Thrissur: Noted writer, researcher of folk art and professor Dr CR Rajagopalan (64) passed away on Monday morning. He tested positive for Covid 19 when he was admitted to the hospital. 

Rajagopalan was the General Editor of ‘Nattarivukal’, a series of 20 books published by DC Books and the Editor of ‘Krishnageethi’. His contributions to the folklore were immense with the music albums, books and documentaries highlighting folk culture. 

Dr Rajagopalan had served as professor at Sree Kerala Varma College in Thrissur and Kerala University.