BalamaniAmma, grandmother of Malayalam literature
Context:
Google Doodle celebrated the 113th birthday of famous Indian poet BalamaniAmma, known as the grandmother of Malayalam literature.
About BalamaniAmma:
- BalamaniAmma, the grandmother of Malayalam literature, was born on 19 July 1909 in Thrissur district.
- She continues to be known as the ‘amma’ (mother) and ‘muthassi’ (grandmother), of Malayalam poetry.
- BalamaniAmmanever received any formal education.
- She was taught at home by her uncle Nalappat Narayana Menon, who was also a famous Malayali poet.
- BalamaniAmma was also the mother of Kamala Das.
- Kamala Das was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1984.
- She passed away in 2004 and was cremated with full state honours.
You must be logged in to get greater insights. click here to login
Courses
Study Notes
Home
Resources
More