Sugathakumari

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Sugathakumari is an Indian poet - activist, born in 1934, who has been at the forefront of environmental and feminist movements in Kerala, South India. She played a big role in the Save Silent Valley protest. She formed Abhayagrama, a home for destitute women (Athani) and a day-care centre for the mentally ill. She was the former chairperson of the Kerala State Women's Commission.

[edit] Works

  • Mutthuchippil (Pearl and Oyster) (1961)
  • Pathirappookkal (Midnight Flowers) (1967)
  • Paavam Maanavahridayam (Poor Human Heart) (1968)
  • Irul Chirakukal (The Wings of Darkness) (1969)
  • Raathrimazha (Night Rain) (1977)
  • Ambalamani (Temple Bell) (1981)
  • Kurinjippookkal (Kurinji Flowers) (1987)
  • Thulaavarshappacha (The Monsoon Green) (1990)
  • Radhayevide (Where is Radha?) (1995)

[edit] Awards

  • 1978 Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for Rathrimazha
  • 1982 Odakkuzhal Award for Ambalamani
  • 1984 Vayalar Award for Ambalamani
  • 2001 Lalithambika Antharjanam Award
  • 2003 Vallathol Award
  • 2004 Kerala Sahithya Akademi Fellowship
  • 2004 Balamaniamma Award
  • 2006 Padmashri

[edit] References

"Leading Lights - Smt. Sugathakumari"


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