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Chandiroor Divakaran

b. 1946

Indian writer

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About Chandiroor Divakaran

Born 1946. Chandiroor Divakaran is an Indian writer, composer, children's writer and poet.

Kalathil Makki Divakaran, also known by his pen name Chandiroor Divakaran, is a Malayalam–language poet and folk-song writer from Kerala, India. He was awarded the Ambedkar National Award in 2011 for his overall contribution to Malayalam literature.

Works

Radha – (1965) Parnnupoya Inakkuyil – (1966) Malsyaghandhi – (1968) Sheriffa – (1969) Udayavum Kathu – (1977) Aazhathilodungiya Jeevithangal – (1980) Madhya Durantham – (1982) Kudumbini – (1990) (Short story) Muzhakkuka Panjajanyam – (1991) Chakara – (1994) (Children's poetry) Pakal pakshiyude geetham – (1996) Desapuranam – (1996) (Children's poetry) Arani – (1999) Pattini Theyyam – (2003) Ulsavam – (2003) (Children's poetry) Vishadhaparvam – (2004) Viswakarmakeerthanangal – (2007) Iniyethradhooram – (2008) Mounanombaram – (2011) Karnikaram – (2013)

Awards

Poppal Gana Award – (1976) Jnanodhayam Sabha P.K.M Vayanasala Award – (1977) DYFI Award – (Palluruthy Zone, 1978) Chethana Award – (1979) Mathrubhumi Award – (Thrissur District, 1981) Samastha Kerala Sahithya Parishath Award – (1985) Yuvabhushanam Vayanasala Award – (1987) Ujala Award – (1994) Surendran Memorial Award – (1994) – Vishadha Padit Karuppan Sahithya Award – (1994) Bodhi Sahithya Puraskaram – (2003) Jusse Award – (2005) Krishna Award – (2008) P.K. Thevar Award – (2009) Akshyadeepapuraskaram – (2010) Ambedkar Award – (2011) Kavi Thilakan Pandit KP Karuppan Smaraka Puraskaram – (2025)

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Important facts

Birth century
Also known as
Kalathil Makki Divakaran

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chandiroor Divakaran?

Indian writer

When was Chandiroor Divakaran born?

Chandiroor Divakaran was born on 10 May 1946 in Chandiroor.

What is Chandiroor Divakaran's occupation?

Chandiroor Divakaran is a writer, composer, children's writer and poet.

What nationality is Chandiroor Divakaran?

Chandiroor Divakaran is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chandiroor Divakaran

· Wikidata: Q14673717

· DBpedia: Chandiroor Divakaran

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