About Lakshmikutty
Born 1943. Lakshmikutty is an Indian healer, poet and lecturer.
Lakshmikutty (born 1943) is a tribal woman from Kallar forest area at Vithura in Kerala, India who received the India's fourth highest civilian honour Padma Shri for her breakthrough in practicing traditional medicine.
Early life Lakshmikutty is a famous poison healer practicing traditional medicine. She also received Kerala Government's Naattu Vaidya Ratna award in 1995. She is practicing traditional medicine for over 50 years.
She belongs to Kaani tribe and can remember more than 500 varieties of medicine. She has attained the education of 3rd forum and knows Sanskrit. She also writes poems, dramas and is a teacher in Kerala Folklore Academy.
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Who is Lakshmikutty?
traditional medicine practitioner
When was Lakshmikutty born?
Lakshmikutty was born in 1943 in Kallar Forest.
What is Lakshmikutty's occupation?
Lakshmikutty is a healer, poet and lecturer.
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Lakshmikutty is Indian.
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