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'''Puthan Veetil Narayanan Nair''', fondly called and popularly known by his [[pen name]] '''Pavanan''' (പവനൻ) who was born on 26 October 1925 and died on 22 June 2006, was a well-known [[rationalist]], [[literary]] critic and [[left wing]] political activist from [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="HinduObit">{{Citation | url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/23/stories/2006062312790400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124065906/http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/23/stories/2006062312790400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=24 January 2010 | title=Writer-journalist Pavanan dead | date=23 June 2006 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | accessdate=17 August 2009 }}</ref> He was also a well-accomplished author and journalist, who had won the [[Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award]] in 1965 and the Soviet Land Nehru Award in 1979. He was the secretary of the [[Kerala Sahithya Academy]] (1977-84) and the General Secretary of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists, and a member of [[Kerala Kalamandalam]] and [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy]].<ref>https://www.oneindia.com/2006/06/22/renowned-writer-pavanan-dead-1150959923.html</ref> Pavanan was the editor of Malayalam Encyclopedia. He had authored more than a dozen books. Pavanan Foundation Award was constituted by Pavanan Foundation to recognize and honour literary works. In 2011 [[M. K. Sanu]], Malayalam critic and writer had received this award.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/pavanan-award-for-malayalam-critic-sanu/articleshow/14214211.cms</ref>
'''Puthan Veetil Narayanan Nair''', fondly called and popularly known by his [[pen name]] '''Pavanan''' (പവനൻ) who was born on 26 October 1925 and died on 22 June 2006, was a well-known [[rationalist]], [[literary]] critic and [[left wing]] political activist from [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="HinduObit">{{Citation | url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/23/stories/2006062312790400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124065906/http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/23/stories/2006062312790400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=24 January 2010 | title=Writer-journalist Pavanan dead | date=23 June 2006 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | accessdate=17 August 2009 }}</ref> He was also a well-accomplished author and journalist, who had won the [[Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award]] in 1965 and the Soviet Land Nehru Award in 1979. He was the secretary of the [[Kerala Sahithya Academy]] (1977-84) and the General Secretary of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists, and a member of [[Kerala Kalamandalam]] and [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy]].<ref>https://www.oneindia.com/2006/06/22/renowned-writer-pavanan-dead-1150959923.html</ref> Pavanan was the editor of Malayalam Encyclopedia. He had authored more than a dozen books. Pavanan Foundation Award was constituted by Pavanan Foundation to recognize and honour literary works. In 2011 [[M. K. Sanu]], Malayalam critic and writer had received this award.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/pavanan-award-for-malayalam-critic-sanu/articleshow/14214211.cms</ref>  
==Early days and family==
 
==Early days and education==
 
Pavanan was born on 26 October 1925 at Vayalalam, [[Thalassery]], Kerala, India. His father was Kuttamath Kunniyur Kunhisankara Kurup and mother, Puthan Veetil Devaki Amma. He had his education at Raja's High School, [[Nileshwaram]], [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]] and at Brennen College High School, Thalassery.
Pavanan was born on 26 October 1925 at Vayalalam, [[Thalassery]], Kerala, India. His father was Kuttamath Kunniyur Kunhisankara Kurup and mother, Puthan Veetil Devaki Amma. He had his education at Raja's High School, [[Nileshwaram]], [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]] and at Brennen College High School, Thalassery.


Pavanan married Parvathy in 1954 in Ottappalam (Palakkad District, Kerala). They have three children: CP Rajendran (geoscientist), CP Surendran (poet; author) and CP Sree Rekha (writer in Malayalam)
==Career==
==Career==
During 1944–46, Pavanan served in the [[Indian Army]] of [[British India]]. Later, after leaving the army, he worked as an Inspector in Co-operative Department in north Kerala.
During 1944–46, Pavanan served in the [[Indian Army]] of [[British India]]. Later, after leaving the army, he worked as an Inspector in Co-operative Department in north Kerala.


Since 1949, Pavanan took up journalism as his career along with his [[left-wing]] political activism. He first stint as a journalist was as an editorial board member of the [[Malayalam]] journal, ''Jayakeralam'', published from [[Chennai]] then known as Madras. During 1952–53 he worked as a sub-editor of ''Pourashakthi'' before becoming a staff-reporter with ''Deshabhimani'', the Malayalam organ of the undivided [[Communist Party of India]]. During 1965–67, he worked as the editor of ''Navayugam'' and as correspondent of [[India Press Agency]]. He was a style editor with [[Soviet Information Office]], Chennai during 1970–75 and General Editor with ''Manorajyam'' group of publications during 1984–86. He then, during 1988–94, worked as Director-in-Charge of ''Vishwa Vijnana Kosham'', an Encyclopedia published by the Government of Kerala.
Since 1949, Pavanan took up journalism as his career along with his [[left-wing]] political activism. He first stint as a journalist was as an editorial board member of the [[Malayalam]] journal, ''Jayakeralam'', published from [[Chennai]] then known as Madras. During 1952–53 he worked as a sub-editor of ''Pourashakthi'' before becoming a staff-reporter with ''Deshabhimani'', the Malayalam organ of the undivided [[Communist Party of India]]. During 1965–67, he worked as the editor of ''Navayugam'' and as correspondent of [[India Press Agency]]. He was a style editor with [[Soviet Information Office]], Chennai during 1970–75 and General Editor with ''Manorajyam'' group of publications during 1984–86. He then, during 1988–94, worked as Director-in-Charge of ''Vishwa Vijnana Kosham'', an Encyclopedia published by the Government of Kerala.
Pavanan was Assistant Secretary of [[Kerala Sahitya Academy]] between 1975–78 and its Member Secretary during 1978–84.
Pavanan was Assistant Secretary of [[Kerala Sahitya Academy]] between 1975–78 and its Member Secretary during 1978–84.


==A rationalist==
==A rationalist==
As a [[rationalist]], Pavanan was the founder-Chief-editor of ''Yukthirekha'', the organ of [[Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham]], a well-known rationalist group in Kerala. He was the organization's president for a long time before he was afflicted with [[Alzheimer's disease]] from which he had been suffering for the last 4–5 years of his life.<ref name="HinduObit"/>
As a [[rationalist]], Pavanan was the founder-Chief-editor of ''Yukthirekha'', the organ of [[Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham]], a well-known rationalist group in Kerala. He was the organization's president for a long time before he was afflicted with [[Alzheimer's disease]] from which he had been suffering for the last 4–5 years of his life.<ref name="HinduObit"/>
==Awards and honours==
==Awards and honours==
 
Pavanan was awarded the [[Sovietland-Nehru Award]] (twice), Kerala Sahitya Akademy Award, G. Sankara Kurup Award, Puthezhan Memorial Award, Vailoppally Memorial Award, [[M.C. Joseph]] award as well as V.T. Bhattathrippad Memorial Award for his contribution in the fields of journalism and literature. He received Emeritus Fellowship (1989–93) from the Human Resource Department, Government of India.
Pavanan was awarded the [[Sovietland-Nehru Award]] (twice), Kerala Sahitya Akademy Award, G. Sankara Kurup Award, Puthezhan Memorial Award, Vailoppally Memorial Award, [[M.C. Joseph]] award as well as V.T. Bhattathrippad Memorial Award for his contribution in the fields of journalism and literature. He received Emeritus Fellowship (1989–93) from the Human Resource Department, Government of India.
 
==Death==
==Death==
Pavanan died on 22 June 2006 at Trissur at 7:15 am, after a prolonged illness.<ref name="HinduObit"/>
Pavanan died on 22 June 2006 at Trissur at 7:15 am, after a prolonged illness.<ref name="HinduObit"/>


After his death, his eyes were donated to an eye bank. Following his wishes, he was cremated without any religious ceremonies thus upholding his rationalist ideal until his death.
After his death, his eyes were donated to an eye bank. Following his wishes, he was cremated without any religious ceremonies thus upholding his rationalist ideal until his death.
==Books by Pavanan==
==Books by Pavanan==
Pavanan wrote more than 40 books in [[Malayalam]] and [[English language]]s. Some of the titles are:
Pavanan wrote more than 40 books in [[Malayalam]] and [[English language]]s. Some of the titles are:
===In Malayalam===
===In Malayalam===
#''Keralam Engane Jeevikkunnu'' (1967)
#''Keralam Engane Jeevikkunnu'' (1967)
#''Parichayam'' (1968)
#''Parichayam'' (1968)
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#''Matham, Marxism, Mathetharatwam''
#''Matham, Marxism, Mathetharatwam''
#''Peristroicayum Socialisavum (1992)''
#''Peristroicayum Socialisavum (1992)''
===In English===
===In English===
#A journey through Moscow and Georgia
#A journey through Moscow and Georgia
#What happened in China
#What happened in China
#Buddhist influence in Malayalam Literature
#Buddhist influence in Malayalam Literature
==References==
==References==
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# ''[[Deshabhimani]]'' Daily dated 23 June 206.
# ''[[Deshabhimani]]'' Daily dated 23 June 206.
# ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' Daily, dated 23 June 2006.
# ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' Daily, dated 23 June 2006.
# ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' Daily, dated 23 June 2006.
# ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' Daily, dated 23 June 2006.
==External links==
==External links==
**[http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnews&id=12350  Journalist and author Pavanan passes away]: Obituary at www.newkerala.com
**[http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnews&id=12350  Journalist and author Pavanan passes away]: Obituary at www.newkerala.com
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20060621100008/http://www.deshabhimani.com/news/k3.htm  Obituary in Deshabhimani Malayalam Daily] This link does not work
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20060621100008/http://www.deshabhimani.com/news/k3.htm  Obituary in Deshabhimani Malayalam Daily] This link does not work
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Pavanan
പവനൻ
File:Pavanan.jpg
Born
Puthan Veetil Narayanan Nair

(1925-10-26)October 26, 1925
Thalassery, Kerala, India
DiedJune 22, 2006(2006-06-22) (aged 80)
OccupationAtheist, journalist, politician, author, activist
Spouse(s)Parvathi Pavanan

Puthan Veetil Narayanan Nair, fondly called and popularly known by his pen name Pavanan (പവനൻ) who was born on 26 October 1925 and died on 22 June 2006, was a well-known rationalist, literary critic and left wing political activist from Kerala, India.[1] He was also a well-accomplished author and journalist, who had won the Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award in 1965 and the Soviet Land Nehru Award in 1979. He was the secretary of the Kerala Sahithya Academy (1977-84) and the General Secretary of the Kerala Union of Working Journalists, and a member of Kerala Kalamandalam and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy.[2] Pavanan was the editor of Malayalam Encyclopedia. He had authored more than a dozen books. Pavanan Foundation Award was constituted by Pavanan Foundation to recognize and honour literary works. In 2011 M. K. Sanu, Malayalam critic and writer had received this award.[3]

Early days and family[edit | edit source]

Pavanan was born on 26 October 1925 at Vayalalam, Thalassery, Kerala, India. His father was Kuttamath Kunniyur Kunhisankara Kurup and mother, Puthan Veetil Devaki Amma. He had his education at Raja's High School, Nileshwaram, Kasaragod and at Brennen College High School, Thalassery.

Pavanan married Parvathy in 1954 in Ottappalam (Palakkad District, Kerala). They have three children: CP Rajendran (geoscientist), CP Surendran (poet; author) and CP Sree Rekha (writer in Malayalam)

Career[edit | edit source]

During 1944–46, Pavanan served in the Indian Army of British India. Later, after leaving the army, he worked as an Inspector in Co-operative Department in north Kerala.

Since 1949, Pavanan took up journalism as his career along with his left-wing political activism. He first stint as a journalist was as an editorial board member of the Malayalam journal, Jayakeralam, published from Chennai then known as Madras. During 1952–53 he worked as a sub-editor of Pourashakthi before becoming a staff-reporter with Deshabhimani, the Malayalam organ of the undivided Communist Party of India. During 1965–67, he worked as the editor of Navayugam and as correspondent of India Press Agency. He was a style editor with Soviet Information Office, Chennai during 1970–75 and General Editor with Manorajyam group of publications during 1984–86. He then, during 1988–94, worked as Director-in-Charge of Vishwa Vijnana Kosham, an Encyclopedia published by the Government of Kerala. Pavanan was Assistant Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy between 1975–78 and its Member Secretary during 1978–84.


A rationalist[edit | edit source]

As a rationalist, Pavanan was the founder-Chief-editor of Yukthirekha, the organ of Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham, a well-known rationalist group in Kerala. He was the organization's president for a long time before he was afflicted with Alzheimer's disease from which he had been suffering for the last 4–5 years of his life.[1]

Awards and honours[edit | edit source]

Pavanan was awarded the Sovietland-Nehru Award (twice), Kerala Sahitya Akademy Award, G. Sankara Kurup Award, Puthezhan Memorial Award, Vailoppally Memorial Award, M.C. Joseph award as well as V.T. Bhattathrippad Memorial Award for his contribution in the fields of journalism and literature. He received Emeritus Fellowship (1989–93) from the Human Resource Department, Government of India.

Death[edit | edit source]

Pavanan died on 22 June 2006 at Trissur at 7:15 am, after a prolonged illness.[1]

After his death, his eyes were donated to an eye bank. Following his wishes, he was cremated without any religious ceremonies thus upholding his rationalist ideal until his death.

Books by Pavanan[edit | edit source]

Pavanan wrote more than 40 books in Malayalam and English languages. Some of the titles are:

In Malayalam[edit | edit source]

  1. Keralam Engane Jeevikkunnu (1967)
  2. Parichayam (1968)
  3. Soviet Unionanil Krushchevinu Sesham (1965)
  4. Mahakavi Kuttamath (1980)
  5. Pavanante Thiranjedutha Prabhandangal (1988)
  6. Adyakala Smaranakal (1990)
  7. Sahitya Nirupanam
  8. Yathra Vivaranam
  9. Thathva Chintha
  10. Yukthivadam
  11. Jeevacharithra Smaranakal
  12. Yukthi Darsanam (editor) (Published by Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham)
  13. Brahmananda Shivayogi (Biography)
  14. Matham, Marxism, Mathetharatwam
  15. Peristroicayum Socialisavum (1992)

In English[edit | edit source]

  1. A journey through Moscow and Georgia
  2. What happened in China
  3. Buddhist influence in Malayalam Literature

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Writer-journalist Pavanan dead", The Hindu, 23 June 2006, archived from the original on 24 January 2010, retrieved 17 August 2009
  2. ↑ https://www.oneindia.com/2006/06/22/renowned-writer-pavanan-dead-1150959923.html
  3. ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/pavanan-award-for-malayalam-critic-sanu/articleshow/14214211.cms
  1. Deshabhimani Daily dated 23 June 206.
  2. Mathrubhumi Daily, dated 23 June 2006.
  3. Malayala Manorama Daily, dated 23 June 2006.

External links[edit | edit source]

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