Poet V Madhusoodanan Nair receives Jnanappana award 2023

Daily Current Affairs / Poet V Madhusoodanan Nair receives Jnanappana award 2023

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Awards Published on: February 23 2023

Share on facebook

A noted writer, V Madhusoodanan Nair has been selected for Jnanappana Puraskaram 2023 for his contribution to the field of literature.
He is best known for Naranathu Bhranthan, the poem with the most editions in Malayalam literature as well as his music albums featuring recitations of his own poems and poems of other major poets.
The award consists of a Rs 50,001 cash prize, a 10-gram gold locket with an image of Sree Guruvayoorappan, a citation, and a memento.
This award was instituted by Guruvayur Devaswom in memory of ‘Poonthanam Namboothiri’, the ardent devotee of Guruvayoorappan, who wrote Jnanappana.
The award will be presented on February 24, 2023.

Pakistani troops fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control, heightening tensions after the Pahalgam civilian killings.
Read More....
India's extreme poverty dropped sharply from 16% to 2.3% in a decade, lifting 171 million people above poverty line.
Read More....
UDAN scheme completed 8 years, making air travel affordable for common citizens and boosting connectivity.
Read More....
SRFTI’s film “A Doll Made Up of Clay” selected for Cannes 2025, marking a historic entry for Indian cinema.
Read More....
DRDO successfully tested scramjet engine for 1,000 seconds, advancing hypersonic technology in India.
Read More....
India participated in 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2025 held under Brazil's presidency.
Read More....
Iran offered to mediate between India and Pakistan amidst rising tensions after the Pahalgam attack.
Read More....
The 2nd Asian Yogasana Championships started in New Delhi to promote Yogasana globally.
Read More....
Former ISRO chief Dr. K. Kasturirangan, pioneer of Chandrayaan-1, passed away at 84 in Bengaluru.
Read More....
India's direct tax collection grew by 13.57% in FY25 but slightly missed the revised target.
Read More....

Poet V Madhusoodanan Nair receives Jnanappana award 2023