Vayalar Award for R. Rajasree’s Athreyakam
Writer R. Rajasree has been awarded the 50th Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award for her novel 'Athreyakam'. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Why it matters
This award is a significant recognition in Malayalam literature, highlighting the cultural importance of regional literary achievements.
Writer R. Rajasree has been chosen as the winner of the 50th Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award for her novel Athreyakam . The award, instituted by the Vayalar Ramavarma Trust, carries a cash prize of ₹1 lakh and a sculpture designed by Kanayi Kunhiraman. A judging committee consisting of writers O.V. Usha, Subhash Chandran and literary critic V. Vijayakumar chose Ms. Rajasree for the award which was announced at a press conference here on Sunday.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will present the award at a function to be held at the Nishagandhi auditorium on October 27 at 5.30 p.m.
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