Poet Vishnunarayanan Namboodiri has been chosen for this year's Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary recognition instituted by the state government.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 150,000, citation and a
plaque.
Namboodiri is a recipient of Vayalar Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Odakkuzhal Award, Changampuzha Award, Ulloor Prize, Aasan Prize, C V Kunhiraman Literary Prize and Padma Shri.
Namboodiri is a recipient of Vayalar Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Odakkuzhal Award, Changampuzha Award, Ulloor Prize, Aasan Prize, C V Kunhiraman Literary Prize and Padma Shri.