Kakuzhi Kunhibapu Gurukkal (1826–1878) was born in Thiyya family[1] of Kakuzhi in Thalassery,[2][3] Kannur. Learned Sanskrit in childhood; He also excelled in music. He was educated in Sanskrit by Pudusherry Kannan Gurukkal at Menappuram near Thalassery.[4] After establishing his own school and running it, he was appointed as a teacher in the District School (1855) and continued in the same position after the Basel Mission took over the school.[4] He was a teacher for almost fifty years and had a large number of disciples. He helped Gathuweiravasaiip in the writing of the book Vyakarana Question and Answer.[4] As a child, Idampratham organized a Kathakaliyogam for Thiyya Community the children and participated in it.[4][5]
Kakuzhi Kunhibappu Gurukkal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1826 |
| Died | 1878 Tellicherry |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, social worker |
Many scholars and among them great poets emerged in Malayalam in the 19th century. Among them many seem to have made their own reputations as social reformers. He was such a person. Major composed rajanas even as a poet.[citation needed]
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