About Kerala Sahitya Akademi
The Kerala Sahitya Akademi, established in 1956, is an autonomous literary institution dedicated to promoting Malayalam language and literature. Located in a sprawling bungalow in Thrissur, it serves as the only recognized Malayalam research center by all universities in Kerala. The academy houses an extensive library, portrait gallery of writers, cassette library, and digital conservation lab for preserving rare manuscripts.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the academy's heritage building surrounded by foliage, browse its extensive library collection of Malayalam literature and research materials, view the portrait gallery of renowned Malayalam writers, and access the cassette library featuring voice recordings of famous authors. The institution hosts literary events, seminars, and book festivals throughout the year.
Key highlights
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Extensive library recognized as doctoral research center by all Kerala universities
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Portrait gallery of late Malayalam writers
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Cassette library with voice recordings of famous authors
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Digital conservation lab for preserving rare manuscripts
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Publisher of research journals including Sahitya Lokam and Malayalam Literary Survey
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Annual literary awards including the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram
History of Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Established on October 15, 1956, and formally inaugurated by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore at Kanakakunnu Palace. The headquarters were initially in Thiruvananthapuram and moved to Thrissur in 1958. Sardar K.M. Panicker served as its first president.
Culture & Context
The premier institution for promoting Malayalam language and literature in Kerala. It is the only institution recognized as a Malayalam research center by all universities in Kerala. The academy publishes valuable research works, periodicals, and organizes annual literary awards that are highly regarded in the literary community.
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