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Ambalapuzha Gopakumar

Thathamathu Nanupilla Gopakumaran Nair (27 June 1944 – 21 July 2024) was an Indian Malayalam poet, historian, orator and writer from Kerala.[1][2] He was the recipient of the Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award, in 2012.[3] Gopakumar was also the author of 'History of Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple' which describes the origin and history of Amabalapuzha and the famous Sreekrishna Temple.[4] He was widely regarded as an authority on the history of Chemapakassery, the erstwhile name of Ambalapuzha.[5]

Gopakumar, Ambalapuzha
ഡോ.അമ്പലപ്പുഴ ഗോപകുമാർ
Born(1944-06-27)27 June 1944
Ambalapuzha, Travancore, India
Died21 July 2024(2024-07-21) (aged 80)
Ambalapuzha, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
EducationPh.D.
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Poet, Historian, Professor
Notable workRappadi, Shyamakrishnan, Idayante Pattu, History of Ambalapuzha Temple, Kunchan Nambiar,
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Gopakumar was the director of the Vaikom Kshetra Kalapeedom.[6] In August 2016, he was given the 'Janmashtami' award for literature.[7] He was also the recipient of Amrita Keerti Puraskar[8] in 2016, in recognition of his contributions to spiritual, philosophical, and cultural literature.[9]

Biography

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Ambalapuzha Gopakumar was born to Thathamathu C K Nanupilla and K. M. Rajamma, on 27 June 1944 at Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha in Kerala. He lost his father when he was nine. His childhood days were spent in Ambalapuzha where he attended the public 'Government Model High School, Ambalapuzha'.[10]

Gopakumar was a professor at Sanatana Dharma College and retired as the Head of the Malayalam Department in 1999. He was a member of the advisory board of the Human Rights Protection Mission[11] and a director board member of Samastha Kerala Sahitya Parishath.[12] He died on 21 July 2024, at the age of 80.[13]

Writings

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Gopakumar's first published work was Udayathinu Munmpu, which the National Book Stall published. His poems have appeared in all leading literary magazines in Malayalam. His published works also include essays, biographies, and a history of ancient art forms of Chempakassery.

Poetic works

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  • Udayathinu Mumpu
  • Idayante Patu
  • shyamakrishnan
  • Manyamahajanam
  • Amruthapuriyile Kattu
  • Amruthadarshanam
  • Harimadhavam
  • Gangamayya
  • Poliye Poli
  • Sreekrishnaleela
  • Akuthikuthu
  • Rappadi

Prose list

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  • Ambalapuzha Kshethra Charithram
  • Sukrutha Paithrukam
  • Thirakal Maykatha Padamudrakal
  • Ambalapuzha Sahodaranmar
  • Sathyathinte Nanarthangal
  • Velakali
  • Charithra Padhathile Nakshatra Vilakku
  • Ente Ullile Kadal
  • Kairaliyude Varadanagal
  • Ente Ullile Kadal (found and published Thakazhi's unknown work)
  • Leelankanam (found and published changampuzha's unknown work)

Awards

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  • 2011 – Prof. Kozhisseril Balaraman Award for Literature
  • 2012 – Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature award
  • 2012 – Narayaneeyam Puraskaram for contributions to the spiritual domain
  • 2014 – Ekatha Award for Literature, Sharja
  • 2015 – Vasudeva Puraskaram from Ambalapuzha Temple
  • 2015 – Venmani Award for Literature
  • 2015 – Karuvatta Chandran Memorial Award for Literature
  • 2016 – Janmashtami Award
  • 2016 – Amritakeerthy Puraskar

Positions held

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  • Prof. and the head of the Dept. of Malayalam, S. D. College
  • Ph. D. Board member, University of Kerala
  • Director board member, Samastha Kerala Sahitya Parishath
  • President, P. K. Memorial Library, Ambalapuzha
  • President, Ambalapuzha Temple Advisory Committee
  • Secretary, Kunchan Nambiar Memorial, Ambalapuzha
  • Chief editor, Sreevatsam
  • Administrator, Jawahar Balabhavan, Alappuzha

References

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  1. ^ "Ambalapuzha's payasam". mintonsunday.livemint.com/. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Ramayana vignettes: Ramayana emphasises thought over desire". Deccan Chronicle. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  3. ^ Administrator. "Award". www.ksicl.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  4. ^ ജന്മഭൂമി (10 May 2014). "യുദ്ധാനന്തരം നാട്ടു ചരിത്രത്തില്‍ ഇങ്ങനെ ചിലതു സംഭവിച്ചു". ജന്മഭൂമി. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Celebrations | godsowncountry.info". www.godsowncountry.info. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  6. ^ "ഡോ. അമ്പലപ്പുഴ ഗോപകുമാര്‍ വൈക്കം ക്ഷേത്രകലാപീഠം ഡയറക്ടര്‍". Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  7. ^ "ജന്മാഷ്ടമി പുരസ്‌കാരം ഡോ. അമ്പലപ്പുഴ ഗോപകുമാറിന്". Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Amrita Keerti Puraskar - Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi". Amma, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  9. ^ "Amritakeerti Puraskar". The Hindu. 22 September 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
  10. ^ "books.puzha.com - Author Details". www.puzha.com. Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  11. ^ "HRPM". www.hrpmindia.org. Archived from the original on 5 October 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  12. ^ "Malayalam week celebrations from November 1". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  13. ^ Poet-cum-historian Dr. Ambalapuzha Gopakumar passes away
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