MP Veerendra Kumar - The legendary writer, philosopher and journalist


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The travelogue 'Hymavathabhoovil' penned by him is the only Malayalam travelogue to achieve Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award.

With the demise of M P Veerendra Kumar, an era in the political, journalistic, social and cultural sector also has come to an end. He penned many books covering various subjects including politics, economics, environment, philosophy, literature and travelogue. The long articles on different themes attracted the readers with the beauty of language and content. He had a special expertise to present philosophical subjects with a creative element in it.

Veerendra Kumar was one of the best orators in Kerala. His speeches on literature, politics and epics are recorded in the history of Kerala as they reflected deep knowledge. The travelogue 'Hymavathabhoovil' penned by him is the only Malayalam travelogue to achieve Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award. The book has already been in its 56th edition and has bagged over 30 awards so far. 'Amazonum Kure Vyakulathakalum' written by Veerendra Kumar is the first travelogue to receive Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. In 2012, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi honoured him with a distinguished membership.

Hymavathabhoovil, Athmavilekkoru Theerthayathra, Vivekanandan-Sanyasiyum Manushyanum, Adhiniveshathinte Adiyozhukkukal, Amazonum Kure Vyakulathakalum, Budhante Chiri, Changampuzha: Vidhiyude Vettamrigam, Danube Sakshi, Gattum Kanacharadukalum, Irul Parakkunna Kalam, Lokavyapara Samghadanayum Oorakkudukkukalum, Prathibhayude Verukal Thedi, Ramante Dukham, Roshathinte Vithukal, Samanwayathinte Vasantham, Smrithi Chithrangal, Thirinju Nokkumbol, Vichinthanangal Smaranakal and many other books were penned by Veerendra Kumar marking his literary skills.