arangathekku" and his autobiography "Kanneerum Kinavum" ("Tears and Dreams" in English), both of which are considered notable works in Malayalam literature. In recognition of his contributions, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi honored him with a distinguished fellowship in As a mark of tribute to the great renaissance leader, the college is named after him, and his principles are adopted as the mission of the college.

The college formed a V. T. Anusmarana Samithi in to propagate and celebrate Bhattathiripad's legacy. V. T. Anusmarana Samithi is chaired by the Principal and an eleven-member Governing Body elected annually. The committee organizes talks and seminars to foster a broader understanding of his legacy among students and the community. The college commemorates February 12th as V T Day. On this day VT Puraskaram, an Award instituted in the name of V T Bhattathiripad, is bestowed to exceptional individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievements in social reform, art, and other fields.

In , the V. T. Anusmarana Samithi underwent a major transformation when M. N. Karassery, a renowned social reformer, proposed establishing a Paṭhanakēndraṃ in the name of V. T. Bhattathiripad and integrating the V. T. Anusmarana Samithi under this new entity. As a result, the V. T.

• Vellithuruthi Thazhathu Karutha Patteri Raman Bhattathiripad (–), also known as V. T. Bhattathiripad, was an Indian social reformer, dramatist and an Indian independence activist. He was best known for his contributions in the reformation of the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Namboothiri community. He wrote a number of books which include a play, Adukkalayail Ninnu Arangathekku and his autobiography, Kanneerum Kinavum (Tears and Dreams in English) and many critics consider them as notable works in Malayalam literature. Kerala Sahitya Akademi honoured him with distinguished fellowship in (en)

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• Vellithuruthi Thazhathu Karutha Patteri Raman Bhattathiripad (–), also known as V. T. Bhattathiripad, was an Indian social reformer, dramatist and an Indian independence activist. He was best known for his contributions in the reformation of the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Namboothir

Indian social critic and dramatist

Vellithuruthi Thazhathu Karutha Patteri Raman Bhattathiripad (26 March – 12 February ), also known as V. T. Bhattathiripad, was an Indian social reformer, dramatist and an Indian independence activist. He was best known for his contributions in the reformation of the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Namboothiri community. He wrote a number of books which include a play, Adukkalayail Ninnu Arangathekku and his autobiography, Kanneerum Kinavum (Tears and Dreams in English) and many critics consider them as notable works in Malayalam literature. Kerala Sahitya Akademi honoured him with distinguished fellowship in

Biography

V. T. Bhattathiripad, born Raman Bhattathiripad, was born on 26 March to Thuppan Bhattathiripad and Sridevi Andarjanam in Kaippilly Mana at Mezhathur, Ponnani talukMalabar District, Madras Presidency, British India , on the bank of River Ponnani. He belonged to the family of Mezhathol Agnihothri on his father's side and had the lineage of Adi Sankara on his mother's side. After early education in the traditional way under Narayanan Othikkan, he studied under Pathakkara Manaikkal Meledam and Muthukurissi Mana Kunjunni Namboothirippad and on completion of vedic studies, he started working as a priest at shornur Mundamuka Sastha temple, owned by Kudalloor Mana. A ten-year-old girl from the neighbourhood taught him Malayalam alphabets and mathematics. He would study English soon after by joining Edakkuni Namboodiri School during which time he also ran a magazine by name, Vidyarthi.

Indian independence movement was gaining popularity and Bhattathiripad participated in the Allahabad session of the Indian National Congress due to which he was expelled from his community. This prompted him to fight against casteism and he started campaigning for Brahmin widow remarriage and

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Year

Name

Eminence

1

Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri

Malayalam Poet

2

Dr. M. Leelavathi

Malayalam Writer

3

Vydyamadham Cheriya Narayanan Namboothiri

Ayurveda Physician

4

K. P. A. C. Lalitha

Film/Drama actress

5

Madambu Kunjukuttan

Malayalam Writer

6

M. Subramanian Namboodiri

Malayalam Dramatist

7

Dr. M. N. Karassery

Malayalam Critic

8

K. B. Sreedevi

Malayalam writer

9

Mundur Sethumadhavan

Malayalam writer

10

Padmasree Dr. Kalamandalam Gopi

Kathakali Artist