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			{{Short description\|Indian writer (born 1946)}}
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	\| birth_place = [[Kizhayoor]], [[Pattambi]], [[Palakkad]], [[India]]		\| birth_place = [[Kizhayoor]], [[Pattambi]], [[Palakkad]], [[India]]
	\| occupation = Writer, novelist, travelogue writer, dramatist, screenwriter, orator, philosopher, actor		\| occupation = Writer, novelist, travelogue writer, dramatist, screenwriter, orator, philosopher, actor
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	'''Payyanat Ravindra Nathan''' better known by his pen name '''P. R. Nathan''', is a novelist, screenplay writer, dramatist, short story writer, travelogue writer and speaker from Palakkad, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He was awarded with the prestigious [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award]] for overall contribution in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Sahitya-Akademi-Fellowship-for-Kecheri-N-S-Madhavan/2014/12/20/article2580043.ece\|title = Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for Kecheri, N S Madhavan}}</ref> He has written ~~over~~ 55 books in various genres. He is the recipient of 41 major awards across various categories in literature. He is an expert in [[Naturopathy]] and [[Reiki]] . He has ~~done over~~ 7000 speeches ~~across~~ the world on [[Vedas]], [[Upanishads]] and [[Tantra]]. His book ''Vaayikenda oru Pusthakam'' was selected for the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Bala Sahithya Award instituted by the Gramam Samskarika Vedi. He was born in [[Kizhayoor]], a small village in [[Pattambi]], Palakkad. He was born as the elder son of Prabhakara Menon, a drawing teacher and Sarojiniamma, a music teacher. He took graduation in telecommunication Engineering and was employed in Provident Fund organisation of India. He resigned from the office to concentrate on his literature works and travelling. He was a member of academy of music dance and drama and has been a member of many award juries.		'''Payyanat Ravindra Nathan''', better known by his pen name '''P. R. Nathan''', is a novelist, screenplay writer, dramatist, short story writer, travelogue writer and speaker from Palakkad, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He was awarded with the prestigious [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award]] for overall contribution in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Sahitya-Akademi-Fellowship-for-Kecheri-N-S-Madhavan/2014/12/20/article2580043.ece\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224143349/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Sahitya-Akademi-Fellowship-for-Kecheri-N-S-Madhavan/2014/12/20/article2580043.ece\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=24 December 2014\|title = Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for Kecheri, N S Madhavan}}</ref> He has written more than 55 books in various genres. He is the recipient of 41 major awards across various categories in literature. He is an expert in [[Naturopathy]] and [[Reiki]]. He has given more than 7000 speeches around the world on [[Vedas]], [[Upanishads]] and [[Tantra]]. His book ''Vaayikenda oru Pusthakam'' was selected for the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Bala Sahithya Award instituted by the Gramam Samskarika Vedi.

	His literature works was prescribed in many universities. He has written around hundred radio dramas also. His book '''Kanyakumari Muthal Himalayam Vare''', so far his most famous work is written based on his travels to various parts of India. The book received huge critical acclaim. He has been delivering daily lectures on moral science using anecdotes on [[Amrita TV]] on the TV shows ''Dhanyamee Dinam'' on ''Udayamritham'' segment from 2004. This programme has been aired daily since Amrita TV's inception and it has been bestowed with multiple State TV Awards for excellence.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.amritatv.com/udayamritam/\|title=Welcome to Amrita TV}}</ref> In 2015 [[Media One TV]] an Indian television channel broadcasting in Malayalam operated by Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited started broadcasting a similar show. He has written 21 novels, ~~over~~ 500 ~~shortstories~~, screenplays, dramas. He has received 41 awards in various fields of literature. His works implies the philosophical view of practical life. He is famous for his philosophical works which at the same time satisfies the rationalist thoughts. He had served as the president of Calicut Book Club. He is also the editor of ''[[Pradeepam]]'' magazine, which is being published from [[Kozhikode]]. He now resides at [[Kozhikode]] with wife Vijayalakshmi.		He was born in [[Kizhayoor]], a small village in [[Pattambi]], Palakkad. He was born as the elder son of Prabhakara Menon, a drawing teacher and Sarojiniamma, a music teacher. He took graduation in telecommunication Engineering and was employed in Provident Fund organisation of India. He resigned from the office to concentrate on his literature works and travelling. He was a member of the academy of music dance and drama and has been a member of many award juries.

			His literature works was prescribed in many universities. He has written around hundred radio dramas also. His book '''Kanyakumari Muthal Himalayam Vare''', so far his most famous work is written based on his travels to various parts of India. The book received huge critical acclaim. He has been delivering daily lectures on moral science using anecdotes on [[Amrita TV]] on the TV shows ''Dhanyamee Dinam'' on ''Udayamritham'' segment from 2004. This programme has been aired daily since Amrita TV's inception and it has been bestowed with multiple State TV Awards for excellence.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.amritatv.com/udayamritam/\|title=Welcome to Amrita TV}}</ref> In 2015, [[Media One TV]], an Indian television channel broadcasting in Malayalam, operated by Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited, started broadcasting a similar show. He has written 21 novels, more than 500 short stories, screenplays, dramas. He has received 41 awards in various fields of literature. His works implies the philosophical view of practical life. He is famous for his philosophical works which at the same time satisfies the rationalist thoughts. He had served as the president of Calicut Book Club. He is also the editor of ''[[Pradeepam]]'' magazine, which is being published from [[Kozhikode]]. He now resides at [[Kozhikode]] with wife Vijayalakshmi.

	He received the [[Tagore Award]] in 1980 and the [[Gayathri Award]] in 1995.<ref>Dutt, K.C. (ed.) (2001) ''Who's Who of Indian Writers 1999: A–M v.1'', Sahitya Akademi, {{ISBN\|978-81-260-0873-5}}, p. 866</ref>		He received the [[Tagore Award]] in 1980 and the [[Gayathri Award]] in 1995.<ref>Dutt, K.C. (ed.) (2001) ''Who's Who of Indian Writers 1999: A–M v.1'', Sahitya Akademi, {{ISBN\|978-81-260-0873-5}}, p. 866</ref>

	==Films==		==Films==
	*''[[~~Chatta~~]]'' (1981)(story, screenplay)		*''[[Chaatta (film)\|Chaatta]]'' (1981) (story, screenplay)
			*''[[Dhwani]]'' (1988) (writer)
			*''[[Shubhayathra]]'' (1990) (story)
	*''[[Keli (film)\|Keli]]'' (1991) (dialogue)		*''[[Keli (film)\|Keli]]'' (1991) (dialogue)
	*''[[Pookkalam Varavayi]]'' (1991) (story)		*''[[Pookkalam Varavayi]]'' (1991) (story)
	*''[[Dhwani]]'' (1988) (writer)		*''[[Snehasindooram]]'' (1997) (story)
	*''[[Shubhayathra]]'' (1990) (story)
	*''[[Snehasindooram]]''(1997)(~~Story~~)

	==Novels==		==Novels==
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	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100103051109/http://amritatv.com/topprogrammes/udayamritham.html Udayamritham]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100103051109/http://amritatv.com/topprogrammes/udayamritham.html Udayamritham]
	*[http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/20/.../2007122053200300.htm ~~Award for P.R. Nathan]{{Dead link~~\|date=~~September 2010~~}}		*{{Cite news \|last=<!-- "Staff Reporter" --> \|date=Dec 20, 2007 \|title=Award for P.R. Nathan \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/20/stories/2007122053200300.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424105602/http://www.hindu.com:80/2007/12/20/stories/2007122053200300.htm \|archive-date=2008-04-24 \|work=The Hindu \|department=Kerala : Kollam}}

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{{BLP sources|date=July 2011}}
{{EngvarB|date=November 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2014}}
{{Infobox writer 
| name = P.R.Nathan
| image =
| imagesize =
| caption =
| pseudonym =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1946|06|17}}
| birth_place = [[Kizhayoor]], [[Pattambi]], [[Palakkad]], [[India]]
| occupation = Writer, novelist, travelogue writer, dramatist, screenwriter, orator, philosopher, actor
| period =
| genre = Novel, short story, drama, philosophy
| spouse = Vijayalakshmi
}}

'''Payyanat Ravindra Nathan''' better known by his pen name '''P. R. Nathan''', is a novelist, screenplay writer, dramatist, short story writer, travelogue writer and speaker from Palakkad, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. He was awarded with the prestigious [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award]] for overall contribution in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Sahitya-Akademi-Fellowship-for-Kecheri-N-S-Madhavan/2014/12/20/article2580043.ece|title = Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for Kecheri, N S Madhavan}}</ref> He has written over 55 books in various genres. He is the recipient of 41 major awards across various categories in literature. He is an expert in [[Naturopathy]] and [[Reiki]] . He has done over 7000 speeches across the world on [[Vedas]], [[Upanishads]] and [[Tantra]]. His book ''Vaayikenda oru Pusthakam'' was selected for the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Bala Sahithya Award instituted by the Gramam Samskarika Vedi. He was born in [[Kizhayoor]], a small village in [[Pattambi]], Palakkad. He was born as the elder son of Prabhakara Menon, a drawing teacher and Sarojiniamma, a music teacher. He took graduation in telecommunication Engineering and was employed in Provident Fund organisation of India. He resigned from the office to concentrate on his literature works and travelling. He was a member of academy of music dance and drama and has been a member of many award juries.

His literature works was prescribed in many universities. He has written around hundred radio dramas also. His book '''Kanyakumari Muthal Himalayam Vare''', so far his most famous work is written based on his travels to various parts of India. The book received huge critical acclaim. He has been delivering daily lectures on moral science using anecdotes on [[Amrita TV]] on the TV shows ''Dhanyamee Dinam'' on ''Udayamritham'' segment from 2004. This programme has been aired daily since Amrita TV's inception and it has been bestowed with multiple State TV Awards for excellence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amritatv.com/udayamritam/|title=Welcome to Amrita TV}}</ref> In 2015 [[Media One TV]] an Indian television channel broadcasting in Malayalam operated by Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited started broadcasting a similar show. He has written 21 novels, over 500 shortstories, screenplays, dramas. He has received 41 awards in various fields of literature. His works implies the philosophical view of practical life. He is famous for his philosophical works which at the same time satisfies the rationalist thoughts. He had served as the president of Calicut Book Club. He is also the editor of ''[[Pradeepam]]'' magazine, which is being published from [[Kozhikode]]. He now resides at [[Kozhikode]] with wife Vijayalakshmi.

He received the [[Tagore Award]] in 1980 and the [[Gayathri Award]] in 1995.<ref>Dutt, K.C. (ed.) (2001) ''Who's Who of Indian Writers 1999: A–M v.1'', Sahitya Akademi, {{ISBN|978-81-260-0873-5}}, p. 866</ref>

==Films==
*''[[Chatta]]'' (1981)(story, screenplay)
*''[[Keli (film)|Keli]]'' (1991) (dialogue)
*''[[Pookkalam Varavayi]]'' (1991) (story)
*''[[Dhwani]]'' (1988) (writer)
*''[[Shubhayathra]]'' (1990) (story)
*''[[Snehasindooram]]''(1997)(Story)

==Novels==
*''Chaatta''
*''Kaashi''
*''Ottamaina''
*''Karimarunnu''
*''Innale Vanna Vazhi''
*''Nananja Pakshi''
*''Kooda''
*''Ini Oru Moham Matram''
*''Swapnangal Vilkunnu Kachavadakkaran''
*''Shayanapradakshinam''
*''Pavitrakettu''
*''Kudajadrisaanukkaliloode''
*''Soundaryalahari''
*''Chandanakaavu''
*''Monsoon''
*''Pashchimaghattam''
*''Maadambi''
*''Dhwani''
*''Pookkalam Varavayi''
*''Scooter''
*''Ishtadhaanam''

==Short stories==
*''Kali Ganga''
*''Koothupaavakal''
*''Mahamaaya''
*''Kannadikoodu''
*''Anguleeyam''
*''Gangaprasadinte kuthira''
*''Alakananda''
*''Ottakal Mookuthi''
*''Prakaasikunna Kathakal''
*''Nanmakal Cheyamaayirunnu''
*''Etra Sundarajeevitham''
*''Saranya''

==Philosophy==
*''Vaayikenda oru Pusthakam''
*''Dhanyamee Dhinam''
*''Amrutha Kathakal''
*''Gunappada Kathakal''
*''Udayamritha Chinthakal''
*''Sandesa Kathakal''
*''Vijayamantra''
*''Chirikkanoru Jeevitham''
*''Kathaparayum Gurunathan''
*''Odiyanum Manthravvadiyum''
*''Elassum Thakidum thodukurishastravum''
*''Jeevitha Vijaya Kathaamrutham''
*''Darsaneeka kathakal''

==Travelogues==
*''Kanyakumari Muthal Himalayam Vare''
*''Himalaya Yatra''

==Dramas==
*''Kalikaala Vaibhavam''
*''Shanthivanam''

==Television==
*''Scooter''
*''Seemantham''
*''Elathaalam''
*''Gnanoodayam''
*''Varshamayooram''
*''Anandabhairavi''
*''Shanthivanam''
*''Onnam Classile Mashu''
*''Angaadipaattu''
*''Pakalveedu''

==Awards==
* ''[[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.keralasahityaakademi.org/pdf/Akademi%20Award%20-%202013_final.pdf |title=2013-ലെ കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി അവാര്‍ഡുകള്‍ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു |publisher=[[Kerala Sahitya Akademi]] |first= |last= |date=December 2014 |accessdate=28 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613132951/http://www.keralasahityaakademi.org/pdf/Akademi%20Award%20-%202013_final.pdf |archive-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*''[[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award]]''
*''Delhi Sahitya Parishad Award''
*''Vidyabhooshanam Award''
*''Tagore Award''
*''Pottekat Award''
*''Padmanabhaswami Award''
*''Kunchan Nambiar Award''
*''Vivekananda Award''
*''Aksharakalari Award''
*''Nila Award''
*''Gayathri Award''
*''Thoolika Award''
*''Thirakatha Award''
*''Nana Award''
*''M.T.V Award''
*''Film City Award''
*''Grihalakshmi Award''
*''Kalakeralam Award''
*''Television Vaignanika Paripadi Award''
*''Roselin Award''
*''Lions Club International Award''
*''Ala award''
*''Best Travelogue Award''
*''Kashyapa Veda Award''
*''Saraswathi Puraskar''
*''Gandhigram Award''
*''Chalachithra Sahrudaya Award''
*''Kalanidhi Award''
*''Bashir Award''
*''Sanathana Dharma Parishath Award''
*''Ofka Award''
*''Dhaarmikatha Award''
*''Sukumar Azhikode Award''
*''Agnaka Award''
*''Channel Prabhashanam Award''
*''Valluvanad Sahitya Award''
*''Mythri Forum Award''
*''Jyothish Trust Award''
*''Kshetra Jyothi Award''
*''Thapasya Keerthi Award''
*''Aananda Dhaamam Award''
*''Kashyapa Veda Award''

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100103051109/http://amritatv.com/topprogrammes/udayamritham.html Udayamritham]
*[http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/20/.../2007122053200300.htm Award for P.R. Nathan]{{Dead link|date=September 2010}}

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