Ezhuthachan Puraskaram for Malayalam writer S.K. Vasanthan
The Hindu
Writer S.K. Vasanthan chosen for Kerala's top literary award, Ezhuthachan Puraskaram. Panel headed by Anil Vallathol selected him for his works in multiple genres, including novel, short story, essay, Kerala history and translation. Notable works include Kerala Samskara Charitra Nighandu, Nammal Nadanna Vazhikal, Padinjaran Kavya Mimamsa and Kaalam Sakshi. Award includes ₹5 lakh, citation and plaque.
Writer and scholar S.K. Vasanthan has been chosen for this year’s Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the top prize instituted by the Kerala government in the field of literature. Minister for Culture Saji Cherian announced the award in Thiruvananthapuram on November 1, 2023 (Wednesday).
Dr. Vasanthan, 88, was chosen for the award by a panel headed by Anil Vallathol, which had as its members Dharmaraj Adatt, Khadeeja Mumtaz, P. Soman and Kerala Sahitya Akademi member secretary C.P. Aboobacker.
Through his works spanning multiple genres such as novel, short story, essay, Kerala history and translation, Dr. Vasanthan has garnered the attention of both scholars and book lovers, the jury found.
His major works such as Kerala Samskara Charitra Nighandu and Nammal Nadanna Vazhikal – two works dealing with the cultural history of Kerala, and Padinjaran Kavya Mimamsa are notable additions to the body of scholarly literature in Malayalam, according to the jury. Kaalam Sakshi, which chronicles the sweeping social reformation of Kerala, is another of his memorable works.
Dr. Vasanthan, who lives in Thrissur, had won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for scholarly literature for Kerala Samskara Charitra Nighandu in 2007, and the Akademi’s award for overall contributions in 2013.
In selecting him, the jury also took into account his contributions as a teacher, orator and guide to researchers, according to a statement issued here.
The award, which carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, citation and plaque, will be presented to the writer by the Chief Minister at a later date.
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