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IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES
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IKKAVAMMA, THOTTAKKAD
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Born in 1864. The contributions of Thottakkad Ikkavamma were great. She became
famous through her drama Subhadrarjunam. She was prominent among the women
litterateur and playwright. Her works argued for equal status of women in
society. Her important works are Subhadrarjunam, Nalacharitham (Dramas),
Sanmargopadesham (Thullal), Kurathypattu, Kalki puranam. |
IRAVIKUTTY PILLA PADATHALAVAN
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Iravikutty Pillai Padathalavan was one of the eight ministers of Unni Kerala
Varma who ruled over Venad during 806-823 (ME). He was a great warrior. He was
born in 778 (ME). His mother was Eeswari Pillai. It was he who protected Venad
from the continuous attack of Thirumala Naik of Tamil Nadu. Ramappayyan, the
leader of the Thirumala Naik’s army knew that it was very difficult to defeat
Iravikutty Pillai in a direct fight. Therefore, he conspired with other
ministers of Venad and killed Iravikutty through treachery. |
IRAYIMMAN THAMPI
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Born in 1783. Father: Keralavarma Thampan. Mother: Parvathy Pillai Thankachy
Irayimman Thampi was the court Poet of Travancore Maharajahs during the period
of Sethulekshmy Bai, Parvathi Bai, Swathithirunal and Uthram Thirunal. As a
poet, musician and expert in Attakkatha, all loved him. His profound knowledge
in art and literature made him a great and memorable personality. His lullaby,‘Omana thinkal Kidavo….’, is famous even now. He wrote many Attakkathas
(Kathakali literature) and many poems. Keechakavadham, Uthara Swayamvaram,
Dakshayagam are some of the famous Attakkathas written by him. |
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